Devastated Sarah Owen was seen cuddling surviving tot Ethan in the street after discovering Noah and Charlie had stopped breathing in the night.The 29-year-old has paid tribute to the tragic babies, saying: "We are devastated at the loss of our two beautiful babies, who, along with their brother Ethan, lit up our world.
"Noah and Charlie were my life, heart and soul.
"They were the happiest babies, they always had a smile for everyone and made everyone smile back.
"I would give anything to hold my beautiful boys, to see them smile, hear them laugh or even hear them cry.
"I am completely lost and heartbroken without them it feels like I've lost my limbs."
Police are now investigating the tragedy and have ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning as they try to establish a cause of death.Tests are being carried out to discover if the babies died from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Sarah had screamed after finding Noah and Charlie dead in their bed on Saturday morning in Bridgend, South Wales.
"I am proud everyday to call all of them my sons and feel privileged to have been able to love and hold them.
"I love you - my beautiful baby boys - I always have and always will. You will never be forgotten."The single mum had been receiving help from her family to look after the triplets after giving birth five months ago.
Her relatives said: "Words cannot describe how empty we feel at this awful time.
"We would like to thank everybody for their kind words and for their offers of support which have meant so much to us."
South Wales Police are expected to make a further statement on the cause of the babies' deaths next week.
An inquest is also due to be opened by Bridgend Coroner Andrew Barkley.
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