2006-11-03 21:35:33 · 19 answers · asked by Naomi C 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Maybe, but not necessarily. My best friend had twins and they were conceived a week apart. I don't know how that happened but that is what her doctor told her.
2006-11-03 21:38:39 · answer #1 · answered by Julie J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
congratuations! 9 weeks is still early and theres plenty of time for things to even out. Often one twin is a little bigger than the other. Your consultant will see you frequently and your next scan at 20 weeks will give a better idea of sizes. You will have scans from 28weeks onwards every two weeks to monitor the size and position of your twins. Your consultant will keep you informed every step of the way if there is a vast difference.
Rarely a disorder called twin to twin transfusion can occur in which one twin receives the lions share of nutrition and oxygen from the placenta but this can be easily spotted by a consultant.
Good luck with your pregnancy.
Chris - Midwife
2006-11-03 22:36:57 · answer #2 · answered by chrisashton33 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi i am a mother of twins, the most important question i would ask you is do they share the same placenta, or do they each have there own?
if they share a placenta, chances are they are identical, and there is a condition called twin to twin tranfusion syndrome, i suffered with this, which is basically where one twin gets all the goodies whilst the other is practically starved, this can cause a size discrepancy.
If not i would say chances are its nothing to worry about, most twins arent identical in size and they do differ.
I would presume your doctors would already know about this, as you wouldnt just pick it up on your own, and if there was a real worry they would be looking into things.
Although i had tts i was monitored closely and put on bed rest, but both babies were born healthily, weight 4lb 4 and 4lb 10 but they are both the same size and weight now and theyre 2.
Good luck with your pregnancy, there is a website called www.twinsclub.co.uk which has a forum board, you will find loads of help and support on this site from doctors and parents, a real invaluable resource for parents of twins.
2006-11-07 17:58:45 · answer #3 · answered by redblueswirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not necessarily a bad thing. I had twins, a boy and a girl, and the boy was bigger than the girl through the whole pregnancy. When they were born he was 7lbs 6 oz and she was 5lbs 10 oz. As long as they are both growing they should be fine. By the time they were 5 months they weighed the same and have ever since.
2006-11-04 02:11:34 · answer #4 · answered by CamKeeTai 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that most women who are carrying twins will have one that is bigger that the other. My daughter in law carried twins and the boy was a big bruiser and the girl a tiny petite little thing. Both healthy and fine. I think with all multiple births you will get one bigger that the other and as long as they are happy with things at the hospital when you have your checkups, then I shouldn't worry. Good Luck with your pregnancy and I hope all goes well with the birth.
2006-11-03 21:41:48 · answer #5 · answered by pax949 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure if there was anything to worry about at all your midwife would have picked up on it when they did the scan. Plus with it being twins im sure you'll have to have far more checkups and scans just to be on the safe side!
If your worried at all though you should never hesistate to get yourself checked out (when your further in your pregnancy) especially if your babies seem to be kicking less than usual as this can be a sign of things going wrong. So just be aware and enjoy your pregnancy while you can still get some sleep! :)
2006-11-05 00:31:10 · answer #6 · answered by scrummy_mummy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
issues are very regularly occurring in any being pregnant. I have been given it very undesirable for the the remainder of my being pregnant after i became 3 months. There no longer probably any soreness drugs you could take yet Tylenol now and lower back what would help me became if i rub Vicks over my head. now and lower back it would take the top ace away thoroughly if i used the Vicks and Tylenol. For the added swelling it does sound like preeclampsia. by no potential hesitate to call the Dr.
2016-10-03 06:33:47 · answer #7 · answered by blumenkrantz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe maybe not. It is something that has to closely monitored by your OBGYN. Usually what happens is that there is only one food supply (usually) and each one competes for it. One will ususally "overpower" the other, getting more nutrition. I have a set of twins myself that just turned two. They still compete for everything. Good luck and congratulations!
2006-11-03 22:24:43 · answer #8 · answered by LW 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is generally normal but you did not say how large the size difference is at this time. It is something to monitor closely.
Do yourself a favor. Give these kinds of questions to your doctor and NOT Yahooers.
Yahoo is no place for medical answers or treatments.
2006-11-03 21:58:57 · answer #9 · answered by angelthe5th 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be and it cannot be it depends, a lady i became friends with when i had my daughter, she had triplets and one of her little boys was much smaller because he had a disadvantaged part of her placenta and had to be delivered early so he didnt get enough nutrients from her and got quite dangerous, but all pregnancies are different, im sure you have good doctors and remember you can always ask questions and for a second opinion. dont be intimidated by them they are there to help you.. good luck
2006-11-03 23:58:52 · answer #10 · answered by nicci2381 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