Baby B too little

Baristabritt522

Hello,
I'm 34 weeks and have nonidentical twin girls. Baby A is measuring 4.6 lbs and Baby B is measuring 3.7 lbs. My perinatologist is concerned about Baby B now that she didnt gain as much weight compared to 3 weeks ago as her sister, and her belly size was only at the 9th percentile.

I don't know how much to worry knowing the measurements can be off, but what can I do to help Baby B gain weight? They checked the function of the placenta, which looked good, and Baby A gained enough, so I don't know what to do. Really don't want a long NICU stay....

KatieGummow

Nothing you can do. My boys were always a pound apart and born two lbs different. It's just a waiting game unfortunately. When's your next appt?

rachelkongsore@hotmail.com

All you can do is keep watching them, rest and eat and drink enough. I know it's hard. My baby a was born 23oz smaller than baby b. I understand about not wanting extended nicu stays as well. As long as they mature properly their stay should be short even if b is small. My baby a was small but perfectly healthy. Size doesn't mean he/she won't be perfectly strong and healthy.

Baristabritt522

I have 2 non stress tests and a Doppler next week for blood in cord, then another ultrasound to measure the following week.

KatieGummow

Keep us posted, please? T&Ps for you.

LittleLady77

My measurements were way off for my smaller twin. I hope it's the same for you! All you can do now us eat enough and rest enough. Good luck.