Ready to be done!

Hello! I'm new to this and I thought I saw a thread regarding this topic and now I can't find it again

I am feeling a bit sorry for myself and was wondering if I could get a little bit of advice/encouragement from others that have been through this already! I went to the Dr. today and she scheduled my c-section for March 17th --- which would put me at 38 weeks 6 days!!! My whole pregnancy has gone extremely well and the babies are doing great! I of course want them to be as healthy as possible, but I am already over this pregnancy at 33 weeks...how in the world will I make it to 39???

I know anything can happen between now and then, it was just a very big let down to think she'll let me go that long if the babies don't come on their own.

Any advice??? My husband (although he is WONDERFUL) just doesn't get it...I need some mom-to-mom advice.

Thanks!!!

 

:hug:'s Momma. It is hard and you can do it. :hug: Don't look at it as a big let down that she's making you wait that long, look at it that things are going so well that she thinks you can totally hold out for that long. I had my c/s scheduled for 39 weeks and never thought I could make it. I was tired, couldn't breathe, sleep, walk, lay down, I was peeing every three minutes... but now it feels like it never happened. This will pass and soon you'll be holding those little darlings and it will all be so worth it and much, much more. :hug: What you are feeling is completely normal. You are carrying TWO babies, that have taken over your body, but you are doing a magnificent job and they'll thank you for this one day. :hug: We're here when ever you need.

Welcome to Twinstuff!! :Clap:

 

im only 26 weeks and totally know how you feel There are days where im like how am i going to make it any longer. Just hang in there, everyday that they are in there is better for you and them!!! Sorry you feel down. Hope everything else goes smooth for you.

 

Be grateful, I mean, I know you are, but the longer the better, believe you me! I had a very easy twin pregnancy, especially up to 35 weeks (then it started to be a little hard, I had one severely swollen leg due to the weight, they were very big), but it's worth it.

My doctor will not induce (or schedule c/s) before 38 weeks without medical reasons. There are big differences between 36 and 38 weeks, or even earlier: http://www.ispub.com/ostia/index.php?xmlFi...vol5n2/twin.xml.

I know it's hard, it's heavy, it's annoying but you forget very quickly. Just take it easy, keep going, take it day by day, the longer the better. It's worth it!

I am still proud of myself ... carried them 38 weeks +, close to 8lbs a piece and I didn't complain much ... I mean I had friends carrying singletons already whining at 30 weeks that they wanted them out because they were so big, blah, blah ... and then delivered a 6lbs baby. I know everybody's different, and it's OK to whine and vent sometimes, we all need that, but in the end, you do what you have to (and can) do.

You can do it, good luck and keep smiling

 

I completely understand your pain. I am 32.5 and I just got my 1st hemroids - OMG I have never hurt so bad. I too try to think how each day is better for the babies and sometimes selfishly wish they would find a reason to take them early. When I get to that point I watch the tv show special delievery where all the babies are born early due to issues and many have health prob and are in the nicu. It puts it back into perspective for me. Its hard and I am sorry for your pain and suffering. I am really looking forward to meeting these little ones. Best wishes and ((hugs)) your way!!!

 

I am only 26 weeks but I am totally feeling it, so I can't imagine how you must be feeling.
My hats off to anyone who gets over 35 weeks!

 

I am one week behind you and have been on strict bed rest for 2-1/2 weeks now. The evening I got home from the hospital, I got a cold and had a really hard time taking nice deep breaths and I had the realization that my babies would probably struggle much harder to breathe than me being that they were premature and that did it for me. I want to keep them in there as long as possible. I will handle the shortness of breath for them until they are good and ready. : )

 

I delivered at 33 weeks and wish I could have gone longer. Of course at the time, I was SOO done with being pregnant. My boys spent a month in the NICU mainly as feeder/growers. I've been told that every day you keep them in is 3 less days of NICU time. Keep taking it day by day and you'll make it through. Lots of hugs!

 

I know the feeling of being tired, i think we all do, the most important thing here is our babies though!! Let's just do it for them :bump:

 

I know that a twin pregnancy is a lot of work and that 40 weeks feels endless, but try not to rush. Every extra week is a better chance at healthy babies. My boys were born by induction at 37.5 weeks and, looking back, I probably should have let them cook another week! Full-term babies have an easier time with nursing, body temperature, digestion - everything. Sounds like you're doing a great job. Maybe you should plan a few things for yourself in the coming weeks that WON'T be possible after the babies are born, that way you'll be making great use of your time and it might makes the day pass more quickly.

 

I know how you must be feeling. I was ready to have them out around 33-34 wks as well. After the 34th week I started to retain water and it just got more and more uncomfortable. By the 37th week I found myself almost in tears by the end of the day because my knees felt like they were gonna give. Every week at my doc's appointments after the 34th she'd tell me "you'll be taking your girls home with you by the end of the week." I ended up delivering [induced] at 38 wks and 2 days.

It was so hard on me and my body near the end, but when they were born and I saw how healthy they were, it made everything I went through seem SO WORTH IT!! Just keep telling yourself - it's best for the babies! I hear so many NICU stories and babies being born with problems and my heart goes out to them.

Hang in there mama. You can do it!!

 

I am right there with you, and just posted about this not too long ago! :hug:

I am 34 wks today and it was around the 32/33 wk mark I felt DONE! Just done with being pregnant completely!

Realistically I know these babies need to cook until at least 36 wks....doesn't make it any easier tho!

So hang in there, we can hang together! My c/s is scheduled for march 3rd, 37 wks 5 days, and I am counting down the days! :hug:

 

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My doctor will not induce (or schedule c/s) before 38 weeks without medical reasons. There are big differences between 36 and 38 weeks, or even earlier: http://www.ispub.com/ostia/index.php?xmlFi...vol5n2/twin.xml.

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Well now I"m worrying because the ob said he would be shocked if I went past 36 weeks and that he would schedule a c-sec for 37 weeks if baby a didn't flip to head down. What kinds of questions should I bring with me Monday? I mean, does he think I'm just out of room, or is he concerned with their growth now, or what? He told me their growth was great and to expect some action around Feb 25 (due date was Mar 25)

 

I am SOOOOOOOOO ready to be done too!! I am 34.3 weeks today and my C section is scheduled for 3/6/09 and I will be 38.4 weeks when the babies come. I honestly don't know how I will make it another 4 weeks. Although, now that I say that, wow, holy cow, 4 weeks will be here in no time at all!

 

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Well now I"m worrying because the ob said he would be shocked if I went past 36 weeks and that he would schedule a c-sec for 37 weeks if baby a didn't flip to head down. What kinds of questions should I bring with me Monday? I mean, does he think I'm just out of room, or is he concerned with their growth now, or what? He told me their growth was great and to expect some action around Feb 25 (due date was Mar 25)


If baby A is breach or transverse a C section is typically recommended. Some doctors will even recommend a C section if baby A is down but baby B is breach. Personally, my baby A was head down and baby B was breach so we did a vaginal delivery. Baby B flipped at the last minute, so we avoided a breach birth (this is not uncommon, actually). Many doctors say 37 weeks is "term" for twins and will induce after that time. My boys were induced at 37.5 weeks. They were 6 lbs 2 oz. and 6 lbs 9 oz. We struggled with breast feeding but I don't know if that has anything to do with them coming a couple of weeks "early". An ultra sound can check to see whether the placenta is beginning to calcify and/or deteriorate and should also show any growth restriction problems. My boys didn't share a placenta so I think things were less problematic.