Week by week Twins calendar: pregnancy in weeks 28-32


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By the end of the 32nd week, each baby will weigh approximately four pounds. Actually, twins are tracking along the same rate as singletons at this point of the pregnancy. You should be familiar with their patterns of movement, although it is not as strong. It is difficult to determine which baby is which. Some moms can feel when their babies have the hiccups. This is very normal and should not be a concern. The babies are putting on alot of fat now, which is necessary after birth to regulate temperature. During this month, the head will be more in proportion to the body. With the exception of the lungs, all organs and systems are operational.

At this point, fatigue is very pronounced. Listen to your body and rest when you can. Even if you can not actually sleep, try to prop your feet up and allow your body to rest. Breathlessness may also be worse now. Your uterus is taking up an incredible amount of room in your diaphragm. Sitting up straight may help some with this problem.

Backache is becoming worse also. Pay attention to any new or unusual aching in your back-it could be a sign of preterm labor. A nice, warm bath can help soothe the discomfort of a backache. Do not sit in a jacuzzi or use hot water, though.

If you spend alot of time standing up or sitting down, hemorrhoids are likely to be a problem. To avoid constipation that could make the hemorrhoids worse, continue to eat a balanced diet and drink plenty of water. Cold packs and sitz baths may offer some relief.

Ongoing Symptoms

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

To Think About This Month

Childbirth classes
Obtaining baby care essentials
Baby shower if needed

At The Doctor
Many women wonder what position their babies are in at this point of the pregnancy. This is the time to find out how your babies are positioned and make any necessary corrections or arrangements. Babies still can turn at this point, but they are running out of room to do so. Talk to your doctor about any Braxton Hicks contractions you may be experiencing. Your doctor will also make sure you are getting an ample amount of rest. Your doctor may find it necessary to do a pelvic exam to check for any dilation of the cervix. Some caregivers do a biophysical profile to assess the babies condition. Aside from answering any questions or concerns you have, your doctor will also be checking:
1.) Weight
2.) Blood pressure, pulse and respiratory rate
3.) Heart and lungs
4.) External palpation of uterus
5.) Measuring the fundus
6.) Fetal heartbeat
7.) Breast exam
8.) Urine screens for sugar, protein and any bacteria
9.) Possible ultrasound assessment



Comments by 28-32 week pregnant Twin mothers

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cristypp - Saturday, 4 Oct
Hi everyone! I'm 30 weeks pregnant with g/g twins. I had a sonogram done on tuesday and unfortunatly my babies growing rate have slow down. They are 2.3 & 2.10 lbs but the doctor said they're still within the normal range. I'm still working but don't have much energy. Good luck everyone!

Jeanette B. - Friday, 3 Oct
Yay, I just made it to 28 weeks w/ B/G twins. Had a u/s last week. Baby boy is 3 lbs and baby girl is 2 lb 11 oz. Looks like they are going to be pretty big babies:)

winters - Thursday, 2 Oct
I am 30 Weeks pregnancy with identical twin boys. I was just put on bed rest due to contractions and the size of my uterus. The doc said I need to hold them until they are both 34 weeks as they are only around 3 and a half pounds right now. This is to answer the lady who asked about fluid in the kidneys. Both of my boys have a little fluid build up in the kidneys but the doctor insists that they are fine and that they see this every day. I guess you still always worry a tad until they come out! Good luck to everyone.

Mrs.Nichols4life - Monday, 29 Sep
HELLO EVERYONE I AM PREGO WITH B/G TWINS I AM 29WEEKS AND WHEN I WENT TO THE DOCTOR LAST TUESDAY TWINS WERE BOTH 2LBS 8 OZ. I NEVER SUSPECTED TO HAVE TWINS SINCE THEY DON'T RUN IN EITHER SIDES OF THE FAMILY BUT IT IS A TRUE BLESSING NEVERTHELESS. JUST WANTED TO COMMENT AND GOOD LUCK LADIES GOD PICKED US TO BE TWIN MOMMIES FOR A REASON.

mommyoftwinboys - Monday, 29 Sep
This is to wwednesday7, the ultrasound of your little boy may possibly be one of the funniest things I have ever seen. You may be able to use it against him when he is a teenager! Ha ha! Just kidding. Thanks for the good laugh!

