https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:02:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/twin-birth-question#post-2828926 Mon, 18 Jun 2018 08:58:45 +0000 Pumuckl 2828926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So my two were born just 4 minutes apart (vaginal delivery) and twin A definitely got to wait for twin B. There was a doc present and she was very much still checking her out when twin B came. DH would have stay with me and baby B though. Wishing you all the best!</p> <p>ETA: I did write out my birthstory at the time, so if you feel like reading it :) : <a href="http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-med-free-birth-story-twin-edition" rel="nofollow">http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-med-free-birth-story-twin-edition</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/twin-birth-question#post-2828879 Mon, 18 Jun 2018 07:38:44 +0000 hilary 2828879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was induced with my twins at 38 weeks. Same as you, there was a size disparity (and still is at 3.5 years old). Baby A was 5 lbs and Baby B was 4 lbs born 3 minutes apart. My hospital preferred to keep the twins together so even though Baby B was borderline they didn't take her to the NICU. She had to be under the warmer A LOT and had a decent amount of trouble keeping up her temperature. But she was able to keep it up after that first night and passed the car seat test so we left the hospital within 48 hours. </p> <p>Hospital policy dictates a lot so it might be good to check into that if it will alleviate any anxiety/stress for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/twin-birth-question#post-2828853 Sun, 17 Jun 2018 23:41:54 +0000 QBbride 2828853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would have your DH wait and see the birth of the second twin! At 37+5, there’s a good chance neither will need NICU (NICU nurse here!) and even if they do, it likely won’t be right away (like it the smaller twin has issues with low blood sugar etc). IF the first baby does need NICU right away, usually the admission process is pretty busy anyway so it will be nicer for your DH to see baby B’s birth.</p> <p>Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/twin-birth-question#post-2828694 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 20:08:22 +0000 BSB 2828694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Since my twins were induced at 34 weeks, it was a given that they both would go to the nicu. My husband followed my DD to the nicu and I had my doula stay with me so I could still have the support. My husband followed the babies and when I was ready and able, I went to see the babies. DD had initial breathing issues so it was good that she had my husband at least near her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/twin-birth-question#post-2828674 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 16:00:31 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 2828674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LaughLines: Same as above who had singletons that went to the NICU. We knew our son would have to go towards the end of the labor, before the c-section began. He was born not breathing but thankfully was revived really quickly by the NICU team in the operating room and brought to me by my husband for a few minutes once he was stable. Then as they were closing me up my husband went with him up to the NICU. I think the NICU team can do pretty much what they need to(emergency-wise) in the operating room itself, and take them up once stable? If I’m wrong someone please correct me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/twin-birth-question#post-2828652 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 11:07:48 +0000 Truth Bombs 2828652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LaughLines: my inclination would be the same as yours. If Baby A does need to go to the NICU the nurses and doctors will be doing their thing.. there’s nothing your husband could do to help that I believe would warrant not being there to support you as you deliver Baby B and to witness the birth of his child. I would be surprised if the hospital forced your husband to go to the NICU while you were still delivering. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/twin-birth-question#post-2828650 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 10:48:46 +0000 LaughLines 2828650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I'm leaning toward having DH stay with me for the birth of baby B and then go to the NICU (if needed). I'll be 37w5d at induction and there are no know health issues with either baby, so even if baby A does have to go it will probably be for something minor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/twin-birth-question#post-2828643 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 10:21:41 +0000 muffinsmuffins 2828643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Only one baby here but I did have to go with our son when he was born. He went for observation as he was born at 35 weeks. They had everything set up and a team in the room when he was born but since he was ok it wasn’t like a rush off/emergency to go there. He nursed and got weighed and then I took him while DW recovered. I fed him a bottle there and got him settled and then went back to DW, then we both went back a couple hours later for feeding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/twin-birth-question#post-2828640 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 10:13:06 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2828640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sams Mom: @LaughLines: I just had one baby and neither of us went to nicu with her when she unexpectedly had to go after a little. After we got transferred in to postpartum, we went over to see her. I wish he went with her!</p> <p>ETA thst I definitely think in your DH situation I would wait to see baby B born, and then make my way to the nicu once you are ok. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/twin-birth-question#post-2828639 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 10:09:24 +0000 Caly 2828639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I honestly don't know how to answer your question since it's really up to personal preference. My twins are fraternal (were IVF) and were 10 mins apart for a vaginal birth born at 36 wks. Also, there was a size disparity between them (and still is, haha) Multiple births at my hospital were in the operating room and there were also nicu nurses for each baby already set up. When baby a was born, they let me hold her for a second and then whisked her away to be tested and off to the nicu. When baby b was born (the smaller), she wasn't breathing well and was immediately taken to the nicu, I only saw her for a second. My husband stayed with me the entire time during both births and also went to recovery with me. We were both able to see the babies about an hour or so later after I recovered some and they were both stabilized. I don't think there's a right or wrong answer, it's really up to how you both feel and hospital policy. Either way, make your wishes known to the staff so they're aware. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/twin-birth-question#post-2828633 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 09:56:24 +0000 Sams Mom 2828633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not a twin mom, but I know my hospitals policy was that a parent has to go with the baby if it goes to NICU. So it might come down to hospital policy. But hopefully they won't need NICU time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/twin-birth-question#post-2828626 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 09:46:35 +0000 LaughLines 2828626@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm pregnant with twins and have my induction scheduled for next Thursday the 21st. Baby A has been smaller than baby B the whole pregnancy (they are fraternal, there is no ttts). </p> <p>If baby A needs to go to the NICU for any reason (low birth weight, etc) should I have my husband go with him and potentially miss the birth of baby B? Should he stay for baby B and then go find baby A?? </p> <p>I'm not sure either of them will need NICU time, I just want to be prepared </p>