Went in expecting to see one and got blindsided by a second baby! They're Di/Di twins. Still in shock! My severe morning sickness and belly make so much sense now. Both heartbeats in the 170s and both babies are measuring right for almost 8 weeks. Congrats everyone!
Our little peanut is measuring 8w6d and had a strong heartbeat! (But doc didn't tell me the rate and I was too emotional to think to ask). I'm feeling really emotional that my husband couldn't be there, but I sent him the picture as soon as I left the office and now he is dying to tell people!
This may be a stupid question but some of the twin US look like they share a sack and others look separate. Is that the difference between identical and fraternal or does that have nothing to do with it?
ETA: maybe I should have put that in the questions thread, just so curious and excited for all you multiple moms!
@char245 Yep. Identical twins share a sac because they came from one egg. Fraternal twins have their own because they come from 2 different eggs! There are quite a few twins going on in this BMB!
Lurking** @char245 and @purpleteacher82 so twins come in lots of "types" there is Di/Di where they have different sacs/placentas, Mono/Di where there is one sac but a membrane separating them and different placentas or Mo/Mo- same sac, no membrane and a shared placenta. Di/Di can be identical or fraternal depending on when the egg split. Mono's are identical. hope that helps.
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Lurking** @char245 and @purpleteacher82 so twins come in lots of "types" there is Di/Di where they have different sacs/placentas, Mono/Di where there is one sac but a membrane separating them and different placentas or Mo/Mo- same sac, no membrane and a shared placenta. Di/Di can be identical or fraternal depending on when the egg split. Mono's are identical. hope that helps.
Yes, this exactly. I was going to go into detail after the other explanation...but then didn't.
@Sparkylove you should be able to tell after the first ultrasound. If they are in different sacs, they are di/di. Typically di/di are fraternal but they could be identical based on when the egg split. If they are in the same sac, they are identical and either mo/mo or mo/di. If they're in the same sac, most of the time a membrane will form between them to separate them, making them mo/di. We found our membrane around 12 weeks. If a membrane doesn't form, they're mo/mo, which is significantly higher risk. If you Google a little you can find examples of what each look like.
Everything looks normal for approximately 6+5! Fetal pole and yolk sac both visible on scan. Fetal heart rate measured about 132 and was reassured this is in the normal HR range for this developmental period. I'm so relieved!
Went in Friday for my initial visit and you can add me to the twin mom camp. Di-Di measured 8wks 3d with both hrs 173-174. Dr did an initial ultrasound then sent me upstairs where they had better machines .
Just left my first appt! Measured spot on for 8 weeks. Due March 17! Heard the heartbeat, now I’m excited! LOL I’ve been calling the baby the Seahorse since it had a tail so that’s the nickname I suppose lol. So happy ❤️ Also glad it was just 1!
Only pic she could get of them both (can’t even see babies really lol) baby A measured 6w6d HR is 142. Baby B measured 6w0d HR is 122... anyone have success stories of one being so little? ❤️
@Sparkylove no success story, but I’m guessing your twins are fraternal, which means you ovulated twice, either at the same time and they implanted at different times or on two different days. Hopefully that helps to put your mind at ease and they keep growing on track.
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Lurking*** @Sparkylove US dating can be +/-5 days and since your twins are Di/di every baby grows differently. its is not uncommon for one twin to be a little behind and and grow fine or even catch up. Its not uncommon for one to be larger one month and the other to be bigger the next. congrats on the twins, its a crazy roller coaster but so much fun. @meggyme the ovulating at different days thing is SOOOO rare that there are many other much more likely explanations especially since measuring babies this early even a millimeter difference in mouse click makes a difference in estimated gestational age.
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@maggiemadeit wow! So clear! Was that abdominal or tv??
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@Sparkylove we are having twins as well, and at first she had a hard time getting a good view because they are kinda stacked on top of each other. She had them at 4 days apart until she finally got them to cooperate and then she measured them exactly the same. The angle has to be exactly right and that can be tougher to accomplish with less room to maneuver.
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@3rdtime_charmed awe congrats and yay! That makes me feel better because baby A is like right in front of B and she had a really hard time measuring! ❤️
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ETA: maybe I should have put that in the questions thread, just so curious and excited for all you multiple moms!
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Finally got got an estimated due date. Around Feb 25th
6w6d - hb 138. We were so relieved
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@char245 and @purpleteacher82 so twins come in lots of "types" there is Di/Di where they have different sacs/placentas, Mono/Di where there is one sac but a membrane separating them and different placentas or Mo/Mo- same sac, no membrane and a shared placenta. Di/Di can be identical or fraternal depending on when the egg split. Mono's are identical. hope that helps.
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6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
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Restarted Fertility tx
IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
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Everything looks normal for approximately 6+5! Fetal pole and yolk sac both visible on scan. Fetal heart rate measured about 132 and was reassured this is in the normal HR range for this developmental period. I'm so relieved!
Married: 2016
BFP #1 4/23/18, blighted ovum 5/29/18
BFP#2 7/14/18, DS 4/5/19
We got our US yesterday at 9 weeks 2 days. The heartbeat was 174 and everything looked good, so I couldn’t resist slapping a big sis shirt on DD.
Baby N measured at 7w5d. Hb 150. Close enough to lmp that she isn't changing my due date.
Went today at 9+3 and the baby measured 10+2 so they pushed the due date up to Mar 5. Strong heartbeat and wiggling around. So relieved and happy.
@Sparkylove US dating can be +/-5 days and since your twins are Di/di every baby grows differently. its is not uncommon for one twin to be a little behind and and grow fine or even catch up. Its not uncommon for one to be larger one month and the other to be bigger the next. congrats on the twins, its a crazy roller coaster but so much fun.
@meggyme the ovulating at different days thing is SOOOO rare that there are many other much more likely explanations especially since measuring babies this early even a millimeter difference in mouse click makes a difference in estimated gestational age.
Diagnosed : unexplained infertility
6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
TTC #3 5/2016
Restarted Fertility tx
IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
Married: 2012
BFP #1 Sept 2014, MMC Dec 2014 | BFP #2 May 2015, DD Jan 2016 | BFP #3 May 2017, MC July 2017 | BFP #4 Jan 2018, MC Feb 2018 | BFP #5 July 2018, fingers crossed
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PCOS, plus some medical issues that make me high risk.
Our rainbow babies are due 3/21!!!!!
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