jenniferlynn5366 - Monday, 22 Sep
i had a hospital visit and was told i am 1cm dialted and 50%effaced but that i should not worry because i am not in active labor. what do ya;ll think??

wwednesday7 - Monday, 22 Sep
I'm 29 weeks with b/g twins and at my ultrasound the other day my lil boy discovered a lil toy was in there with him...yeppers he's yanking his wanker! Sooo funny! Check it out on my page, i've never seen anything like it!

arvane24 - Sunday, 21 Sep
I'm 28 weeks and I'm so doooone, hopefully the time goes fast, I want to hold my babies :)

mommy2bwithtwins - Friday, 19 Sep
almost 31 weeks...i got rushed 2 the ER by a ambulance not fun they called it pre term labor sharp knife pressure in my pubic ares and contractions a min apart and i felt like a guinea pig n thee hospital but they gave me plenty of stuff 2 stop my labor/contractions my cervix is closed they said but soft n thin..they transported me 2 a fearther hospital 2 hrs away and committed me over night i was mad cuz the night b4 i didnt get nooo sleep n didnt eat that morning/day and 6-8 hours goo by the meds wasnt helpin i was still contracting too often so they said ill b there till friday atleast over observation i cried ...that same night 330am n the morn i couldnt sleep n those beds with 4 differant monitors on me detecting both babies my blood pressure and contractions everytime i moved they fell off n a nurse came n i was sooo misurable so 4am i faught with the doc 2 sign myselef out n he wouldnt let me n i refused 2 hear that n i had 2 sign these papers sayin there not liable if anything goes wrong by me goin hope agaist there wishes but anywayz i had a gr8 nghts rest n my own house and im about 2 eat n i feel gr8 now i got another apt wedsnsday 4 a atrasound but seems that soon as i got home i felt much better...:) i didnt even go 2 the hospital 4 the contractions i thought they was normal braxton hicks i was more worrieed about my pain n my pubic area n find out i was n preterm labore sigh sux but with twins its common well im bout 2 go big out now lol ill keep n touch

Mom of 2 expecting Twins - Friday, 19 Sep
Hi moms,and congradulations to all for making it this far i am 32wks today, and i have been getting monitored every thursday as well the babies are doing fine i will see what there new weight is when i get another u/s, last one was at 30wks and the girl was 3lbs.10oz. and the boy 3lbs.6oz. so they should be rockin' 4lbs now thank god the doctor says if i can keep them in for another 2wks they will be in safe zone so that was good to here. Once again congradulations to you all and keep in touch.

durangomama - Tuesday, 16 Sep
the non stress test is where the babies are put on the fetal monitors, to monitor them in an environment where there is no stress. aka, no productive contractions. i go every tuesday.so far, the boys have been good. i guess they are looking for irregular heartbeats and lack of movement.

1happymomma - Monday, 15 Sep
What is the 'non stress tests'?

Mommy2twogreatkids - Sunday, 14 Sep
well 29weeks now and starting non stress tests. Had another ultrasound and the boysare doing good. A is 2pounds 9 onces and B is 2 pounds 10onces they are both around 15.5 in length! Hope everyone else is well!!! We have gained 16 pounds now and are coming into the end stretch yay!!!

blueyes24 - Sunday, 14 Sep
I am glad that everyone is doing ok and things r fine. I am at 31 wks and they r at 4 lbs. a piece and health. They move like crazy and strecth marks like but i am too counting down the weeks. Also, was wondering if anyones twins had any kidney problems , like retaining fluid in them? let me know. good luck everyone

sofiya - Sunday, 14 Sep
hi xsirenx!i made a error in my earlier comment.my twins are sharing e same placenta.my doc also told me that they hv a 50/50 chance in survival but i went ahead and am now into my 28th week with twin boys who are well and healthy.so stay strong and be happy!dun worry...
• hi xsirenx!i am happy for ur twins.i am 28 weeks now and am expecting indentical twin boys who in e same sac too but they dun share a placenta.i have been told by doctor that e they are risks but u can fight them along.i am 28 weeks now and my boys are fine and are growing well.i feel that u hv made e right decision to give them fighting chance.no worries..god bless!!!

durangomama - Saturday, 13 Sep
oh yeah, has anyone else started non stress tests? its so weird to check into the labor and delivery floor, get all undressed and then chill for an hour, get dressed again and go home. so far so good tho
• i cant believe it i'm 30 wks! i was off a week, and thought i was 29 wks! yippe. i had an ultrasound this week and both boys are weighing in at exactly the same, 3lbs 7 oz. i also had a good reading on my cervix. how much are youre babies weighing in at? i hope youre all doing well!

jenniferlynn5366 - Friday, 12 Sep
Anyone having biophysicals done?? what do they mean??

