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Re: Couple Questions (Prefer reply from Dr.)

From: Christine (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 8 Aug 2001 19:54:28 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 8 Aug 2001, Valerie wrote: >
>I had an appointment on Monday. I am 17 weeks pregnant with twins and
>was told that I was measuring 21 weeks. I then asked if that was
>something to worry about and Dr. said "No, those numbers mean nothing
>to us" If that's the case Why do they measure?!? Another question is I
>was told that I have 1 placenta and Dr. is gonna keep a close eye on
>baby's growth cuz it's higher chance of one not getting as much
>nutrition and fluid cuz it's rare. I have 1 chorion, 2 amnions and 1
>placenta and my Dr. says it's rare but all of my twin pregnancy books
>say it's the most common. Now I am REALLY confused. Can someone please
>update me on this! :) Thank You Very Much for Your Time!

I'm not a doc but I know just what you're talking about. If you have 1 chorion that means you have identical twins, there is a rare condition with them called Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS). Its great that your doc knows about this and is keeping watch for it because it is very serious. It doesn't happen often tho so don't worry too much. My boys had TTTS and I was lucky that it was caught early due to close watching. Here's a site with information on TTTS:

http://www.tttsfoundation.org/

The baby books will not address TTTS really, at least none of the dozens I have did. That's why you're not finding it in them. As for measuring big your doc is correct, it means nothing when you're pregnant with twins or more.. mine didn't even do them! Good Luck with your twins :) Welcome to the club!!

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Christine, 26

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