Part 3: Due July, August, September 2018

[Babybeaublue]

Exactly bunnygirl even my best friend used to say 'youre not going to have any more though are you?' I just say well, as long as I don't ask you to look after them you don't need to worry :/

[Ellirosanne]

Thank you for your concern ladies. Well, I my cervix was 3.6 cm long which is good, and closed, thank goodness. But I'm still getting the contractions consistently about 2-3 an hour. I would chalk them off to Braxton hicks, but I just never had painful Braxton hicks with my others. And the cramping in between is pretty much constant. I'll be nervous until I'm further along I think, because it's so hard to just ignore them when they come, because theyre way uncomfortable. I guess it's just maybe because my uterus is more stretched, I'm theorizing. I feel like such a whiner, and I'm totally afraid of crying wolf, or being whiny. I don't know how long do I continue to ignore this for knowing that yesterday when I went in all was well.

[Babybeaublue]

Ellirosanne how many weeks are you?
Don't ever worry about crying wolf- imagine if you did nothing and something went wrong? I think that's a lot worse than getting checked out even when everything is fine. Even if it's just to put your mind at ease, it means you won't be stressing out and stress isn't good for the babies, so that's a good enough reason to speak to someone!

[Ellirosanne]

Babybeaublue, true, good points. I’ve alwats struggled with the whole pride and I don’t need any help issue, lol. I’ll be 23 weeks Friday. Just a little more than a week and we can cross into the viable period. I’ll be so nervous and anxious until then. Once we cross that bridge, I’m sure I’ll be anxious for them to reach full maturity. Then after their born, I’m sure I’ll anxiousky worry about getting past the SIDS stage. Then after that, I’ll probably worry about injuries from car crashed and what not lol. For mommies, I don’t think the worrying ever ends

[Babybeaublue]

Spending the night in hospital with dd5. She's fine but they're keeping her in for observation. I may have to cancel my scan, I don't think we will get out in time tomorrow

[Greydore]

Oh no BBB, I’m sorry! I hope your girl feels better soon. Let us know if you make your scan.

Ellirosanne it’s hard to know what to worry about and what not to, especially with twins. It’s great that your cervix was that long and closed, I would feel reassured about that. I know with my last son I had Braxton Hicks SO much. It was crazy. And he was born at 39+6.


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[TwinMom2]

Hi Ladies, I haven't been on here for a while but I have been reading the posts.

@Ellisrosanne, I too have been having weird cramping and my uterus have felt so uncomfortable lately. I have the cramping especially at night. I am 21 weeks with didi twin girls.
I have also struggled with swollen feet, ankles and legs. It really hurts. And the pelvic pains! OMW!!
My cervix was about 2.5 last week when I went for my scan - I don't know what it should be and when to worry - doc didn't mention that it was a bad thing. Do you know when it starts to be an issue?
Also, what is the viability stage? I have never heard of it?

I have to be honest, but carrying twins is not easy! I am waddling like a duck! I feel like a whale and I have started getting stretch marks on my breasts.
My whole body aches!

Good luck to you and I'm glad you went to the doc for a check up. We have to take care of ourselves and our babies. I have an appointment tomorrow for a check up.

[Greydore]

Hi Twinmom!

Viability is the gestation when babies have a chance at survival outside the womb- usually around 24 weeks. As far as cervical length, the shorter the cervix the more likely you are to go into labor. Less than 2 cm gives you I think a 20% chance of going into preterm labor. If your doctor isn’t concerned I wouldn’t worry about it.

So much props to you twin moms, I can’t imagine carrying 2!!


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[Babybeaublue]

Rescheduled my scan not long home have posted in the ultrasound forum for guesses

[Ellirosanne]

Babybeaublue, oh no! I hope your daughter is ok!

TwinMom2, I’ve been told they want it to be 2.5 cm or longer. The viability is the point at which if our babies were born at, they could actually survive with proper care. Yes, carrying twins is not easy, lol. I hope your apt goes well today! Keep us posted!