According to my (current) dates, I am 12 or 13 weeks pregnant. However, at my prenatal visit today, my NM said that I'm measuring 17 or 18 weeks! Now, I'm positive that my LMP is correct, since before the last one I hadn't been active for two years. I'm also reasonably sure I felt fetal movement, it happened twice the other day within about 5 mins of each other. At 12 or 13 weeks I know it's fairly uncommon for this to happen. So, what are my chances that I am having twins? I was a twin, but my sister was stillborn at 5 months while I survived to full term. My mother also lost one other set of twins at about 6 weeks. Based on this info, does anyone else think this is a distinct possibility? I am also willing to acknowledge the possibility of fibroids or excess amniotic fluid, since my NM was able to find a heartbeat but quickly lost it. Does anyone have any input on this? I'm having an ultrasound next week by the way, but I'm trying to prepare myself for anything.
2007-10-23 17:23:36 · 2 answers · asked by chrysanthemum_goddess 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
The odds of twins in any pregnancy are about 1 in 60. If twins run in your family, as they clearly do in yours, the odds go up slightly, to 1 in about 45. If you're feeling obvious fetal movement at 12 or 13 weeks, measuring 17 or 18 weeks, you probably are carrying multiples. Make sure that your NM takes a good look at the heart or hearts when you go in for your ultrasound. Congrats, and good luck!!
2007-10-23 17:39:31 · answer #1 · answered by Cassie B. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't think like this try to think positive relax and pray. The same thing that happened to your mother does not have to happen to you, you are two different people but getting yourself worked up is not healthy
2007-10-23 17:30:17 · answer #2 · answered by juv 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