ROSIE7265 - Wednesday, 10 Sep
Jenniferlynn...my boys move often, and the movements are stronger, but definitely less active than before. My doc told me it's because of crowding issues, so no worries.

jenniferlynn5366 - Tuesday, 9 Sep
My twins share a placenta....How can I tell which one is moving?? My movment has sure slowed down a lot DR. says its normal they are running out of room....anyone else experencing this?

xSirenx - Sunday, 7 Sep
Hey everyone. I'm 10 weeks but kinda need some advice. I just found out yesterday that I'm having identical twins!! I've had 4 m/c in the past and now am blessed with 2 babies. I was so excited until I talked to the consultant who gave me the option of aborting them. The problem is, they share the same sac and placenta. He told me they have a 50/50 chance of survival. He must be crazy to thionk I would terminate the pregnancy and not even give them a chance to fight. Is anyone else having identical twins that share the same of everything? If so, what has been going on with your pregnancy?

mommy2bwithtwins - Saturday, 6 Sep
i had 2 go n 2 the ER last night cuz not just when i caugh or sneez i leak its when i sit or wake up im wet and i wasnt feelin 1 of my babies 2 days n a row which is really odd cuz i feel them bout 25-30 times a day both r very active now but i had 2 go n and get checked they gave me a no stress test and checked 2c if its antibotic fluid and checked my cervix if it was open thank godddd everything is gr8 an they sent me home after 3 hrs bein there i was soo excited n relieved but better b safe then sry :) got apt tuesday at my reg hospital but i was tryin 2 avoid it sense i just got checked last night but that doc said its best 2 go still grr

Meplus2 - Thursday, 4 Sep
I'm 31 weeks and last week was my first week off work, but I caught a cold, so i've been veggin out as much as possible. I had a scan yesteray and they are both just over 4lbs each, so i'm excited to see how well they are doing!! We are in count down mode. I've set the benchmark for 36 weeks. Anything more will be great (for them... not quite sure how my body will cope...lol) Good luck everyone.. it's getting close!!

Amandarekkedal - Wednesday, 3 Sep
We plan on having our babies sleep together until they start rolling or until they keep one another awake! I have a close friend who has twin boys and he says that they slept better together the first 2-3 months than they did alone. Had a Dr appt today, I guess I got what I was looking for... off of work now until the babies come!!! Praying to keep them baking until 36 weeks... Start with weekly appointments next week, but have to wait till 9/24 for another ultrasound. Excited to see how much they have grown! I hope all you other twin mommies are doing good! I will have more free time on my hands now.. looking to get to know others like me to share what is happening to us!!!

cah - Wednesday, 3 Sep
So far we only have the double bassinet, which they will sleep in for the first month or so... we are planning on getting two cribs right now, just to have them. I think we will try to have them sleep apart once they get out of the bassinet, but if it's too hard on them we'll put them in a crib together.

ROSIE7265 - Tuesday, 2 Sep
We have only purchase one crib so far. I know that I will keep them together at first. We are planning on buying a second crib probably around Christmas or a little after. I will probably separate them once they are moving around and would potentially wake each other up while sleeping. Something along those lines.

sailorsbabybump - Tuesday, 2 Sep
Question: two cribs or one? We keep going back and forth. For he first few weeks/months they will be in a double bassinet. I just don't know if we should put them in two different beds after they spend so much time so close together in the womb. What is everyone else doing?

durangomama - Tuesday, 2 Sep
Amandarekkal- my doctor cut my hours back from 40hrs to 25hr/wk. i have an almost 4yr old and was just not getting any rest. my fml kicked in, so the countdown begins. i have one more month of paid time off. then dock pay. then we'll see what week we're at. i of course am worried sick about money, with 2 more coming and my hours getting cut back. but there are other things like my two boys and my health that i have to keep reminding myself of.

