If your first was born before their due date (but not prem) when was the second born?

[emyandpotato]

Just wondering if a 38 weeker first born generally means an even earlier second baby or not.

 

[Ummi2boyz]

Not really. Ds1 came at 38 weeks and ds2 at 41+4!!! I thought he would come a bit early like his big bro, but no. So don't worry, you'll be fine.

 

[Spiffynoodles]

My first came at 38+4 and my second came at 36+6 (both labors started naturally). So in my case, the second was definitely earlier!

 

[navywag]

Dd arrived at 39 , ds arrived at 39+5 x

 

[JaneSharon86]

Stalking!

Interested in this too as my first labour started naturally at 39 + 1 and everyone is telling me that this baby will be earlier.

 

[skyesmom]

in my mom's experience yes, the younger siblings came faster than the older ones (and in order as well)

 

[DolceBella]

My first was at 39.1 weeks, my second was at 38.1 weeks. Your second could come before your due date again, but I wouldn't think it'd be preterm.

 

[Zeri]

I'm interested to know this too!

 

[ParisJeTadore]

Stalking! My first also came at 39+1 and am hoping I don't go any sooner with this one. I'm suppose to be my sisters maid of honour at 38 weeks!

 

[cupcaker]

Not early,but, first was due date baby, second nine days over. Did not expect it

 

[sj22]

My first was born at 39+ 3 and my second 39+6. x

 

[2016]

DS1 came at 34+6. They were certain DD2 would be earlier so I had fortnightly scans, steroids at 28 weeks etc. She arrived at 36+6!

 

[ParisJeTadore]

So now that I've had my LO I can properly answer. DS1 came at 39+3 and DS2 40+6! Granted, I'm more than certain I ovulated one week late with DS2 so adjusted date would be 39+6 making it not far off from my gestation with my first.

 

[skyesmom]

congrats on your new arrival Paris!

 

[ParisJeTadore]

Thanks Skyesmom! Can't believe how quickly time goes

 

[pinklizzy]

First baby came at 39 weeks, second was 40+3 x

 

[keese22]

First was 38-5 still waiting for number 2 (due tomorrow)

 

[JaneSharon86]

First was 39+2 (went into labour at 39+1), second was 39+4.

 

[luz]

my first was born at 39+5 and my second was born at 37+3. I think my dates were a little off because at nearly 3 weeks early she weighed 7 lb 11 oz, so I'm guessing she was actually closer to right on time.

 

[cazi77]

1st 38+5 2nd 37+2 so yes they got earlier!