Worried. Concerned. and Anxious.

Jonoline

Hello ladies.  I mainly lurk here, but I have posted once or twice before. 

I am 27w3d with twin girls.  I have been on br since 23w1d because of a shortened cervix.  For a few weeks my cervix was staying the same, between 1.9-2.2cm but at my last peri visit on Tuesday it was 1.4 the Dr was not THAT concerned because the babies are getting bigger so that is what is causing the cervix to shorten. I went to my OB today and he told us that he is thinking I will make it to 34 weeks at the MOST, if I make it past that he will be surprised and very happy.  Hence the nerves.  I would LOVE to make it to 36 weeks, but thats just a hope and a prayer right now. 

My question is has anyone ever been told 34 weeks but made it longer?? Also, is there anything I can do to help with birthweight and development?  I did get the 2 steroid shots at 24 weeks, there is talk of a 3rd one closer to suspected delivery. I hate the shot because it kills my sugar #'s for GD.

Im scared to even think about the health effects for my girls, but thats my next order of business. 

miaomi

I don't have any info for you but wanted to send my T&P's your way!

annierific

rest rest rest and water water water! your cervix can rebound!

Mouseygail

you are in my thoughts!!!!  keep cooking LO's!!!  Are you on the multiples board too?  I bet a lot of them have been in a similar situation and might have some input!!

Its a girl

I delivered at 33 weeks due to HELLP. DD was fine, just small and had to remain in NICU to gain weight.  NICU is scary, but they are wonderful and know exactly what these special babies need!

T and P your way!!! GL

Lomaxee

Oh the worries! I had a shrinking cervix throughout pregnancy. My docs stopped being so concerned (though I still had weekly checks until 32 weeks) because as time progress you're right, babies get bigger and cervix just shrinks naturally. At my 20 week appointment, I was told that 30 weeks was the goal but here I am at 36 and now...I'm anxious lol get that baby out! At 34 weeks my cervix had dilated and effaced but meds have helped and now I will probably go past my due date at this rate! Hang in there, listen to what the doctors say, drink fluids and...yea,those steroid shots are annoying. I wonder  how well they really work? Your girls will be fine. Don't worry and please put your feet up or lay down! It helps!

Married2MrWright

Sending you tons of vibes!

FWIW, I am a twin and was born at 34 weeks after my mom was on bedrest for 6 weeks for PTL.  This was 35 years ago.  My brother and I came home a week after we were born and have been healthy and happy babies ever since.  So keep the faith!  Many twin babies are born early and do just fine.  Yours will too.