Two HBs, but one is measuring a little small . . .

GymDogFran

So we saw and heard the two heartbeats this morning!  Baby A is measuring perfectly on schedule (7wks, 3dys), but Baby B is almost a week behind (6wks, 4dys), which isn't good.  The nurse said they need to be within 5 days of schedule.  She said it could go either way right now, we just have to wait and see . . .

Wait and see. . . soooo familiar . . .

I am so grateful that we have one that is looking healthy, but also a little sad that there is one struggling.

OscarQ

Fingers crossed that Baby B catches up.  When is your next u/s?

rach2100

Got everything crossed for Baby B...hoping s/he catches up!  GL!!

MAH123

sending catch up vibes to Baby B and cheering on Baby A! Hang in there!

kinsalebride

hang in there. and i know how you feel. with our first ever IVF we initially had 2 babies, but at the first u/s one of them was measuring behind and by the next u/s that one was no longer viable and was considered a lost twin. like you, i was super grateful for our one healthy baby, which resulted in our gorgeous daughter, but i was also sad for the baby that didn't make it. it's only natural to have those emotions. best of luck and i hope baby b catches up.

MDBeachbride

i a happy for you that you have the one strong one. I hope the other little one speeds up and grows a little faster.

Strunella

C'mon, Baby B!  Lots of good vibes for Baby B and keep on growing, Baby A!! 

09Bride03

Grow Baby B Grow!  Yay for Baby A!

izzourclue

Mixed feelings for sure.  I am happy to hear that Baby A is doing so well and I hope that Baby B can do a lot of catching up. 

curlyhairedboys

Grow baby, grow!!  Sending postitive thoughts your way!

LizzyB11

Sending positive growing vibes to Baby B!

lizette0626

Sending baby B some growing vibes. I hope both your LO's will be fine.

redsoxbono

I'm glad to hear about baby A, and I'm sending all the good wishes I can for baby B.  I hope they will both continue to grow and be strong!  Hang in there.

Also, thank you for the birthday wishes! 

JillAly

One step at a time.  Look at how far you've already gotten!  Congrats on that. 

My baby was measuring almost a week behind in the beginning.  Granted, I didn't have twins so I don't know if there is a difference, but my doctor told me it probably wasn't viable and you know what?  20+ weeks later, my bean is doing great and thriving- in fact she's measuring way ahead now.  Sometimes they just start off a little slow and grow in their own sweet time.  So keep thinking positive thoughts!  Lots of good thoughts coming your way!

saverchic

Go baby B!  Go Baby B!!

JilliansMoma

Come on Baby B.  Fran sending lots of prayers up for Baby B and thanksgiving for a healthy Baby A.

CharBart

Lots of prayers for both sweet little beans!!!

Come on B...youdon't want your brother/sister  to be ahead of you all the time!!

Sending you loads of t&p for 2 healthy babies!!

Deanne Shehane

Fingers and toes crossed that baby B catches up really fast! 

MrsKario

Fran - I really hope everything is okay.  Sending big hugs. 

Remember at 7 weeks measuring is not an exact science.  The babies are so small that being off a teeny tiny amount can indicate that one is behind.  I have read that there is some observer error during early U/S.  At 7 weeks, 2 days one of mine measured 6 weeks, 6 days and the other measured 6 weeks, 1 day.  

I cant imagine how difficult this much be.  So many conflictling emotions.  Sending positive energy that both A and B continue to grow and thrive. 

stever

I'm really hoping Little B catches up!

iluvtom

Hoping the little bean catches up!!

mjencook

Sending positive thoughts your way and hoping Baby B continues to grow!

cbeney

sending positive vibes your way for baby b!!

GymDogFran

Thank you all so much!  We have another U/S next Wednesday, so hopefully we will see that Baby B heard all this wonderful encouragement!

JM1977

Continue to think of you!

rebelina1

Try not to worry!  My BFF just delivered twins and had this problem all througout her pregnancy.  At first they thought she only had one.  Then at her 10 week u/s they saw another heartbeat but said it was week and over a week behind baby A.  They told her baby B probably wouldn't make it.  All throughout her pregnancy baby B has been over a week behind baby A.

Both babies were delivered early (34w5d) and they are fine!  Baby A was 5lbs. 2oz and baby B was 3lbs. 15 oz. 

GL!

Doodle2011

sending sticky, grow-y vibes for both your babies!