Making it past 38 weeks?

Genevi2000

I am 38 weeks today and pregnant with twins.  My doctor has no intention of inducing or doing a c-section till I am exactly 40 weeks unless there is a medical reason.  Right now the babies and I are both healthy and I'm showing no significant signs of going into labor.  Did anyone else make it to 38 weeks or past?  How big were your babies?

mrscalkins

I was induced at 38w5d, delivered on 38w6d because the babies weren't gaining anymore and my bp was creeping up.  Our boy was 6lb3.2oz and girl was 5lbs 6 oz. 

ncsubride

CONGRATS that is wonderful!!!!

I made it to 37 weeks but my ob was only letting me go to 38.5 weeks.

cands

I had my girls at 38 weeks 4 days, and they weighed 5lbs 12 oz and 6lbs 6oz.   I'm surprised your doctor wants you to wait until 40 weeks. My OBs said that the best time to deliver twins was between 38 weeks and 39 weeks, because after that point the trade off in additional growth time isn't worth the risk of placenta breakdown.

Fa1ryG0dm0ther

I don't have an answer for you, but BLESS YOU!  You are a hero in my book.  I have 3 weeks to go to REACH 38 weeks and know that's my "end".  Your little ones will be truly ready to enter the world! (My OB is a mother of twins and thinks that 37 weeks is ideal for a twin pregnancy, but she won't induce until 38 weeks unless medically necessary.)

GL!

BelleBaby

I delivered at 38w2d.  Stats on babies are in my siggy.

crazy4u624

I had an induction at 37W6days that failed. I decided to go  home, hoping to start labor on my own, but we ended up deciding on a c-section at 38W3days after our NST that day showed some decels in both babies. As far as labor progression I had absolutely none at that point: no dilation, effacement, change in station and my fluid levels were still good for both babies. My babies were 6lbs7oz and 6lbs10oz.

Congrats on making it to 38weeks! Hope those babies decide to come on their own soon!! GL

kelliwill

cands:

I had my girls at 38 weeks 4 days, and they weighed 5lbs 12 oz and 6lbs 6oz.   I'm surprised your doctor wants you to wait until 40 weeks. My OBs said that the best time to deliver twins was between 38 weeks and 39 weeks, because after that point the trade off in additional growth time isn't worth the risk of placenta breakdown.

 

This.  My Peri won't let me go past 37 weeks but my twins are identical and share a placenta so I guess there are more issues.  GL and hope all goes well!!!

skimberlin

That's great that your doing so well, but my doctor said that they would not let me go beyond 38 weeks. I think if I wasn't scheduled for a c-section they might have, but he said they don't let twins go beyond 38. My water ended up breaking 3 hours before my c-section was scheduled for. so hang in there!

Genevi2000

Thanks for the feedback ladies.  I know so many doctors won't let you go past 38 weeks which is why I've been a little worried.  But I did a little research and it seems that more recent studies show that it is safe for twins to go to 40 as long as there are not other complications.  I have an appointment tomorrow so I will discuss this with my doctor then.  I just want to make sure he is doing the best thing for the babies.

togagirl

Good for you!!  I'm so jealous...I wish I could have kept the boys in there a few more weeks so they were bigger!