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Questions for mo/di moms

How far along were you when you delivered?

Did you go in labor on your own?

Did you have complications during pregnancy? Bed rest?

How big were your babies?

Did they need NICU time?

How long did you work?

Any information you want to volunteer?

TIA I'm 15 weeks with mo/di twins and I'm so nervous.

Re: Questions for mo/di moms

  • 1. Don't panic
    2. Every pregnancy is different, so people's answers may not be an accuate indication of what to expect yourself.

    To answer your questions:

    37 weeks 1 day, I went into labor on my own, and didn't make it to my scheduled c-section date.

    I did not have complications during my pregnancy, I was very lucky. The only thing I had was extreme morning sickness from week 6-16. No bed rest.

    Our girls were 6lb 2oz and 5lb 4oz. They thankfully did not need any NICU time.

    I have an office job, and I worked until I went into labor (literally happened at work - but these were my first kiddos so I had no idea I was in labor until the next day)

    Just try to relax and eat some protein. :)
  • Thanks. I'm trying not to panic but I do want to be prepared.

    Why did you have a scheduled c-section? Also my doctor said I can't go passed 37 weeks with mo/di twins. I will do as she says but I'm worried because my DD was 41 weeks and only 5lbs 6oz.
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  • I have no answers but I'm also 15 weeks with mo/di so we are in this together!!
  • Im 25 weeks 2 days with my girls. I had a great pregnancy until 22 weeks they noticed my cervix was shortening and its been getting shorter ever since. Ive been on bedrest since 22 weeks and I came to the hospital last night with contractions. Im waiting on my mfm to see where we go from here...hoping these babies stay in a while longer! Every pregnancy is different you cant predict anything. I agree with the protein I drink an ensure once a day.
  • I had an elective c-section. It was what I was most comfortable with. It was scheduled to be at 38 weeks 4 days since my husband was out of the country, but I didn't make it until then. Every OB is different, mine was going to let me wait until then. Had my husband been back sooner, we would have tried to have it around 38 weeks.

    I choked down as many ensures as I could stomach to help with the birth weights. There's no way for me to know if it helped, but my girls were Ok weights at birth.
  • I had mo/tri, so a little different...

    - I delivered at 33w2d, due to pre-e.
    - Never went into labor
    - Not really. Just the pre-e, started at 32w and was hospitalized at that point.
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    - 13, 11, 13 days
    - FT until 28 weeks, PT until 32

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  • How far along were you when you delivered? 34 weeks 5 days

    Did you go in labor on your own? I had been having irregular contractions since 33 weeks. When I went to my appointment at 34 weeks 5 days my doctor wanted to monitor me to see how frequent my contractions were. Turns out, I was having contractions every 5 minutes so he decided it was time to go ahead and deliver them. When I got to the hospital later that afternoon to have a c-section, I was having contractions every 3 minutes.

    Did you have complications during pregnancy? No

    Bed rest? No. 

    How big were your babies? 5lbs 13 ounces and 5lbs 11 ounces

    Did they need NICU time? Yes, 12 days. After a few days they were moved to the progressive care portion of the NICU as feeders and growers. 

    How long did you work? N/A

  • I'm 31.4 with mo/dis.

    No bed rest for me so far. I have had some complications, baby B was IUGR. Still a lot of growth discordance but things are currently looking pretty good. I also developed GD even though I do not at all fit the profile. The plan is to deliver me anywhere from 34-36 weeks depending on how things look at my growth scan next week.

    I plan to stop working at 33 weeks, currently having severe pelvic pain.

    My advice is to try and enjoy every good day you have, there will be some hard days. Also, as everyone says, try to get LOTS of protein. I believe it helps with growth and I have felt like it is one of the few things I can control. Good luck!
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  • I am 34+4 days with mo/di. Stopped working at 34 weeks which was a good idea as I need time to relax although could have maybe pushed myself further but wasnt advised. All good so far with pregnancy except iron levels borderline. Scheduled for c section just before 37 weeks as they suggested its risky going further due to the shared placenta. Took steroid injections this week to ensure lungs are good. Just over two more weeks to go!!
  • PiperS said:
    How far along were you when you delivered?  I was 35w6d.  My scheduled c-section was for 37w3d.
     
     Did you go in labor on your own?  Nope, but I think I was starting to, I was getting more contractions.  Probably would have in the next few days if I didn't have pre-eclampsia dictating the early delivery.
     
    Did you have complications during pregnancy? Bed rest? Yep, I had TTTS which was corrected via fetal laser surgery (20w).  Then I was put on bedrest for having a whole bunch of contractions about a month after my surgery (26w ish?).
     
