Over 35 weeks and no birth plan for my twins?

[Mummytomylittlegirl]

Hi,

So I understand that it might be ‘too early’, but I feel completely fobbed off and in the dark and it’s really worrying me.

Every appointment I go to, which is a lot as I’ve been having weekly Doppler scans, I see a different doctor/ midwife who just says it will be discussed later.

Twin 1’s growth has been slowing on my last two growth scans, and I have another one tomorrow so we should get some answers. But I’m worried they will fob me off again without a plan, and that I will have to go to 38 weeks. I am not coping with the pregnancy well at all, and I feel like getting a c section/ induction date could really help. Plus my family don’t live close and I need to make arrangements for my little girl.

Am I expecting too much? Has anyone been in this situation with the growth issue/ twin birth?

I still don’t even know whether I want to try natural or go for c section, I really feel like this should have been properly discussed by now but I’ve never even met my actual designated consultant!

Any advice or experiences welcome.

Hi! Update really good news.

So basically I took the advice on this thread, after considering everything I decided I’d like a c section. So we went in, asked for one (well DH asked for a date..), and got it! In a week or so time and I’ll be exactly 37 weeks. Luckily my small twins growth has picked up so everything is looking good.

Midwife I saw was actually great, she brought in the consultant and I didn’t need to justify c section at all. They decided 37 weeks would be better to avoid me going into labour. We started going through all the paperwork and she answered all the questions I had. Steroid injections all booked, we know exactly what will be happening. I know all about visiting times, what to expect on the day and during the surgery/ afterwards. I can also change my mind and have an induction on that date if I want (unlikely!). Feel like I can really mentally prepare for this now.

We’re both much happier and less stressed! Also feeling confident that a c section is right for me after doing lots of research.

Next dilemma is trying to sort out visitors as it seems everyone wants to come and stay!

Thanks again everyone for your help and support. I honestly thought this would be such a stressful day I was sick this morning but it’s turned out to be the opposite!

Ahhh well done op!!!! Keeping fingers crossed all goes to plan xxx

Great news!

That's such a great update. So glad you've got it sorted