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i sware im having twins is there any way to tell w/o going to the doctor...my appt. is on the 19 and i can not wait that long....

2006-10-04 05:56:27 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting Pregnancy

the doctor said they had no other openings and that is the best they can do i picked up prenantal so im not w/o but i just really want to know how im doing you know what i mean...

2006-10-04 06:01:41 · update #1

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Its a possibilty. I've produced over 8 pairs of twins in my time. Yep! I'm one well producing stud

2006-10-04 06:51:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

With toddler #2 i did not circulate to a Dr until eventually i became into 23 weeks. Had no scientific insurance, medicaid would not take me, and not sufficient money to pay for it myself. She's now an exceptionally healthful, chuffed 4 year previous. besides as long as your taking a pre-natal nutrition (Walmart has them. Ask on the drugstore in case you would be unable to discover them) you will desire to be ok. With my first toddler (now 10 yrs previous) they'd not even make an appointment until eventually after 12 weeks. do exactly the superb you are able to. think of, a hundred years in the past maximum women basically observed their dr a pair of times for the time of being pregnant. sure it rather is become typical for alot of human beings to circulate even earlier they omit their era. yet until eventually your extreme threat they make you wait. solid success.

2016-10-15 12:33:19 · answer #2 · answered by sachiko 4 · 0 0

Check your symptoms against this list.
1) Ultrasound Confirmation
Seeing is believing... the only way to indisputably confirm a twin or multiple pregnancy is to see it -- via ultrasound. An ultrasound image can indicate without a doubt if there is more than one fetus. Ultimately, no matter what other signs or symptoms you have, the only way you'll know for sure is to have an ultrasound.
More: Twin Ultrasound Photo Gallery
2) Doppler Heartbeat Count
Using harmless sound waves, a Doppler system amplifies fetal heart sounds, usually distinguishable late in the first trimester. An experienced physician or midwife can detect more than one heartbeat, indicating a multiple pregnancy. However, the sounds can be misleading; what appears to be a second heartbeat may actually be background noise or the mother's own heartbeat.
3)Elevated HcG Levels
For various reasons, doctors may monitor HcG (human chorionic gonadotropin) levels. HcG is a hormone detectable in pregnant women's blood or urine about 10 days post-conception; it increases at a rapid rate, peaking about 10 weeks into the pregnancy. Twins may produce an elevated level of HcG. However, the standard HcG level for twins also falls within the normal range for singletons.
4) Abnormal AFP Test Results
AFP (Alphafetoprotein) screening is a blood test performed on pregnant mothers during the second trimester. Also known as maternal serum screening or triple marker screen, it is used to identify increased risks of certain birth defects. A twin pregnancy can produce an usually high -- or "positive -- result.
5) Measuring Large for Gestational Age
Throughout the pregnancy, the doctor or midwife may measure the height of the uterine fundus (from the top of the pubic bone to the top of the uterus) as a way of indicating gestational age. A twin or multiple pregnancy may causes the mother's uterus to expand beyond the range of a single pregnancy. However, other factors may also increase the measurements.
6) Weight Gain
Just as a multiple pregnancy may cause a mother to measure large, it may also result in an increased weight gain. How much weight a woman gains can vary depending on her height, body type and how much she weighed pre-pregnancy. Increased or rapid weight gain more than likely reflects eating choices rather than twins; generally, mothers of twins only gain about 10 lbs. more than singleton mothers.
7) Excessive Morning Sickness
About 50% of pregnant women experience some amount of vomiting or nausea associated with their pregnancy. Moms of multiples certainly aren't exempt, but neither are they doomed to a double dose. Only about 15% of respondents in a poll on this site reported enhanced morning sickness symptoms as an indicator of their multiple pregnancies. Experiences vary widely -- some do, some don't.
8) Early/Frequent Fetal Movement
Feeling a baby -- or babies -- move inside the womb is one of the most thrilling aspects of pregnancy. Although many moms of multiples do experience more frequent or earlier fetal movement, there is considerable disagreement among medical professionals on the subject. For some women, recognizable feelings of movement occur earlier in subsequent pregnancies, whether there is one baby or more.
9) Extreme Fatigue
This is the most commonly reported complaint during pregnancy with multiples. Sleepiness, lethargy and exhaustion during the first trimester can be enhanced because the body is working overtime to nurture more than one baby. In some cases, the fatigue can be attributed to other factors (work, stress, poor nutrition, having other children), but it can also be an indication of multiples.
10) History/Hunches
While the other items in this list refer to some kind of visible evidence -- exaggerated symptoms, abnormal test results, etc. -- we can't disregard the power of a mother's intuition. A family history of multiples, or a powerful hunch can be convincing indicators. Follow up with your doctor about these feelings.

2006-10-04 06:00:35 · answer #3 · answered by PYT 3 · 0 0

There ain't anyway to know on what you are haveing untill they do an ultrasound. I didn't go to the doctor untill I was 9 weeks with my first and 10 weeks with my second. Good luck

2006-10-04 06:58:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

There is really no way to know. Mention to the doc that you have a suspicion and why (family history, etc) that way they can be looking for it. They might have the ability to do an ultrasound right away, or at the very least, listen for more than one heartbeat.

Good luck!

2006-10-04 06:10:30 · answer #5 · answered by sexychik1977 6 · 0 0

There is no way of telling, you are far along enough though now that when your doctor checks you, he will know if your uterus is too big for just one baby. Also by now there will be a heartbeat and if you are too big your DR could possibly look for two heartbeats rather then just one.

2006-10-04 06:00:41 · answer #6 · answered by Mely 2 · 0 0

They is know way of telling until you get an ultrasound, or if the doctor picks up more than one heartbeat. Sorry.

2006-10-04 05:59:57 · answer #7 · answered by The Invisible Woman 6 · 0 0

the doc wont be able to tell you if you are having twins your first appointment cuz you have to do all the other good stuff you will find out at your second appointment and no ma'am there is no certain way to tell for sure....but think about it like this....this is the one TRUE surprise in life...relax and enjoy it cuz before you know it you will have had your child or children and they will be all grown up..so relax and enjoy your pregnancy...good luck and congrats on your pregnancy...

2006-10-04 06:01:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

being patient will help you. i know it's exciting.. sort of but learn to wait because through out the pregnancies you will have to wait and it will drive you crazy! so learning to be patient is a good thing. i got my vaginal ultrasound at 3 weeks to see if i had a single child or twins.

2006-10-04 06:00:39 · answer #9 · answered by ooh la la 1 · 0 0

You need to find another doctor - My doctor saw me at 8 weeks. A lot can happen before then...

2006-10-04 06:11:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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