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Twins with Both IUGR

msingleton76msingleton76
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Hi! I'm currently 26 weeks pregnant with fraternal boy twins. At 21 weeks, I was given the news that both of my babies are IUGR and would not make it pass 24 weeks. My babies have beaten all the odds so far. A week ago, they both weighed 8 ozs. They both have aged, unhealthy placentas which is causing absent blood flow. Except for the lack of growth, they both look normal, hard kickers, good heartbeats, normal fluid around them. Does anyone have a similar story? I'm looking for advice and any stories. I had believed that my twins would not make it. Now, I'm believing my babies are strong and will make it. Please let me know if there is any hope for my babies.

Thank you!

Monique

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Re: Twins with Both IUGR

  • SoMoNYSoMoNY member

    We made it to 34 weeks but only after fighting OB who wanted us to deliver at 28-30 weeks.  During those extra weeks we upped protein consumption big time to try to help him have best chance for his early arrival.

    We agreed to have him at 34 weeks because of IUGR, preeclampsia and having had steroid shots at 28 weeks we knew his lungs would likely be ok.

    Good luck and seek out best perinatologist in area to get consults you feel really comfortable with.

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  • msingleton76msingleton76
    I went to my doctor yesterday and both of my babies grew 2 oz in a week, so they both weigh 10 oz now. YAY! First time my babies had this much of a growth spur in a short period of time. Once they get to 14 oz, they will make plans of them living (instead of dying). My dr sees babies in my future. SO HAPPY!!
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