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Baby B too little

Baristabritt522Baristabritt522 member
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Hello,
I'm 34 weeks and have nonidentical twin girls. Baby A is measuring 4.6 lbs and Baby B is measuring 3.7 lbs. My perinatologist is concerned about Baby B now that she didnt gain as much weight compared to 3 weeks ago as her sister, and her belly size was only at the 9th percentile.

I don't know how much to worry knowing the measurements can be off, but what can I do to help Baby B gain weight? They checked the function of the placenta, which looked good, and Baby A gained enough, so I don't know what to do. Really don't want a long NICU stay....
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Re: Baby B too little

  • KatieGummowKatieGummow member
    Nothing you can do. My boys were always a pound apart and born two lbs different. It's just a waiting game unfortunately. When's your next appt?
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  • rachelkongsore@hotmail.comrachelkongsore@hotmail.com member
    All you can do is keep watching them, rest and eat and drink enough. I know it's hard. My baby a was born 23oz smaller than baby b. I understand about not wanting extended nicu stays as well. As long as they mature properly their stay should be short even if b is small. My baby a was small but perfectly healthy. Size doesn't mean he/she won't be perfectly strong and healthy.
    Two sets of fraternal twins, 23 mos. apart First set born 12/27/12 at 35w0d via IVF Second set born 11/18/14 at 35w6d via FET
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  • Baristabritt522Baristabritt522 member
    I have 2 non stress tests and a Doppler next week for blood in cord, then another ultrasound to measure the following week.
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  • KatieGummowKatieGummow member
    Keep us posted, please? T&Ps for you.
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  • LittleLady77LittleLady77 member
    My measurements were way off for my smaller twin. I hope it's the same for you! All you can do now us eat enough and rest enough. Good luck.

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