1St Baby Born Early, Is It Likely My 2Nd One Will Be Too?

My 1st was 3 weeks early and my 2nd was also 3 weeks early almost to the date. My water broke at the hospital with my 1st and at home with my 2nd. I think this is probably pretty unusual because it seems all babies come when they are ready. Like the lady said before, if the baby is at 37 weeks, everything should be ok, but I would suggest that you are ready early around the house, etc, "just in case". I did this automatically because I just felt like my second might be early, too. I carried both babies pretty low, so I don't know if that could be the reason. Like the others have said, I wouldn't worry if all is well with your pregnancy. Good luck to you. My second was due Jan 8, and I had her Dec. 18th just perfect for Christmas!! :)

It depends on many factors - any medical reason you were early???

Well my 1st one was 6 wks early and just had sonogram and Dr appt and they sd everything was fine, waiting for baby to turn. I was however Juenville diabetes but only when I was preg. But my water broke the Dr sd it might be bc boys are lower and just pushed. But had to go to NICU for 2 weeks.

Now my 2cd was 4 weeks early, but that time it was planned they did a spinal test to ensure baby lungs were devel enough and with the PG diabetes they took her early.She was fine and got to stay in our room.

I would say be prepared, when I had mine there were alot of babies that I noticed came early. There No gte either way.
The baby just might decide to stay longer. But from my experience just be prepared ealry if your 1st one came early.
Best wishes on your baby !

First let me say I understand totally where your head is right now. My son came at 27 weeks. When I became pregnant with my daughter, we all including the doctor were on pins and needles. Every little twinge or leak was an immediate trip to the labor and delivery floor. When it came close to the date of when I had my son, I was really freaked looking for any sign that I would go into premature labor(my kids were due around the same month)...She held on and was born in August when she was suppose to.

My advice to you would be to listen to your doctor, RELAX, RELAX and RELAX. congratulations

Dear A.,
I had 3 and it wasn't the same with any of then. Don't know about others. Good luck and god bless.
J. G

I agree with everyone that each pregnancy is different. I just happen to be one where each of my 3 children came earlier each time. My 1st was 2 days before due date, my 2nd was 9 days before, and my 3rd came 13 days before. Also, my labor was shorter each time I went in (which I didn't mind that). I just say, "Be prepared!"

My first baby was born at 30 weeks gestation...that's 10 weeks early. My second was overdue by one week. It's in God's hands.

A.,

Not all pregnancies are alike. All my boys were born within a few to 9 days of thier due dates. Of course, the weirdest part was all 3 were born with the cord wrapped around their necks.

Interesting to say the least.
D.

Not neccesarly. I had four, and they came at all differnt times. My second one was the earliest, and my forth came the latest.

My first tried to come 2 months early but we were able to stall her until 2 weeks before her due date. #2 was just under a week before her due date, and #3 missed her due date by 2 days! So my girls kept getting closer to the mark! The moral of this story is that every pregnancy and delivery is different.

My first was 12 days early so that's what I was looking for with #2 - she was 5 days early. It's hard not to get impatient when you pass that mark, but like everyone else said, they all have their own timing. Congrats and good luck!

I had my first at 36 1/2 weeks and I had my second at 39 weeks so I think it is true that each pregnancy is different.

My first came on her exact due date, naturally, my 2nd came 3 weeks early and my 3rd was late...I think it truly depends on the baby. Enjoy these last few months with your little boy and get some rest. :)

Technically, 37 weeks isn't really that early, considering your due date is plus or minus two weeks, so the first could have been just a week early. All babies are different, my first was 11 days past her due date, second was 37 weeks, third was a week before, fourth was right on the dot, and the twins were 36 weeks, witch with twins is term. It just depends on the kid, 38-40 weeks is what they deem a term pregnancy because of the plus or minus two weeks. If you had had a 35 weeker or earlier, then it would be of some concern that you would go into pre-term labor again, but 37 weeks I wouldn't be concerned. You will probably be just fine.