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Week by week Twins calendar: pregnancy in weeks 24-28

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You have encountered a magical point in your pregnancy. Around 24 weeks, the babies will enter the stage of viability. If born now, there is a 90% chance of survival with medical intervention. During these four weeks, the babies will double their weight and by week 28 each baby will weight around 3 pounds and will be around 15 inches long. Fat is developing rapidly under the skin and the babies are beginning to get more pigment in their skin. Hair continues to grow and facial features are becoming more distinct. During this month your babies' eyelids will become unfused. If observed on ultrasound, you can see your baby opening and closing their eyes. Each baby is already very individual and has their own cycles of sleep and wakefulness. Babies will begin to respond to sound during this month. Turn on the music and read to your babies each day.

By 28 weeks you are likely to feel the affects of pregnancy. You will be feeling very heavy and the weight of the pregnancy is probably starting to affect your back and legs. The pressure of your growing uterus can also cause backaches. You may experience relief when the babies change their positions. As the babies move down into your pelvis, you will experience pelvic pressure and increased pressure in your rectum. You will notice an increased urge to urinate more frequently. This urge will remain for the rest of the pregnancy.

You should be feeling movements from each baby every day. The intensity of their kicks and movements may be changing around this time. There is not room for them to move around as much anymore, so you may not feel as strong of movements.

Because you are carrying multiples, expect to experience alot of Braxton Hicks contractions. A Braxton Hicks contraction is a contraction of the uterus and feels similar to a menstrual cramp. Typically, they are not painful but will make your belly feel hard. Sometimes a change in position will trigger a Braxton Hicks contraction. Unlike true labor contractions, there is no pattern to a Braxton Hicks contraction.

Ongoing Symptoms

Nasal stuffiness
Sensitivity to sun
Bleeding gums
Constipation
Increased heart rate
Anemia
Change in sexual desire
Leakage from nipples
Change in appetite
Leg cramps
Fetal movements
Heartburn
Fatigue
Edema
Stretch marks
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Overheating

To Think About This Month

Be aware of symptoms of preterm labor
Obtaining baby care essentials
Finding care for your other children while you are laboring
Limiting physical activity
Accepting help from others

At The Doctor
You will probably be visiting the doctor every two weeks by this point. Make sure you address any questions or concerns to your caregiver. Make sure that you have asked your doctor about any physical activities and sexual intercourse at this point of your pregnancy. You will be screened for group B streptococcus around this time. You will also have a glucose tolerance test at this visit. The glucose tolerance test will check to see if you have gestational diabetes. In addition to these tests, your caregiver will be checking:
1.) Weight gain or loss
2.) Blood pressure, pulse and respiratory rate
3.) Heart and lungs
4.) Breast exam
5.) External palpation of the uterus
6.) Measure height of fundus
7.) Fetal hearbeat
8.) Urine screens for sugar, blood and any bacteria
9.) Possible ultrasound assessment

Comments by 24-28 week pregnant Twin mothers

Showing 1-12 of about 12 comments from week 24-28

EmmAndrewIsaac - Friday, 6 Nov
I am currently 26w5d with twin boys. My OB told us at our last appt that the twins are measuring about 2 weeks ahead...does this happen often? Should I be concerned that my kids are going to be huge or worse come too early? My 22-mo-old was 8lb8oz at her 39wk birth. Do I just make big babies?

ashleyclaire5g - Tuesday, 3 Nov
Hello all, I am currently 28.1 wks w/ girls and doing ok so far. Didn't find out it was twins till 23.1 (1st u/s) so we are still trying to adjust. my sciatic nerve was shmooshed w/ #2 daughter ( we already have 3 girls) and has ben causing me problems ever since, especially w/ this pregnancy. Any suggestions/advice on how to aleviate the soreness/pain? Thanks! And CONGRATS TO EVERYONE!!

