Loss of One Twin & Odds Remaining Baby Will Survive

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As of two days ago, I was expecting identical twins that were conceived naturally, although I was preparing for a frozen embryo transfer and on the drug Lupron when I unexpectedly got pregnant. We saw strong heart beats at 6w1d; heartbeats were 124 bpm and 120 bpm and the babies measured 4.1 CRL. My doctor thought that they were monoamniotic twins although it was really too early to be sure. I'm currently 7w3d pregnant. Two days ago, I found out that one of the twins had died and only a yolk sac was still visible. The other baby looked ok with a heartbeat of 157 bpm and measuring 6.2 CRL. I have had no cramping or bleeding at all but I'm completely distraught, worrying that I'll now lose the other baby.

Does anyone know what the odds are that this baby will be ok? Does anyone have any good statistics for CRL at 7 weeks or for each week during the first trimester? My doctor is not able to offer any statistics. I'm not looking for reassurance that everything will be ok but rather facts that will help me psychologically prepare for either possibility. These babies were so very, very wanted after years of infertility treatments.

Thanks in advance for any information.

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Abbey

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