31 weeks with twins after bpd/ds - babies behind

Hi all, 

I had the BPD/DS 3 years ago and are now pregnant with fraternal twin girls.  Had a scan today and baby A weighs 2lb 10oz and baby B  2lb 13oz.  They are measuring 2 weeks smaller than they should.  I'm on bed rest because of a terrible fall a couple of weeks ago and my gynecologist says they might come much earlier than expected.  All babies here below 5lbs automatically goes to NICU - and usually stays for weeks/months.  Which we obviously don't want.

What I want to know is if you think they are behind because of the DS?  Maybe because I really struggle to get enough protein in.  Anyone who had similar problems and advice on how I can make them grow bigger faster?

I've also only picked up 6 lbs in 31 weeks with this twin pregnancy so far.  Do you think that is normal after wls?

Thank you in advance!

 

Are you certain about your date of conception?  Was this your first ultrasound?

Hi Alice,

Yes, it is IVF babies, so date is certain.  We get ultrasounds every 2 weeks.  Everytime they were fine.  2 weeks ago they were 1 week behind and now 2!

I doubt it's wls related--the babies will take what they need out of your reserves and if you aren't loosing weight then you can't be dipping into your reserves much---what does your MD say?

The only thing I can think of that would help is to just keep eating high protein/high fat and see if that helps.

(((HUGS))

 Thanks for your reply. He also just says to up my protein.  It's sooo difficult for me, but I started logging it today and "force feed" myself! :)  How much protein do I need per day?  Any idea?  Dr. Barbara Luke's book, When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, and Quads says that for twin pregnancy you need 176g!!!  And then there is the malabsorbtion.  I will never get 200+ down!

 

200 grams~ WOW~!!!  Can you tolerate protein shakes?? I get 30-35 grams protein in a shake-maybe that's a way to do it?  I have always aimed for 80-100 but that was pre-pregnancy, but I wasn't told to increase with pregnancy--my labs were fine--I need to get them re-done-my baby is 1 month old today!

 

Should add--I"m RNY so my malabsorption is much less than yours.

Protein shakes make me even more nauseous, but I've now experimented with things to add to make it tast better. I managed to get 148g in today. Big milestone for me. Will push for more tomorrow.
Oh, and my protein has always been too low

My favorite one-that dh and my kids will drink since it doesn't taste like a protein shake--is 1/2 cup OJ, 1 dannon light and fit peach yogurt, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 6 ice cubes in a blender

That sounds delicious! Will definitely give it a try! Thanks!

I can't really comment on your specific situation, but I wanted to wish you the best!  My husband and his twin brother were born at 28 weeks and while they spent a while in the hospital, they are perfectly fine now!  Both are very bright and successful with no long term effects due to being born so early.