Mom of 2 expecting Twins - Friday, 29 Aug
Hi moms it's me again well i went to doctor yesterday he says i am 30wks, and that next visit we will have another u/s and he wants to see me everyweek. He also wants me to go to the hospital once a week to be monitored also.My visit was fine the babies are fine but he took me off work because he doesn't want me to go into preterm labor which is understandable so now i gotta find things to do lol..... well feel free to leave a message if you like ok thanks everyone.

mcguire twins - Thursday, 28 Aug
Hi Everyone, pretty new here. I'm 30 wks 1 day with 2 girls on the way. I just had a u/s on 26th and one baby is about 3 days small than the other, both are showing 28 weeks+ rather than 30 weeks in size. They also want me to start Non stress test once a week due to the small baby size. Has anyone had this happen?

Amandarekkedal - Wednesday, 27 Aug
Thanks for the tip CandyGirl! My girls were stacked until my last u/s - baby A was breech and baby B is transverse... My doctor told me after my 1st u/s that unless A was head down, we would be scheduled for a c-section. Hope all goes well!

paulecita - Tuesday, 26 Aug
CandyGirl - my doctor told me that if baby A is breech, is a c-section for sure. If baby A is vertex, they could try to deliver both babies vaginally, but that there is always a possibility of having to do a C-section for baby B, and that if baby B is breech, a c-sec is always saver for her. Hope this helps.

CandyGirl - Tuesday, 26 Aug
Amandarekkedal- 1st of all congrats on the twins :) In response to the bottles, My husband and I used Dr. Browns and the Playtex Drop-ins with our first daughter and continued with the Drop-ins with our son. We are still planning on using the Drop-ins with the twins. The Dr. Browns workied really well but I stopped using them b/c I was always going somewhere w/ my mom and the parts were had to keep clean on the road. We really liked the Drop-ins & they worked better for us under the circumstances. Hope that helps,and congrats again.
• Hi everyone,I have been reading along for a while now but this is the 1st time I have posted anything. I am having 2 girls both are of course breech, go figure. My Dr. hasn't said anything at all about a c-section. Is that normal? Since my other 2 children were not breech, this would be my 1st c-sect. I would really rather not have one, but I would at least like to know what he is planning. When did your Drs. decide that a c-sect. was inevitable?

Mom of 2 expecting Twins - Tuesday, 26 Aug
Hi everyone my name is Lolita Baker, and i am 29wks pregnant today with faternal twins girl/boy? Well so far everything has been fine i am just ready to have them my last ultrasound was at 26wks. and my son weighed 2lbz.1oz. and my girl 2lbs.5oz so they are growing pretty good also. I go back to the doctor Aug. 28 which is my 30 birthday and i am happy about that. The only thing i hate is what everyone has been talking about and that is shortness of breath and tossing and turning to get sleep it is so horrible. Oh i have been cleaning like crazy at times i don't know why but i clean, clean, clean, and sometimes it is late at night my husband calls me crazy but i don't know maybe it is mother nature helping me get things ready for the babies. What do you guys think? I am having a babyshower Sept. 6 i know its early but i wanna get it over with just in case they come early i already got everything else done so do you guys think i am moving to fast? Feel free to hit me back and congradulations to you all.

twinmommy2008 - Monday, 25 Aug
Hi - just joined. I am 29 weeks 2 days pregnant with twin fraternal girls. Amandarekkedal - just something ironic to share with you. My last ultrasound the babies were exactly the same weight as yours. 2 lbs 13 ounces and 2 lbs 14 ounces. :-) I just thought that was weird! Not too much longer to go now, my doc said they will do a c section at 38 weeks, assuming I make it that long!

cah - Monday, 25 Aug
alejad-I'm 27wks with boy/girl twins and I've been seeing my doctor every two weeks. Starting in September, I see him weekly throughout the rest of my pregnancy and get 'big' ultrasounds every 4 weeks.

alejad - Friday, 22 Aug
hello ladies i a 31 weeks and 5 days with twin girls. i was wondering how often everyone oes 2 the doc i still o every 4 weeks my next appt is thurs. i thought i should be goin every 2 wks. they are doing goodd but it seems like i should o more often

MHIGHAM-TWINS - Thursday, 21 Aug
Hi! I am new to this board and I am very excited to finally have a place where people understand me. I am 29 weeks 4 days and I feel like a wishbone!!!! Both girls are growing well (Baby A is 3 pds 1 oz and Baby B is 2 pds 14 ozs) they are measuring two days from each other. I have a eight month old daughter who is about to get her world rocked when the twins come...anybody else have irish triplets? Any advice?

ellenella - Thursday, 21 Aug
I am 30 weeks pregnant today with twins boys. Within the last week my bump feels like it dropped and it is now affecting my bladder. It feels like I need to go to the toilet alot even when I walk. Is it a sign of early labor??

