Baby #2 labor question

melaniedel

My OB said that I'll probably go early since its my second birth and the births are close together. Is this true? I have heard STM's go sooner, but didn't think about those whether close births do.

any experiences either way? 

Irisheyes1247

DD1 was born at 38w and DD2 was born at 37w5d. I hope they don't start coming earlier than that.

Jacqui105

Mine were both born at 40 weeks 5 days. Trust me, I was sure wishing it was true, and not so happy those last few days that it wasn't true for me

lew0509

DS 1 was born 38w6d, after a LONG and HORRIBLE labor

DS 2 was born 37w6d, and it was the easiest labor ever

GL!

lew0509

Oh I should add that both boys were really big; DS 2 was bigger so I'm guessing that's why he came earlier

sometimesalwayschaotic

For both I went on my due date.  Don't get your hopes up that you'll go early.  That's what I did and it made it so hard when I didn't.  It's much more pleasant when you prepare to go a week or so late and happen to go early than that!

melaniedel

Thanks everyone. It's hard not get your hopes up, but will try to be realistic. 

I can see ds2 being 40 weeks, 5 days like his bro....ugh 

ChristyML

hheyderh:

For both I went on my due date.  Don't get your hopes up that you'll go early.  That's what I did and it made it so hard when I didn't.  It's much more pleasant when you prepare to go a week or so late and happen to go early than that!

This sort of...I was expecting to go at least a week late with my first (I'm a lurker...sorry), so I figured I had a little more time to prepare, thus I was procrastinating the little things I wanted (like perfecting his coming home outfit). He came 9 days early, and I felt under-prepared. I will say that I was very happy to be done being pregnant though. 

mbgreenwalt

DD1 - Induced at 41w1d.

DD2 - Induced on my due date, because she failed her NST (her cord was wrapped twice around her neck).

jf198400

With DD1 I was induced at 10days late.  With DS2 he came (without induction) 10days late.  Don't get your hopes up on going early.

kagl08

DD was born at 37w0d.

DS was born at 35w2d.

In my case, our 2nd was born earlier. His labor was way quicker. He was bigger than his sister too. DD weighed 5lbs 10.5ozs. DS weighed 6lbs 1oz (Yes, at 35 weeks!!). Who knows how big he would have been at full term. 

aandg

DS was born at 38w5d 12 hour labor begining with my water breaking, vaginal delivery.

With DD I was in the hospital for an NST at 36w and I was having regular contractions that didn't stop with multiple doses of terbutaline(sp?). I had complete placenta previa so they couldn't check my cervix. She was born via c section that day.

ridesbuttons

DS1 was born at 40w3d; labour 9 hours start to finish, 2 hours pushing.

DS2 was born at 39w6d; labour <2 hours start to finish, 3 pushes

Both were 8lbs8oz

Cotton

No way! You'll set yourself for some uncomfortable and impatient last couple weeks if you buy into that.

mm&es

Don't count on it.  DD1 was born at 38 weeks, DD2 at 40 weeks 2 days.  I was convinced she would be born at 38 weeks, too, and the last two weeks were torture.

melaniedel

Thanks ladies!

LollyBug18

I was miserable the last 4 weeks of my 2nd pregnancy because I bought into this thought, even when I tried telling myself not to! DD came on her own at 37w, DS was induced at 40w2d and took a TON of convincing to come out even then.

MrsW80

I was overdue with DS1 and i had DS2 at 39 weeks, so a smidge earlier. My labor was longer the second time around.

lindsay.lou

True for me. DS1 came at 40w2d, DS2 came at 38 weeks. I was SHOCKED.

melaniedel

lindsay.lou:

True for me. DS1 came at 40w2d, DS2 came at 38 weeks. I was SHOCKED.

FX! Lol I know I'll go late again. My OB gave me hope, but it seems pretty split.  

greyt00

My babies don't want to come out.  Induced at 40 weeks 5 days with DS1.  Induced at 40 weeks exactly with DS2 (I wasn't willing to wait any longer).  Labor was much better the second time, but both had to be vacuumed out. *sigh* 

Southerndancinmama

I was really hoping for early I was even on bed rest as I was already 2 cm and 50 effaced. I had to be induced at 39 weeks!! She was holding on for dear life. The doctor was shocked I didn't go early.
My first was 37 weeks
They really don't know
But the second labor was fast and super easy!!!!

rkmmore

ds#1 was 39 weeks 4 days 9 hour labour
ds#2 was 37 weeks 6 days 2 hour labour, fast and intense
they are 19 months apart

cat2784

DD#1 - 40w8d, 24hr labor (2.5hrs pushing)
DS#2 - 40w5d, 9hr labor (2hrs pushing)

I fully expected to go super late again with #2, and pretty much did. Labor was faster and easier in the beginning stages, but pushing was worse (but that was due to him being over 9lbs vs. my 6lb14oz DD#1 - so the whole babies getting subsequently bigger was more of a concern!)

WhitePicketFence

Both of my girls were overdue. DD1 was born at 40w6d and DD2 was born at 40w3d.

Monsieur_et_Madame_Ha

DD1 was 3 days early

DD2 was 3 weeks early

I'm kind of nervous about how early this LO will come, though I have a feeling he's going to come late just to throw us all off. lol 

LovelyLou23

Both of mine were born at 40w3d. I was expecting to go earlier with the second, which just made the last couple of weeks really really long and drawn out.

VABride2008

DD was induced at 41 weeks.

DS came on his own at 39w3d.

landosmommy

Nope. Not true.

DS was born at 37 weeks exactly. DD was born at 39 weeks (with induction).