Mothers of Twins: How far along were you when you delivered?

Question

I am trying to determine how long I will be able to stay at my job, I am a teacher, and need to plan for the rest of the school year. How many weeks along were you by the time you delivered? The doctor told me they wanted to shoot for 37 weeks.

Answer 1

I have not delivered yet but we are scheduled at 36 weeks unless something else arises.

Answer 2

I delivered at 32 weeks because the doctor could not stop the contractions. The amount of time you stay at your job depends on how you are carring, if your cramping, if your fluids are low, if you have had a miscarrage, premature birth before ect. Every woman differs. I stayed working with my twins untill I was 25-26 weeks along but that was because I started having problems but I know women who stayed working untill they were 35-38 weeks along with twins. I would say if you have not had any problems and if your doctor is not concerned, take your leave when you are around 30-34 weeks along. Just take it easy and listen to your body when it says you have had enough.
Congrads on the babies!!!! Twins are alot of fun!

Answer 3

I think the national average for twin delivery is 36 weeks, but you should plan on delivering earlier (approx 34 weeks) because this is not uncommon- always be prepared! I would give your school your "goal date" of 36 weeks, but advise them to be prepared if you need to leave a little earlier, and make sure you that you have your stuff in order for the long term sub as of 32 weeks or so. Good luck!

Answer 4

I delivered at 33 weeks 5 days...the boys had some breathing issues and had to be put on CPAP, which is a pressurized oxygen machine, not a ventilator.
My boys, fraternal twins, weighed 4lbs. 4 oz, and 4lbs. 9 oz. They had to stay in the NICU for 19 and 21 days, despite the steroids. My weaker baby, Kameron stayed the longest, but is now the healthier of the 2. Kollin, the stronger baby at birth, is now asthmatic and gets sick easily. It really depends on the child. THe longer they stay in, the better, so hang in there!

Answer 5

I am also a teacher and I know about planning. I went off work at 33 weeks because I couldnt take it anymore. I had my twins 2 days after I left work. I was 34 weeks to the day. My boys were good and had to spend about a week in the hospital.

Answer 6

I am a feternal twin myself!

My mother delivered 2 months early....72 hours labour (trying to stop the labour - doctors) and didn't even know she was having twins either!!! BIG SURPRISE
We are 5 mins apart... I weighed 2lbs 14oz and my brother weighed 2lbs 13oz.

My twin died August 3, 1972 @ 9 days old. He wasn't fully developed. I stayed in the hospital for almost 2 months after my birth.

Answer 7

I delivered by planned c-section at 37.5 weeks. I really didn't feel like working after about 32 weeks. I was just too big and tired. The best bet is probably to prepare assuming you could be put on bedrest or deliver at any time.

Answer 8

I delivered at 38 wks. That was with bedrest and meds to keep the contractions away. I would play it by ear, but I started to feel pretty bad around the 20-25 wk mark.

Answer 9

I didn't have twins but wanted to add this: a friend of mine was pregnant with twins (making that number 4 and 5 for her!) and she made it to 39 weeks!! I thought that was really good for being pregnant with twins. They were both 7 pounds and didn't spend any time in the NICU. Just wanted to let you know...good luck!!!

Answer 10

My sis in law was at 36 weeks 3 days with her twins.
My sis went to 37 weeks 4 days with hers.