Did any one have Preemie before there twins?

irishbaby0708

Just wondering if any one had a preemie first and if so when did you have your twins.  Hoping I can get closer to full term this time.

Annabelle7

Yes, but at the late end, born at 36 weeks.  He didn't need any NICU time.  But the MFM is still going to talk to me about it because he came early.

leneae10

I had a 35 weeker but totally unrelated to PTL.  He stopped moving and turned out he had a hemorrhage.  My OB and MFM think there is no reason I can't make it to 36-37 weeks with the twins.

If you have an early baby to PTL or IC, and then carry twins, you are at a huge risk due to the increased size and pressure to delivery early again.  I have a transabdominal cerclage since I lost my first set of twins at 18w, and am also starting 17p shots to help prevent PTL this time around.

LucyRicardo3

My oldest was born at 34 weeks due to PTL.  During my second pregnancy, my OB watched me like a hawk and sure enough symptoms came around 31-32 weeks. That time, I took a lot better care of myself, drank tons of water, and followed dr's orders for home modified bedrest. She was full term.

This time around, due to my history, multiples, and my "advanced maternal age" the PTL started around 24 weeks and then my MFM admitted me for hospital bedrest when I started having cervical funneling/shortening/ctx. Very long story short, I was able to keep them baking until 34w5d.

I pray this pregnancy goes "full term" for you.

 

irishbaby0708

Thanks Ladies the MF said they would watch me every 2 weeks and that I would get P17 shots and Steroid shots too.  Although they told me all this before I got Pg with twins.   I see the Mf in a week so I guess I'll find out what he thinks than.

1+tripsmom

My oldest was born at 35 weeks PPROM. I also had PTL with him around 28 weeks. With my trio I do 17P shots and was watched close I had PTL at around 26-28 weeks I had the shots and started Procardia which made my pulse drop to low so could only take when needed it and I was on bed rest. I carried the trio to 35w 3d good luck. 

TaterTwins

Me.  I had a couple late preemies (36 weeks, 35 weeks, 35 weeks) and a micro preemie at 25 weeks.  I went to 33 with my twins.