Our 13 month old twins are great when just one parent is home, but when the other returns from work, they are in constant need of attention - crying and screaming for what appears to be no reason. Anyone out there have a similar experience? what did you do about it?

LOL…yes. Mine are not twins, they are 18 months apart. But, same thing. They are great when it is just one or the other of us, but when we are both home at dinnertime, they go nuts vying for our attention. I have yet to figure it out.

My dads a twin and im his eldest child, i was wondering whats the possibility of me having twins?

I hear it skips a generation… My boyfriend’s parents each have a twin sibling. I’m a bit nervous myself now, as I hear it’s generally the man’s side that determines that sort of thing.

WHAT HAPPENED TO BABY #2???

What is Vanishing Twin Syndrome?

Vanishing Twin Syndrome occurs when one of a set of twin fetuses apparently disappears from the womb during pregnancy, usually resulting in a normal singleton pregnancy.

What really happens?

One of the fetuses in a twin pregnancy spontaneously aborts, usually during the first trimester; the fetal tissue is absorbed by the other twin, the placenta, or the mother, thus giving the appearance that the twin “vanished.”

How is it diagnosed?

Here’s a typical scenario: A mother undergoes a routine ultrasound early in her pregnancy, for example at six or seven weeks gestation.

Two fetuses are detected. The mother is told she is having twins.

When the mother returns to the doctor six weeks later, only one heartbeat can be heard with a Doppler scan. Another ultrasound is performed. Only one fetus is identified.

In other cases, a pregnant mother experiences symptoms that would seem to mimic miscarriage; however the single baby in her womb remains unaffected.

How often does it happen?

Scientists have confirmed that the number of twin conceptions greatly outnumbers the number of actual twin births. Some estimates offer that 1 in 8 people started life as a twin, while in reality only 1 in 70 actually are a twin. In “Having Twins,” author Elizabeth Noble claims that 80% of twin pregnancies result in the loss of one or both babies. Other studies predict that Vanishing Twin Syndrome occurs in 21 - 30% of all multiple pregnancies in the United States. It is estimated that Vanishing Twin Syndrome will play a role in 50% of isted ovulation pregnancies.

Why is it happening more frequently?

Although it would seem that incidences of Vanishing Twin Syndrome are increasing with alarming frequency, it is simply that the detection of the phenomenon has increased. Advancements in ultrasound technology allow modern doctors (and parents) the exciting opportunity to peek into the womb. As more doctors routinely use ultrasound in the first trimester, more multiple pregnancies are identified. And a certain percentage of those will be affected by Vanishing Twin Syndrome. In the past, many women experienced VTS without ever knowing it.

What causes it?

Just as there is no clear attributable cause for most miscarriages, there aren’t always reasons or explanations for the loss of a fetus in a multiple pregnancy. In some cases, the fetus is inviable due to chromosomal or placental abnormalities. Some studies suggest that because these abnormalities are more common in older women, Vanishing Twin Syndrome occurs more often in mothers of advanced age. Vanishing Twin Syndrome occurs with equal frequency in monozygotic and dizygotic twins, although the complications of sharing a placenta between monochorionic monozygotic twins may contribute to the condition.

What are the symptoms?

There might not be any symptoms. However, some mothers experience some mild cramping, bleeding or pelvic discomfort, similar to miscarriage. Decreasing hormone levels may also indicate that one fetus has been resorbed.

What is the treatment?

Generally, neither the mother nor the remaining fetus will require any kind of medical treatment. When VTS occurs in the first trimester, the mother usually goes on to experience a normal pregnancy and delivers a healthy singleton. However, in situations where a fetus dies in the second or third trimester, the mother may experience pre-term labor, infection or hemorrhaging. In those cases, doctors will prescribe treatment appropriate for those conditions.

What are the ramifications for the mother?

Physically, none. But emotionally, the mother may be feeling an awkward combination of grief over the loss of one baby and relief for the viability of the surviving baby. It is important for the parents to grieve in a way that feels appropriate, acknowledging the loss of a child as well as the loss of their identity as parents of multiples.

