Just had my 34 wk appointment...

Hello!

I just had my 34 week appointment and well I have dilated already to 2 cm and 50% effaced, I knew it as I feel that my contractions are stronger now... So if next week I'm 3 cm they will schedule an induction for around the 29th otherwise my induction date is December 6th.

Baby is engaged and vertex and apparently 3lbs 13 oz (so tiny still) but baby B is all over the place from breech to transverse and about 4 lbs... I really am hoping for baby B to settle head down like he was 2 weeks ago, praying, praying...

Everything looks good otherwise, babies'hearts and breathing, no TTTS so far but I'm just so afraid of their little weight... I really hope that they will wait another 3 weeks before show time...

Was anyone dilated to 2 for a while?

Thanks!

 

With weights being up to a lb off they could be okay weights. My girls were born at 34 wks and jessy only weighted 2lbs 13oz and jazz weighted 4lbs 9oz. Jessy had iugr. Hopefully the weights are off a bit and they will grow quickly in the next 2 weeks.

 

I was 2 cm dialted and 60% effaced at 24 weeks. The boys were born at 37 weeks. Their weights could be off by a lb, so the may be bigger then what the u/s says.

 

I was 3cm dilated for 3 weeks and ended up having to be induced in the end!!! LMAO!! So it's definitely possible!

Good luck and keep us posted!!

 

I was 4 cm at 36 weeks and my water didn't break for almost 2 weeks after that- with no limitation on activities. I'm hoping your u/s measurements are off, too & they gain the 1/2 lb a week.

 

I have been 2cm and 70-80% since 31 weeks was in the hospital twice for shortening and early dilation and have still made it this far! You can do it!

 

Thank you everyone for your encouragements and for sharing your personal experience!! I'm also hoping that they are bigger than what the U/s showed but I have small babies to start with... but we never know, I'm staying off my feet as much as I can so I can give them a chance to grow for another 3 weeks, so hopefully my cervix won't change...

I'll keep you posted

 

I was also 2cm dialated and 80% effaced starting at 31-32 weeks and stayed that way until week 35 were they had take them out via c-section because my pre-e was getting really bad. They were 4lbs 15oz and 4lbs 14oz. They had APGARS of 8 and 9 but had a hard time regulating their body temperatures and their neck muscles weren't strong enough for a car seat because the test they perform both boys had a drop in O2 levels. Alex stayed in PICU for 7 days and River came home after 10.


GOOD LUCK MOMMA!!

 

You're way ahead of me in # of weeks - I'm only at 24 weeks, but last week when I was discussing baby weight gain and how to plump them up while inside, a midwife mentioned that I should take the weekend and really focus on consuming as much protein as I could manage. She strongly believes that the protein intake is converted quickly into fuel for the little guys and you can see results fast. Anyway, I rested all weekend and ate mostly protein. In 3 days I gained 1.5" around my waist, no real weight gain to speak of - 0.05 lb. Yesterday I went in for my 24 week check and the physician was quite impressed with the weight gain of the little munchkins. Anyway, the midwife mentioned that the closer to due date, the more protein and fluids I should concentrate on, that they really need a lot to grow. Not sure that will help you, but wanted to mention in case it does help. I will pray for you and your little ones.

 

Thank you very much for sharing this! I've been concentrating on eating proteins as much as I can but I will make sure to do a protein marathon until they come and hopefully they will wait a little longer before coming...

 

Great weight for you little ones! I really am hoping that mine are close to that... I know the U/S is not very accurate at estimating weight, so we'll see... Thank you for sharing your encouraging experience! I need to hear that right now

 

I was 2cm dialated for quite a number of weeks, didn't have the babies until 38 weeks 5 days via c/s from a failed induction. LMAO!

Keep eating lots of protein like everyone has been saying, stay hydrated and just take it easier than you may be doing right now. I'm sure that they will hold off a while longer and plump up for ya!

 

Thank you for your encouragement! I am taking it very easy!!! Off my feet most of the day and it has helped to slow down my contractions. I am packing on protein and hopefully they will be close to 5lbs when we see them

BTW your babies are simply adorable!!!!

 

I was 2 cm+ for a long time-33 weeks until I was induced at 38 weeks. Baby A was at 0 station for about 2 months.