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Re: Couple Questions (Prefer reply from Dr.)

From: Valerie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 9 Aug 2001 07:55:26 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 8 Aug 2001, Christine wrote: >
>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!!
>
>--
>Christine, 26
>

Thank You Very Much! You set my mind at ease! :)

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