Baby A may be in trouble

[Wind]

I had my 30 week ultrasound this morning. Baby A and Baby B had been very similar in size up until this point. Now Baby A is a half a pound behind. The doctor thinks his/her placenta is not delivering enough nutrients. I have to go to the hospital twice a week for non stress tests now. I'm worried I won't make it far enough or that they may not catch a serious problem quick enough. The doctor told me to be diligent in making sure they both, but especially Baby A, move four times an hour. I have been okay up until now, but now I'm really scared.

 

[lizziedripping]

Oh Sweetie, so sorry for this worry I'm lways a bit puzzled when docs say there is difference in size between twins and that it could be a problem. Are they identical, does he have evidence that the placenta isn't feeding the baby adequately? Has baby dropped off his/her growth curve that they were following and that is why he is concerned?

My babies were 1Ibs 10ozs different in size, throughout nd at birth. The consultant never mentioned it s being a concern because both babies were following a consistent growth curve, even tho one was smaller than the other. If you babies are still both following a healthy curve, then this doesn't have to be a problem.

There are lots of ladies here who have reported a similar issue, but in the end the baby has been fine even when growth has slowed. Easy for me to say darlin, but try not to stress out too much over this. It is so good that you are being monitored in this way hun, and your babies will likely get all the help they might need (IF they need it) well before any real problems can arise. Keep the faith chick, this might actually be ok x

 

[Alwilan]

Wind, I am so sorry to hear that you are worried. Obviously being earlier on than you, I have no advice, but just wanted to let you know thinking of you and also that if they are being monitored so regularly, they are being looked after in the best possible way. Like Lizzie said, I've seen similar posts whilst on here and the ladies have made it through to 34-37 weeks. Keep us updated and sending you big

 

[Wind]

Oh Sweetie, so sorry for this worry I'm lways a bit puzzled when docs say there is difference in size between twins and that it could be a problem. Are they identical, does he have evidence that the placenta isn't feeding the baby adequately? Has baby dropped off his/her growth curve that they were following and that is why he is concerned?

My babies were 1Ibs 10ozs different in size, throughout nd at birth. The consultant never mentioned it s being a concern because both babies were following a consistent growth curve, even tho one was smaller than the other. If you babies are still both following a healthy curve, then this doesn't have to be a problem.

There are lots of ladies here who have reported a similar issue, but in the end the baby has been fine even when growth has slowed. Easy for me to say darlin, but try not to stress out too much over this. It is so good that you are being monitored in this way hun, and your babies will likely get all the help they might need (IF they need it) well before any real problems can arise. Keep the faith chick, this might actually be ok x

Thank you so much for your words of wisdom and comfort. I never thought this would be so hard.

The babies have separate placentas, so I think they are fraternal. He is concerned because they have been measuring the same size all along, but now they aren't. He thinks Baby A's placenta is failing based on that. He also mentioned that Baby A's amniotic fluid was "a little low." I have no idea if that has anything to do with the other issue or not. He told me that if at any point the non stress test is questionable I won't be going home. I'm not sure if he meant delivery or hospital monitoring. It's all so confusing.

 

[Vickie]

no idea what to say other than

I'm new to all this and still doing my research. I hope all is well though and will keep you and your LOs in my thoughts

 

[AmandaAnn]

This is what was going on with Noah. It's incredibly scary, but you are getting to a good, safe point. I hope all is well with babies. Keep us updated.

 

[Wind]

This is what was going on with Noah. It's incredibly scary, but you are getting to a good, safe point. I hope all is well with babies. Keep us updated.

How did the make the decision that delivery was safer than continuing the pregnancy?

 

[AmandaAnn]

This is what was going on with Noah. It's incredibly scary, but you are getting to a good, safe point. I hope all is well with babies. Keep us updated.

How did the make the decision that delivery was safer than continuing the pregnancy?

I was admitted to the hospital at 31+1 after an upper level ultrasound revealed the problem with Noah's placenta and the fact he was very small--his abdomen measured in the 2nd %-ile. I also had high blood pressure. They scanned the babies every day to watch his fluid level and monitored their movement and heartbeats...anything concerning would have prompted a recommendation to deliver, but he stayed stable for 6 days. At 32 weeks the doctors just said the risks to me and him if they stayed in outweighed the risks to the boys if they were delivered. I had to trust them.

 

[apple84]

I hope the weight difference turns out to be nothing serious.

 

[knitbit]

Maybe they just caught baby a right before a growth spurt. I hope all is well and that the NSTs don't show anything of concern.

 

[_Vicky_]

In my experience they are just super careful - One of the boys had less amniotic fluid on one of my later scans too. As yOu k ow they are 30lb 20 month old terrors now!!!! Just trust your doctor and keep monitoring movement. Fynn was 5lb12 and Sam 5lb4 at birth fraternals are no more related than non twin siblings so it stands to reason they will be different -'sending you lots and lots of positive vibes xxxx

 

[Miss MellyG]

Thinking of you & fingers crossed everything will be ok.

x

 

[vineyard]

My girls were always 1/2 a lb different and 1 lb different at birth. Try not to stress.....

 

[KELLYBD]

Hi Wind
Have a read through my threads I started, people have offered advice on those. Mine is a similar story, Twin B (my boy) was always the bigger twin up until week 28 when we saw a weight drop. It was discovered that he had an absent EDF (restricted blood flow through his placenta cord). I was scanned twice a week and monitored 3 times a week.

To cut a long story short I had a csec at 34 weeks as my lil boy was still gaining weight but was dropping off the weight curve and I was becoming more and more worried, so they decided to get my babies out.

My lil boy Callum was 3lb 8 when born, Darcie my girl was 5lb 1/2oz, they were in special care for 3 weeks but are now home. Callum looked like a little doll compared to Darcie, but seems to be thriving since hes come home he's now sporting chubby cheeks at last.

I know how scary it is, thinking the worst, I was convinced he'd be getting starved of oxygen etc, but he was always really active, heart beat was always good and he always had plenty of fluid round him, so that's why they wanted to keep him in as long as possible. You will be in safe hands and the right decisions will be made for the safety of your babies, but mothers intuition shouldn't be ignored, I told the consultant, I had, had enough and it was time to get my little boy out, and he is fine.

Try not to worry too much, keep positive, you'll have little fighters in there, you need to stay calm for them though.

If you want to PM me, to ask anything please feel free to do so xx

 

[LittleStars]

Around the same point of my pregnancy my US tech noted a low level of amniotic fluids in BabyA's sac and BabyA had kept fluctuating from being spot on size-wise to BabyB and then lagging behind by 6-8oz and then catching up again. They monitored my fluids levels during which point I decidedly drank a lot more fluids and took things really easy and things were consistent and stable enough that doctor was happy. Now at my 37 weeks appointment the US tech measured the babies 12oz off of each other but doctor said he would only be concerned if BabyA's activity declined. Since it hasn't as of yet we are proceeding to the scheduled c-section for Oct 7.

Be thankful the doctor noticed this issue (especially when you are curing all the extra appointments) and know that my friend gave birth to triplets at 29 weeks and they are all healthy and in kindergarten now!

I wish you all the best with the situation and hope that all works out, sooner rather than later! No fun having a stress filled pregnancy.