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Having Twins. Need advice?????
My Girlfriend and I just found out today we are having twins. We are 16 years old. I know we shouldn’t be having kids. But we are good parents our other 2 kids are happy and healthy. We are living with my parents. We have taken parenting classes. The one instructor comes to our house once and a while to see how we are doing. She can’t believe how well we are doing. Our oldest child is 3 years old. She is a sweetie. We just had a baby 2 months and 26 days ago. I work full time she works part time. We both go to school but right now we have tutors coming to our house. So we can stay home.

I really want to be honest we had sex less then a week after we had our baby girl. I told my parents they are not really happy. My parents are supportive they love me my girl friend and there grandchildren. But they only finically support my girlfriend and I. We have to pay for our children. My parents help a little. That helps. To be honest being a father has made me a better person. I know that I made mistakes. At least I am taking care of my kids and girlfriend. I have insurance for my kids and my girlfriend and I feed them. They are treated right. My girl friend and I are married but the only people that know are our parents.

We are taking a brake from having a sex. I am nervous and I am happy about having another child. I love being a dad. I know I can afford another child. I don’t waste money. I put my change everyday into my change jar. Every month my bank account is always positive. My GF puts her money she earns into the same account. We got a lot of money from her great grandpa and ma. That is in another account we have not touch that money yet.

My girlfriend loves being a mom. She is a good mom. She is a better mom then her mom. Her mom who abandon her, her sister, and brother at there grandparents. My GF is excited about having another baby. I am excited do. Our kids are healthy. We put our kids needs first. Please no rude comments I am taking care of my kids they are happy and healthy. To be honest we are happier now. We love being parents. Yes we are young. We are waiting a long time before we have sex again.

My questions are. Please don’t be mean. I am nervous.

My girlfriend does not want to go to college any ideas on that? I respect her
decision. She wants to be a stay home mom.

Are we crazy for wanting to keep the babies?

How can someone get pageant again after just having a baby?

What is life like with twins?

Should I start preparing for the twins? What stuff should I get know.

I think you should keep the babies you’ll do great!
Don’t worry you’ll both be fine being parents again its great to have kids. You’ll be up most of the night but your probably used to that.
Nobody expects you to not make mistakes your human. Just wait a while to have more kids like when you are out of school. Tell your gf to think about going to school and tell her that she would be missing out on a chance in a lifetime.

Is it true that the Chinese are only allowed one child per family? If this is so, won’t their population decrease? What happens if a family has twins or triplets? Do they have to give the "extra" one up? I saw an episode of ER(I know it is just a TV show and not real life…but still..) where Chinese parents had fraternal twins and they abandoned the girl.
I am not trying to be insulting or argumentitive, just wondering.

Twins are so rare throughout many parts of the world and China’s no different. Parents might have to pay a small fine, but they definitely don’t have to give them up. The only burden that twins might have on a family is financial problems. Most families have enough to deal with (school fees) with just one. Twins are even actually celebrated in China. There are festivals that bring together hundreds of sets of twins.

I feel for some reason Im having twins, is that just my mind like do you know before you find out. Im also growing and showing plenty and im only 10 weeks and this is my first child. However, I have stoppped suffering from major morning sickness, I need to eat still but I get really tied still I have had to stop work coz Im so tied. Even if your having twins what are your symtoms.

1. I’m the mother of identical twins. I didn’t find out I was having twins until my first ultrasound at 21weeks! I was measuring right where someone with one baby would, the doctor only ever found one heartbeat with the doppler, and my belly was even smaller than a friend of mine who was due 3 weeks after me!

2. My only "twin pregnancy symptom" was horrible morning sickness. I was on three different prescriptions plus using SeaBands and ginger it was so bad. I was also really tired and taking mid-day and after-work naps alot for a few weeks early on.

3. Twins can happen to anyone - they don’t have to "run in your family". I have no family history and ended up with identical twins which happen by random chance. (Every pregnancy has a 1 in 250 chance of being identical twins.)

Hope this helps and good luck with your baby (or babies!!)

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