    How big were your babies?  Baby A was 5lb 1oz, 18.25", Baby B was 4lb 14oz, 18.5"
     
    Did they need NICU time? Yep, they were in from Friday to Friday, so a week, mostly as feeders and growers.  They did need some oxygen initially, but were off it about 12-18 hours later.
     
    How long did you work? Until 26 weeks or so
     
    Any information you want to volunteer?  Try not to be nervous and just take it one step at a time.  A twin pregnancy is tough on your body, but you can get through it.  Just because your first was small, doesn't mean your twins will be even smaller.  Every baby is different.  You will be monitored much more closely.  Make sure you are also being seen by an MFM in addition to your OB (or just the MFM if you have one that delivers too).
     
    TIA I'm 15 weeks with mo/di twins and I'm so nervous.

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  • Mrs. AliceMrs. Alice member
    edited August 2013
    How far along were you when you delivered?
    28w4d

    Did you go in labor on your own?
    c-section, never labored

    Did you have complications during pregnancy? Bed rest?
    TTTS accompanied with discordant growth/growth restriction of donor who had poor blood flow.  I was on modified bed rest and hospitalized for monitoring starting at 24 weeks.

    How big were your babies?
    Little one was bigger than they predicted at 2lbs, 13 in and the other was 2lbs 7oz 14.25 in

    Did they need NICU time?
    10 weeks

    How long did you work?
    Stopped working at 22 weeks.

    I would be educated of the risks, see an MFM, rest as much as you can, eat a really good high protein diet, and most ENJOY your pregnancy.  It's kind of impossible to prepare when outcomes can be sooo different.  So I'd suggest try not to worry too much until you are given something to worry about (easier said than done sometimes, I know!).
  • I'm 23 w 5 days w mono/di boys. First pregnancy, and appreciate the post, along w all the answers!! We recently were diagnosed w TTTS, and have been very anxious to see hats to come, so far no bed rest, and am seeing specialist every week. Thanks ladies for sharing your experiences!
  • CNYBride05CNYBride05 member
    edited August 2013
    How far along were you when you delivered?  36/5
    Did you go in labor on your own?  No, I was induced at 36/4
    Did you have complications during pregnancy?  Yes, short cervix and PTL 
    Bed rest?  Yes, from 21-35 weeks, hospital bed rest from 24-32 weeks 
    How big were your babies?  5,8 and 5,5 
    Did they need NICU time?  1 hr each because I spiked a temp during labor so they had to go to the NICU for evaluation and get IVs started 
    How long did you work?  I worked until 21/3, went on bed rest at 21/4 
    Any information you want to volunteer?  Every pregnancy is different. Twins are an adventure, but try to enjoy the ride.  Take lots of pix of your growing belly.  Deep breaths and take things a day at a time. Congrats!

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    BFP 12/02/12, u/s @ 6w,5d showed 2 HBs! Identical twins!!
    Bed rest from 21w-35w due to short cervix, hospital bed rest from 23w-32w due to PTL
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  • My mono/di girls were induced at 37 weeks per my MFM
    They both weighed 6 lbs 12 ozs
    I worked until delivery but had an office job and worked from home 3 days a week starting at 28 weeks. I did go into the office the week they were born.
    No NICU time, no real complications but the normal discomfort...the end is rough

    I would also say take care of yourself, be aware of what can happen but try to enjoy and take it one day at a time.  
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  • 1. 34w5d

    2. Yes, PTL 25 weeks, then when I delivered

    3. Yes, shortening cervix/funneling resulted in modified bedredt from 18 weeks on, PTL, contractions, cervix etc reaulted in hospital and strict at home bed rest for almost 10 weeks

    4. 4lbs,14oz and 5lbs,7oz

    5. Yes, 8 days and 12 days

    6. Until 25 weeks when I went into ptl. After that I had short term disability.

    7. Try to stay as calm as possible, don't borrow worry, deal with things as they come and take good care of yourself.
  • How far along were you when you delivered?
    37wks. That was as far as my practice would allow with mo-di twins.

    Did you go in labor on your own?
    No. I had a scheduled c/s due to both babies spending all of 3rd trimester in full transverse.

    Did you have complications during pregnancy? Bed rest?
    Yes. PTL, diet-controlled GD, slight growth discordance, and high fluid for Baby B landed me on MBR for the last three months of my pregnancy.

    How big were your babies?
    6lbs and 6lbs 9oz. Both were 19 inches long.


