Slow weight gain for twins?

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Not sure if it’s a big deal, but those weight gain calculators are freaking me out! 27 weeks w/twins and I have gained 15-18 lbs total since the beginning. Everything I am reading says this isn’t enough. Should I be worried?

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You should be fine. They should give you a growth scan soon to ease your mind. I am considered obese my pre-pregnancy weight was 214, I dropped down to 208 at 8wks. From 8wks until 23 wks my weight stayed at 208. From 24 wks until now at 28 wks I weigh 209...the doctors say the babies are doing great.

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I only gained 20 pounds my whole pregnancy. Had them at 34+6 at good weights.

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I only gained 13lbs my entire pregnancy.  They came out being 5lbs 4oz and 5lbs 1oz at only 35+1.

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I was at a similar spot... I didn't start gaining until after 20 weeks. Now, at 36 weeks, I'm right around 30. My high point was around 35, but I've been losing the last few weeks. Doctor's not concerned as babies are weighing in appropriately on ultrasound.

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If you’re worried, talk to your doctor or ask them to appoint a nutritionist. I’m fortunate to have a great hospital nearby that has one of the best NICUs in the country, especially for twins. I had a lot of trouble gaining weight early and possibly related to that (and my thyroid issues) my babies struggled to grow. It was strongly recommended that I get on a high protein diet ASAP and at 16 weeks I finally started to gain about 1lb a week. I’m 29 weeks now and am up close to 40 lbs. I feel great, I don’t look fat, and I know the weight will fall off after birth and while breastfeeding. I have MoDi twins and we ended up with major complications and needed surgery to cure TTTS that developed. Take your health and weight gain seriously - track protein intake, take vitamins, and focus on what’s best for the babies. Some people manage to gain little weight and still have healthy babies but my doctors stress that it’s not always the case. Twin pregnancy is complicated. Especially if you’re carrying an identical set.

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I gained maybe 15lbs my entire pregnancy. They came at 36 weeks at 5.4lbs and 5.1lbs so I was all baby belly. At two weeks PP I weighed less then I did then before I got pregnant 😂😂😂.

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I’m 21 weeks gained 13 so far. Ultrasounds are showing them growing right on track. People keep telling me I’m so tiny but I just had an appt today and my doc said oh no definitely not. And I’m like trust me I don’t feel tiny lol

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I’ve only gained 3 pounds and I’m having them in 2 weeks. As long as your doctor isn’t concerned, you don’t need to be.

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