help me please....33 weeks pregnant with twins

[jazzbell1886]

My husband and I don't know what to do. I am currently 33 weeks pregnant with twins and have started to go into labor twice. Once on wed of this week and then again yesterday. Both times they have given me drugs to stop labor, but the drugs make my heart rate go to 160 and stay like that for at least 5 hours, I get really shaky and aggitated, like I want to hit something, I get really anxious and it just all around isn't a good feeling...I know that I should try to keep my boys in as long as possible, but even on bedrest I'm still going into preterm labor....what should I do?? Just continue to take the drugs or let my boys come?? And if they come what do I expect?? The nurse basically told me that I was a bad mother if I let my twins come early. We got an ultrasound on the 19th and it said that one of my twins was 4.6 lbs and the other 4.4lbs. I know that that isn't necissarily entirely acurate either.....what should I do??

 

[Bee26]

Hey hun, didnt want to read and run...you sound like you are in a bit of a predicament. I know its tough but in order to give your little ones the best possible chance they need to stay in there as long as possible. The midwife had no right to say thatto you, but remember they see pre term babies with all sorts of probems every day so if they reccommend you to keep taking the drugs and hang on in there, I would suggest you do it. They will want to get you to at least 35 weeks I think. Good luck hun, and keep going...your doing brilliantly xx

 

[KamKol]

The MW has no right to judge you in any way - she should be just advising you. In all honesty, in order to give your LO's the best chance, it is better for them to stay inside longer. Ofcourse, it will always be your decision as to what to do...motherhood can be difficult but it's your choice.

 

[xxema&bumpmjx]

The MW has no right to judge you in any way - she should be just advising you. In all honesty, in order to give your LO's the best chance, it is better for them to stay inside longer. Ofcourse, it will always be your decision as to what to do...motherhood can be difficult but it's your choice.

i agree with kamkol hun xxxx

 

[acdmommy]

my best friend had her twin boys at 32 weeks and they were 3lbs 4ozs and 3lbs 11ozs, connor spent enough time in the hospital to gain enough weight and pass the car seat test, while tristin had some problems and when they finally did get to bring him home he had to get rushed back to the hospital and spend another week there because he kept going blue!!!!! but now they are healthy 14 month olds tristin is walking and connor is almost there....twins usually come early too the doctor told her they would be here between 32 and 35 weeks anyway

 

[mamato2more]

I would really try to keep them in. Praying for you and the babes!

 

[corrie anne]

Here in the US, there are alot more medications that you can try. What are you on? I am on Procardia for the same reasons.(i am not having twins though) While that med speeds up my HR and makes me red and hot, it works. There are other meds like Breathine and i am surprised they didnt keep you in the hospital and put on the mag drip which is the best way to stay pregnant. I have had 4 preemies so far so i know what it is like. Did they give you steroids for there lungs b/c chances are they will come early. And if they meds are making you feel bad i would take them further apart. I am suppose to take mine every 6 hrs but i take them every 8hrs and i still get the meds but i dont get as bad of headaches and pounding HB. Since you have two in there, they are going to be smaller than a singleton at any gestation you have them at.

 

[Gingerspice]

I think the main problem with babies born after 30 weeks is breathing issues and temperature control. Every day they stay in there is more likely they will spend less time in hospital after the birth. I would really try to do minimal and try to keep them in there as long as possible. Do you stay in while/after they give these drugs so there is specialist people on hand inorder to deal with your increased HR?

The MW has no right to judge you though, but I would try to keep them in there until 35 weeks if possible as I think from this point then they are often ok to still go home after a few days, although they may stay longer anyway given they're more likely to be smaller for the age being twins so they may like to get them to a minimum weight before releasing.

 

[midori1999]

What a stupid midwife!!! As if it is your fault or decision to go into early labour!

You should keep taking the drugs, or ask for an alternative, but try not to worry, babies born at 34 weeks have the same chances of survival as a full term baby.

 

[quail]

do what you feel best doing ,i can totally understand the way you feel as i suffer with panic attacks and im guessing what you are getting is a similar feeling and its not very nice at all.if they can try you on something else then mabye that would help?but i do know of someone whos twins were born at 34 weeks and only had to stay in for 4 days so try not to worry too much.xxx

 

[ARouge]

I had my twin girls at 36 weeks, 5 days and they had to go to the transitional nursery for a few hours after birth b/c they were making a wheezing noise when breathing. At 33 weeks I am sure you would have to expect some NICU time, but I know lots of women who have had their twins at 33 weeks and the babies and mother were all fine after a stay in the NICU.

At this point every day you can keep them in is one less day they'd have to spend in the hospital. Maybe you could try setting small milestones, like just making it 1 more hour and then 1 more day?

At this point if they are born they will most likely be fine.

 

[LogansMama]

I know you are uncomfortable and anxious (to say the LEAST), but let those boys bake as long as you can! You will have a really hard time with yourself if they are born and something goes wrong - and you know you didn't do everything you could to give them the best shot possible! Just hang in there as long as you can. I know it feels like a long time - but another week or two in the big scheme of things - really isn't long at all and can make a HUGE difference in their health!

Good Luck to you!

 

[Kitty23]

Poor you ignore your midwife!

Remember that if they do come out now chances are they will be fine, and twins are more devolped for their age than singletons anyway. Could you talk to your Dr about trying other drugs to keep them in?

I had a scare on wednesday and the Dr's weren't going to stop me having the twins if I was in labour so try not to worry too much. xxx

 

[ARouge]

Poor you ignore your midwife!

twins are more devolped for their age than singletons anyway.

That is a myth. A baby is a baby regardless of the number of babies you are pregnant with. A 33 week old twin is developmentally the same age as a 33 week singleton.

 

[Kitty23]

Poor you ignore your midwife!

twins are more devolped for their age than singletons anyway.

That is a myth. A baby is a baby regardless of the number of babies you are pregnant with. A 33 week old twin is developmentally the same age as a 33 week singleton.

Lol thats not what my obstetricians have been saying x

 

[broodylocket]

only you can decide what u want to do but it is better for them to be kept inside you.

 

[Babydance]

I bet youre sitting there reading this saying "gosh, just one person say yes it'd be ok just have them!" hun you must be so uncomfortable!!
What everyone is saying is true the longer theyre in the better, but youre heart racing at 160 is not healthy have they not tried another drug with you atall? or are they kinda like it or lump it kinda doctors?
If it happens again really stress the problems that specific drug causes you!
I hope youre ok hunny take care! xxx

 

[AP]

Coming from a mum on a baby born at 27+4, i would do ANYTHING to have kept her in as long as possible. Every day makes a difference. Screw the pain or uncomfort, thats nothing compared to the fight prems have.

 

[AP]

Poor you ignore your midwife!

twins are more devolped for their age than singletons anyway.

That is a myth. A baby is a baby regardless of the number of babies you are pregnant with. A 33 week old twin is developmentally the same age as a 33 week singleton.

Thats not even true either. Well, not in every case. Ive seen many twins been seperated in neonatal - one goes home, the other remains in hospital, because they are weaker.

 

[mama2connor]

I would do anything to be in your situation...If i was, as hard as it is, i'd definitley keep my babies there as long as possible. My twin boys died at 4 month of pregnancy, and if i could have saved them, i for sure would have. Twins are usually always a little behind compared to a singleton baby. If your medication is making you feel ill, i would contact the hospital as they may be able to change it to something else which makes it easier on you. Goodluck hun xxx