Community› The Bump Message Boards› Multiples
Multiples
New Discussion

2 babies, 1 heartbeat - vanishing twin? :(

katc76katc76 member
in Multiples

our first ultrasound was yesterday. Baby A had a great heartbeat (170bpm) and measured about 9 weeks. Baby B measured about 7.5 weeks with no heartbeat. 

 Has this happened to anyone else before? I feel like I should give up all hope that MAYBE, just maybe, they are wrong....but there's a part of me that believes they are. Wishful thinking?

It's all bitter sweet. I am happy that Baby A is so strong...but so sad that baby B doesn't seem to be making it.

Advice? Thoughts? :( 

BabyFruit Ticker
Report Reply to Post

Re: 2 babies, 1 heartbeat - vanishing twin? :(

  • Kristi1971Kristi1971 member
    I do not have any experience with this, but I know others here have had experience.  It seems that most people have the experience that the heartbeat is found at the next one.  However, one of my best friends experienced the vanishing twin.  She was sad for a little, but really she was so thankful that her Baby A came through strong.  Her little Baby A entered school this year.  Smile  HUGS.  I wish the best for you.
    image Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • JenScott-4-09JenScott-4-09 member
    I don't have any advice. Just wanted to say that my T&P's are with you and hope that there is a heartbeat at the next visit. Sorry you are going through this.
    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
  • designerchai2230designerchai2230 member

    Hang in there, I know it can be scary! I by no means am a doctor, but I am currently carrying twins. Sometimes the doctor can't find the babies heartbeat that early. I know that weeks 10-12 are sometimes easier to find the heartbeat. Also, sometimes one of the babies is positioned where you can't get a good read on the heartbeat. Sometimes when doctor's perform ultrasounds that early, they can see a flicker, which is the babies heart is beating, but it just can't be detected a reading yet. 

     Hugs and my thought and prayers are with you :) 

      

    Report Reply
  • Reilly626Reilly626 member
    I'm sorry.
    Report Reply
  • katc76katc76 member

    Thank so much everyone - for the info and for your thoughts and prayers. 

    My next appointment will be in two weeks...I'll keep ya posted.

    xoxo

    kat 

    BabyFruit Ticker
    Report Reply
  • growbeangrowgrowbeangrow
    Granted this was earlier, but at 5w5d we had one heartbeat and one empty sac. We were told the second sac would most likely be absorbed. A few weeks later, we had two heartbeats.
    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"