New here! And expecting twins!

MNdesigner · September 2009

Hi ladies,

We found out yesterday at our first u/s that we are having TWINS! We are shocked, excited, and more than a little bit terrified. I'm looking forward to gaining some great insight from everyone on this board!

We have to have another ultrasound to confirm whether the twins have their own amniotic sacs... has anyone else had to do this, and how common is it? Should I be worried? I tend to worry anyway, so any stories to put me at ease would be awesome!

TIA!

jacobandcrystal · September 2009

Congratulations!!

We also had to make sure there were 2 amniotic sacs because it was very hard to distinguish on the 1st u/s. Luckily, there are two! Having mono/mono twins is very rare, try not to worry about it.

pea-kay · September 2009

that's pretty common, it's hard to see the membrane separating monochorionic babies early on. how far along are you?

Marybetina · September 2009

I am 9 weeks pregnant with twins also. I have an appointment to find out if they are in separate amniotic sacs in a couple days. I've nervous too, but the doctor said she just needs a better picture.

jenkm · September 2009

Guess what? I'm expecting twins too, and it looks like we have the same due date!!!

April 21st by chance?

PM me sometime.

jenn_darrin1515 · September 2009

Just wanted to say congratulations!!!

Temp159135562506975 · September 2009

congrats and welcome!

unfortunately there is a lot to worry about with a twin pregnancy - so you'll have to get used to it Expect many US's.

Get Dr. Luke's book on being pg with twins, triplets and quads- read it ASAP- it will answer a lot of your questions and help you to have a safe/healthy pg.

LoveTravel · September 2009

Congratulations!

ErinCB · September 2009

Congrats!!

It's common to have to have a 2nd u/s to confirm. For me, we saw that we were having twins at my first u/s at 8w. Then I had to go for an "official" u/s to confirm twins a few days later. Then, maybe a week or two after that, I went to see my MFM and he did another u/s as well.

It is important to determine if they are in their own gestational sacs and things like that so they can monitor your risk level. Twin pregnancy does come w/ a set of risks, but you'll be watched closely and you'll get u/s's most likely every 4 weeks.

Don't worry!! It's very exciting! Congrats again!

Shannonlea · September 2009

Congrats! You'll get alot of u/s with a twin pregnancy. Its pretty neat because you get to see the babies alot but it can also make you worry but try not to worry too much.

MNdesigner · September 2009

Thanks ladies!

LoveTravel, your siggy pic is ADORABLE! Love the matching carriers!

MNdesigner · September 2009

jenkm: YGPM!

Ms.Scarlet · September 2009

Congrats and welcome!

kelliwill · September 2009

Congrats and Welcome!! ?Yes, you will want to know if there is one sac or two. ?We were originally told that we had two placentas and two sacs and then two weeks later we saw the peri who said, No, two sacs (they look for a membrane at each visit) and only one placenta. ?This increases my risk, one placenta brings other challanges and there is a risk of TTTS (twin to twin transfusion syndrome). ?Therefore I see a perinatologist every two weeks and he closely monitors their growth against each other and I see the OB every 4 weeks, until recently when it's every 2 weeks. ?A twin pregnancy is NOT like a singelton and brings it's own issues. ?I totally recommend getting a perinatologist. ?I had to switch OB's as well because I was seeing a general practitioner who delivers babies, and they don't do twins (I would have switched anyway, just to be safe and get better care). ?I also recommend Dr. Luke's book. ?This board is VERY helpful!! ?GL!!! ?

mommymatter · September 2009

It took until our 4th or 5th U/S for them to find the membrane. That was the best day ever!

DESXF · September 2009

Yes, we had 2 initial U/S. You could clearly see a dividing line in my first U/S at 11 weeks, but my OB had me come back 2 weeks later to double check everything. She said it was standard with multiples.

Congrats and welcome

blairsgirl · September 2009

Congrats!

Pipigirl · September 2009

Hello! My husband and I found out today that we are also expecting twins at the end of April. We are shocked, since there is no family history. There's a lot to think about. Thanks for all the help. I know I'll be lurking and asking more questions. What a great resource!