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Vanishing twin

european90european90 member
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Hi there! I have done a search on this subject throughout the community but it did not see any recent conversations so I was hoping to get a bit of feedback here.
I had my first ultrasound last wk at 6w5d which reveeled 2 babies each in there own sack. Baby A measured right on target with HR of 126. (Super stoked), baby B was barely visible but a heartbeat was noted. The doctor said she believes that B will probably not make it just absorb. She said not to be sad if that happens. My hubby and I are ok if with this news but of course we are hoping for the best. I was just wondering if anyone has had an experience with this? I know when a fetus just absorbs, there generally aren't any symptoms such a spotting and cramping but I'm just wondering if anyone noticed anything?
I know everyone is different but this has me very curious to learn more about other women's experiences. I have another ultrasound scheduled next wk at 8w5d.
Thank you
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Re: Vanishing twin

  • purplefan1purplefan1 member
    I don't have any insights on this and haven't read much on it, but I am hoping that by next appointment you get some more information. Sounds like you and husband have a great perspective on it and I hope the best for whatever outcome happens! Let us know what the next scan says.
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  • mrsgillham14mrsgillham14 member
    I don't have any experience with this but @BostonBaby1 does. Maybe she can help
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  • PugsandKissesPugsandKisses member
    My cousin had a vanishing twin. There only reason that she knew was from early an U/S.
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  • european90european90 member
    I've learned that nowadays woman have ultrasounds much earlier than they ever used to and that's how it's found that a twin was there. Most of the time women don't even know there was a twin. It's strange to know there are 2 inside me now and next week the US may only show one.
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  • goldie987goldie987 member
    There tend to be no symptoms from vanishing twins. If it wasn't for early ultrasounds, most women wouldn't even know that they were carrying twins at one point.
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  • european90european90 member
    I thought as much. Usually woman don't have ultrasounds until a bit later in their 1st trimester. I'm just glad to know there aren't any symptoms. Next wks US should tell me more.
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