If you have more than one child, was the second born earlier in the pregnancy than the first? If you went post-term with your first, how early or late was your second? I really don't want to go too post-term with this second baby - I'm about a week from my due date and will be attempting a VBAC. My first was 11 days late - not sure how long they will be comfortable letting me go this time...
View Poll Results: Did your second baby arrive earlier in the pregnancy than the first?
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Yes, second baby was born earlier in the pregnancy than the first
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No, the first baby arrived earlier in the pregnancy than the second
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Both were born at roughly the same stage in pregnancy
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Other (please say what)
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04-30-2010 #1
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Did your second baby arrive earlier than the first?
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04-30-2010 #2
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DD- 5 days late.
DS- 4 days late.
So, roughly the same time.M, mommy to A 2005, E 2007, and L 2010
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04-30-2010 #3
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DS was born on his due date. DD was 5 days early.
DS 10, 5th grade
DD 8, 3rd grade
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DS was born on the due date I calculated (and where his measurements put him the entire pregnancy, but the fricking doctor's office wouldn't change the due date they calculated based on a 28 day cycle even though mine was 35 days....) DD was born on the doctor's office due date, which was 1 day after my calculated due date. So, I'd say, both were born at roughly the same point in pregnancy, although according to all official records, DD was born a week earlier gestation than DS.
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DD (9/12)
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04-30-2010 #5
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DD - one day before due date
DS - one day before due date (stripped membranes)
DS - one day before due date
We're out of town right now (and w/o MY laptop), so this will likely be my only chance to wish you a happy and wonderful delivery! Hope all goes well!
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04-30-2010 #6
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I don't know yet for me. . . but I know for my mom, her first two were both born on their due dates, and the third was only 4 days early.
Hope you don't have to wait as long with this one as you did your first!Jo
DD#1 "JellyBean" 6/08
DD#2 "Ha" 6/10
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04-30-2010 #7
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DD1 = 2 weeks early
DD2 = 1 day after due date (OB induced)
Interestingly enough they were the EXACT same weight at birth, 7 lbs. 2 oz!
Also, I thought it was strange that DD1 is the one who came early as I had always heard the 2nd pregnancy is supposed to be easier/delivery is quicker...but everything was harder with my 2nd!
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04-30-2010 #8
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DD1--2 weeks early
DD2--6 weeks early
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DS1- 2 days late
DS2- 7 days lateC
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04-30-2010 #10
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both #1 and #2 were 10 days late. It was #3 that decided to come a week early. LOL We'll see what happens this time around.
Herding my flock of 4 kids, all 12 and under.
