From Perth, Western Australia, Kim and Vaughn Tucci welcomed five healthy children in January: a son named Keith and four daughters named Ali, Penelope, Tiffany, and Beatrix. Despite the sleepless nights, the challenges of raising seven children under the age of five, and the logistical difficulties faced on a daily basis, the couple finds immense joy in their bustling household.
Captured in their first professional photo session, the images showcase a radiant 26-year-old Ms. Tucci cradling her five infants, each wrapped in delicate pastel blankets. While the journey hasn't been without its struggles, the endearing expressions on the babies' faces make it evident that the difficulties are outweighed by the joy they bring.
The Tucci family copes with the demanding schedule of feeding each infant eight times a day and changing 350 diapers weekly. Despite the significant workload, they express being "happier than they have ever been in their lives." The quintuplets, born after a challenging 27-week pregnancy, spent six weeks in intensive care before finally going home.
Ms. Tucci has been candid about the physical toll of her pregnancy, from severe back discomfort to the challenges of consuming the prescribed 6,000 calories per day to nourish her five babies. She documented her journey on her blog, amassing a following of over 123,000 individuals, many of whom are parents sharing their own experiences.
Photographer Erin Elizabeth captured the expectant mother at 24 weeks, documenting the remarkable journey. The images gained popularity on Ms. Tucci's website and Ms. Elizabeth's social media.
To support the Tucci family in their travels, a Go Fund Me page has been established to assist in the purchase of a nine-seater vehicle.