Amandarekkedal - Thursday, 21 Aug
28 weeks 2 days today!!! WHOO HOO (not sure why it feels I have been pregnant for 48 weeks 4 days though... lol) Had my 2nd follow up u/s this morning and both girls are doing great! Baby A is measuring 28.3 weeks and weighing 2lbs 13ozs. Baby B is 28.4 weeks and 2lbs 14ozs. I am extremely tired and seeming to have a harder time making it through 8 hours of work each day. Kind of hoping the Dr asks me to cut back soon... has anyone else cut back on hours but still working part time? I really have no health issues and the babies are doing good, I just am SO SO SO Tired and I hurt so much, I have a hard time with my legs when I first stand after sitting for a while, I look like an old woman who needs a cane to walk... funny to watch, but boy am I sore! I wonder if my Dr would even let me do it. I would have to get him to complete ppwk for FMLA to take unpaid time... anyone else ever do this?

marie momma ov 3 - Wednesday, 20 Aug
hai every 1 i av a question please help, i went for my 30+ scan and both my girls are fine and head down, however 1s head is so low they couldnt measure it, do you think i will go into pre term labour

omgtwins - Wednesday, 20 Aug
does anyone else have restless leg syndrome. OMG it is driving me crazy. A coulple times a day, especially when sitting at the computer, I feel like I have to move my leg. It is so annoying!

Amandarekkedal - Tuesday, 19 Aug
Hello mamas! Question for you... Are any of you planning on breastfeeding? We are going to try... I was wondering though, when the babies are a bit older and used to the breast, I will want to bottle feed as well... any suggestions on the types or brands of bottles would be best??

Meplus2 - Monday, 18 Aug
29 weeks today. I've decided to finish work at the end of this week. I had a trip to the hospital on the weekend because their movements seemed very slow over the prior 2 days and i got a bit worried. But all's good. They were playing possum!! The moment I got strapped to the monitor they went nuts!! Oh well, it's always good to have some peace of mind.

marie momma ov 3 - Friday, 15 Aug
hai every 1, im new to this and trying to get my head round the hole computer thing! im 30 weeks pregnant 2moro with twin girls and would realy like to talk to other moms about there pregnancy. were im from theres no1 2 talk 2 and its getting me down

kristaS - Wednesday, 13 Aug
I am now 30 weeks yay!!! I can't wait for this to be over. I want to see my little boys. I had a fetal assesment and they are both weighing in at 3lbs each.

Swan - Wednesday, 13 Aug
OK...HAD OUR 31WK U/S TODAY AND THE GIRLS ARE DOING GREAT!!! THEIR FLUIDS ARE GREAT AND THEY ARE MEASURING GREAT!!! BABY A IS 3.7LBS AND BABY B IS 3.15LBS....SO DANG...SHE IS NEARLY 4LBS AND THAT IS SOOO EXCITING...THEY ARE POSITIONED SOO WEIRD...THEY WERE BOTH HEAD DOWN 2WKS AGO BUT NOW THEY ARE BABY B TRANSVERSE LYING ACROSS THE TOP OF MY STOMACH AND BABY A IS IN A BREECH POSITION...THEY WOULD NOT KEEP STILL IN ORDER FOR US TO GET GOOD PICS...LOL!!! WELL OFF TO WK 32 IN A COUPLE OF DAYS AND THAT MEANS ONLY 6 MORE TO GO BEFORE THE SCHEDULED SECTION...GOOD LUCK TO ALL YOU LADIES AND BY THE WAY MY DOC HAS PRESCRIBED ME AMBIEN TO HELP ME GET SOME REST...I HOPE IT WORKS!!! TAKE CARE...MUCH LOVE AND MANY BLESSINGS TO COME!!!

omgtwins - Wednesday, 13 Aug
Yay I am finally 28 weeks. Had my 28 wk ultrasound today. The girls are doing good. Baby A 2lb. 1 oz, Baby B 2 lb. 8 oz.

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