    Did they need NICU time?
    No

    How long did you work?
    Till I was put on MBR (around 24wks) though I was permitted to work from home via email and phone a few hours a day so long as I didn't end up with contractions.

    Any information you want to volunteer?
    Dr. Google is more likely to add stress to your mind than to calm it. Resist the urge! :)

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  • PiperS said:
    How far along were you when you delivered? 35 weeks 4 days

    Did you go in labor on your own? No; my babies had a growth discordance, which was "on the border" of 20% for most of my pregnancy. By 35 weeks it had increased to 24% so they decided to take them that day. I knew in advance that this was a possibility, though, of course, it was still a shock when it happened lol

    Did you have complications during pregnancy? Bed rest? There was the aforementioned growth discordance and TTTS monitoring as a result. I had an irritable uterus and awful BH from about 18 weeks on. By 30 weeks I was on modified bedrest b/c my cervix was effacing.

    How big were your babies? 6 lbs 8 oz and 5 lbs 3 oz (the growth u/s that day measured them both at a pound smaller than they were!)

    Did they need NICU time? 4 days just for preventative antibiotics and then 2 extra days in the regular nursery to get their weights stable

    How long did you work? Just until 24 weeks. I was having a really hard time being on my feet in an 80-degree classroom and getting BH like crazy. I wanted to hang in there longer, but the contractions all day were getting pretty hard to deal with.

    I understand how you feel! When I found out mine were mono/dis it was like all the excitement for twins just turned to nerves (and it was around the same time as you....and about a year ago exactly, now that ya mention it....) This board is an excellent place for support! Also make sure to ask your doctor about any questions or concerns you have and make sure you're being seen by an MFM. Good luck!! Mono/dis are nerve-wracking, but there's plenty that can go right as well :)
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  • How far along were you when you delivered? 36w0d

    Did you go in labor on your own? No; I had pre-eclamsia and my test results came back at increasing levels that morning, we got induced but since baby A wasn't tolerating labor we hd a C section that night.

    Did you have complications during pregnancy? Bed rest? All was well with me until 33weeks, at this point my blood pressure started rising and it was reccomended I rested at home more, I was still working at this point. At 34 weeks, my blood pressure really spiked and I had some protein in my urine, after a brief hospital stay I was granted at-home bedrest. I took it very easy for the following two weeks, leaving the house for Dr. appointments. I believe it was the dedication to the bedrest that bought me those two weeks, my doctor was expecting me to last 'maybe' 1 week. Since 36weeks was my original goal, I was very happy :)

    How big were your babies? 4lbs 12oz and 4lbs 9oz

    Did they need NICU time? My smaller baby was in the NICU for 2 nights for low blood sugar at birth, but other than an IV had no inteventions.

    How long did you work? I worked until 32 weeks full time in office, and then another 1.5 at home. After the hospitalization I briefly wrapped up a few emails and took the last two weeks when on bedrest completely off. (Short term disability covered this as medical leave, not maternity).

    You'll do fine, just take it as easy as you can and take care of yourself. I wish I was able to take more time off to rest at home before the birth, even the week I had working from home was one of my most stress free enjoyable weeks of pregnancy. The long commute and stressed in the workplace were adding alot.
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  • Thank you so much for all of your replies. I'm surprised to see so many of you suffered with TTTS my MFM told me that only happens 10% if the time. Of course that is what I'm the most worried about. Luckily I see either either my MFM or OB once a week so they are monitored often. GL with your babies :)
    • 34 weeks 1 day
    • Yes, went in for my weekly appointment and I was in labor/2cm
    • None, very uneventful pregnancy
    • Almost 5lbs each
    • 2 weeks growing and feeding
    • I worked right up until my last appointment before delivery

    I know it's hard, but just try and stay as calm as possible.  If you have questions or concerns def ask your doctor but try not to read to much online.  Most of all take care of yourself and listen to your body.

    Good luck! :)



  • How far along were you when you delivered? 36 weeks, 5 days

    Did you go in labor on your own? yes, water broke in bathroom at work ;)

    Did you have complications during pregnancy? gestational diabetes

    How big were your babies? 5 lbs. even and 5 lbs. 5 oz.

    Did they need NICU time? only one, for 4 hours.

    How long did you work? up until the end, but I worked 3 days at home and have an office job

    Any information you want to volunteer? Rest as much as you can! Enlist lots of help. tell people to make you meals for after the babies arrive. I was nervous the whole pregnancy, so I understand. Just focus on what you can control and try not to worry about the rest. It goes by quickly! best of luck ;)

    TIA I'm 15 weeks with mo/di twins and I'm so nervous. 
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