sheenacoffee - Monday, 26 Oct
As of today, I am 26 weeks pregnant with twins. It is a boy and a girl! My husband and I are so excited. We already have a son that will be two on December 26. After these babies, I am getting my tubes tied because they are coming to fast for me. But Congradulations to all others, motherhood is a beautiful things and I wish to all of you the best of luck and money! You will need it to stay supplied with pampers and wipes.

jennifern13 - Monday, 19 Oct
Hi everyone. I'm almost 26 weeks with identical twin girls. Has anyone had they diabetes test yet? I went today and my levels were high. So I have to go to the hospital for a 5 hour screening tomorrow. Other than that I'm already getting braxton Hicks contractions and Ive been on bed rest since I was 18 weeks. How is everyone else doing? O this is my first children.

Alyssaasmimi - Friday, 9 Oct
hi everyone, I just wanted to just give everyone a hello hug. i'm having twin girls. i'm 26 weeks and all is going great. I had another ultrasound and I put in on youtube. (mimi's 24th week ultrasound) There's two of them. i'm just so inlove with my girls. I'm huge but healthy. My baby shower is Nov. 7th. I'm excited. is anyone else having a shower soon?
• hi everyone, I just wanted to just give everyone a hello hug. i'm having twin girls. i'm 26 weeks and all is going great. I had another ultrasound and I put in on youtube. (mimi's 24th week ultrasound) There's two of them. i'm just so inlove with my girls. I'm huge but healthy. My baby shower is Nov. 7th. I'm excited. is anyone else having a shower soon?

very1st2ash - Wednesday, 7 Oct
mamadivin-hi i didnt find out that i was having twins till about a month ago and im almost 26 weeks along. though i dont think you would go all 40 weeks without knowing. not with the technology that we now have. but i must say i have heard of it happening but it was at a time period where technology wasnt as good.

mommy2many - Sunday, 4 Oct
So I am 25wks along now and still feel really good. I am big and towards the end of the day my hips are sore when I am getting up and down but other than that...I am pretty comfortable yet. I'm not even getting up to pee in the middle of the night yet. I have to get up about 5 am but that is O.K. with me. At least it's not 1 am, 3 am, 5 am, etc...

tatsshorty - Friday, 2 Oct
I was just wandering , how many are on bed rest dew to spotting, and do any of you get were the babys only puch for days on end and not kick.This is the farthest I have made it and this is all new to me.

piecesofyoukp - Tuesday, 29 Sep
mamaDIVINE.....my twins showed up on my 9wk ultrasound and have been visible since then.....so 30 years ago you could have had an undeteced twin but in our modern technological time it is unlikely.....sorrie......
• Kris- I have the same pelvic pain going on....and my tailbone and lower back are uncooperative as well.....i think you are right to assume that it is just the pressure....this pregnancy is definately way harder then my other two were....i think after 3 pregnancies andfour boys.....this is the end of the line for my reproductive organs....i would try for a girl in a couple years but if history repeats itself i would definately end up with anopther boy soooooo I think my family is going to be done growing if/when i make it through this pregnancy.....

Kris1209 - Monday, 28 Sep
I just spent the weekend at my DH grandmother's 90th birthday celebration. She has 6 girls (the oldest is my mother in law). They all said I look great even if I feel like a huge cow. I was really uncomfortable sleeping even though my SIL gave up her bed for us and got very little sleep. The 6 trains that went by about 50 feet from the house in the middle of the night did not help. My pelvic are is soooo sore. It is especially bad when trying to change positions at night or right after I stand up. It makes me want to stay sitting down all of the time. It gets a little better after I am up for a minute so I expect it is just the weight of the boys but I am going to talk to my doctor on Friday when I go for my biweekly ultrasound.

mamaDIVINE - Monday, 28 Sep
HEY GUYS, IS IT POSSIBLE TO BE CARRYING TWINS AND THE SCAN WONT SHOW IT. I AM PRAYING FOR TWINS AND I DONT WANNA GIVE UP SO I AM HOPING THE IS A WAY???? CONGRATULATIONS TO U ALL

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