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TTTS: My heart is breaking ......................

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minmooch · 27/07/2008 11:26

I have 2 ds aged 12 & 11 from my first marriage.

Have been ttc with my 2nd dh but have recently suffered 3 mc at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 5 weeks.

Got pregnant straight after the last mc and at an early scan was told I was pregnant with id twins. Felt honoured and blessed.

At my 12 week scan I was told that I was a week behind in my dates - no problem. But that one twin is significantly smaller than the other and that they suspect twin to twin transfusion.

they both had strong heartbeats although the smaller one's is beating faster than the other. the consultant said this could be due to it having to work harder. He also said that they were each in their own sacs but obviously sharing the placenta.

I am devastated, shocked, angry at the unfairness of it all, feel helpless ......... I keep having panic attacks where I cant get my breath. I dont know how i will find the strength to cope if I should lose these two.

I have to wait until 5th August to see how the twins are developing and if they still think it is ttts. I believe that if it is at this early stage then my chances of keeping the twins is very slim.

I am heartbroken and don't know how to cope.

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Alexa808 · 23/09/2008 08:20

Just came across this thread. Minmooch, thinking of you & your DT. I'm sending you strength and hope things have improved.

I have seen Prof. Nikolaides and he is the kindest & best of the lot! I'm sure he is able to advise you in your current situation.

ClaudiaSchiffer · 23/09/2008 10:04

Minmooch, have just read this thread, am so sorry your pregnancy is such a rollercoaster. I hope Kings and Prof. N has been a help. Thinking of you.

babyignoramus · 23/09/2008 11:38

Minmooch, if it helps one of my friends is a twin and they had TTTS - they are both now 25 and in perfect health.

Nellstar · 23/09/2008 15:22

Minmooch, I also met two adorable and very very handsome little twin boys in the park the other day who were born at 27 weeks and had ttts from early in the pregnancy. They were now doing absolutely fine, one was still smaller than the other and having help learning to walk, but I know plenty of singleton babies still not walking at 19 months. They were doing fine and their mum was very proud. I hope you are ok.

minmooch · 27/09/2008 11:29

Just to let you all know what happened.

I went to see Prof Nic last Wednesday and was rushed to Kings on Thursday to have the laser separation. After an hour or so DT1 was deteriating and had to have a blood transfusion.

Unfortunately at my scan on Tuesday I was given the devastating news that my darling twin girls had lost their fight for life. Katie and Anna were delivered peacefully on Thursday, 25th September at 5.45 pm and 5.55 pm.

Although they were only with us briefly Katie and Anna will always be loved and never forgotton.

I would very much appreciate it if anyone could light a couple of candles to show my girls that people have thought of them.

Many thanks for all your support during this terrible time. I wish I could have remained in this special club but it wasn't to be.

I wish all you much love and success in your pregnancies.

xx

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poshtottie · 27/09/2008 12:11

minmooch,

So sorry for the loss of your darling girls. You are in my thoughts. xxx

cece · 27/09/2008 12:15

So sorry to hear this minmooch. i lost my daughter at 18 weeks last year and realise how devastating this is. Consider coming onto the SANDS forum as there are many ladies there who have lost their twins too

coochybottom · 27/09/2008 12:18

SO, so sorry Minmooch. Dont know what to say. Think you have chosen some beautiful names for your girls. Thinking of you all. xxx

xserialshopper · 27/09/2008 12:21

So sorry Minmooch

LazyLinePainterJane · 27/09/2008 14:20

Oh minmooch I'm so sorry.

thinking of you

xx

GettingBiggerBird · 27/09/2008 17:28

Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry for your loss, so sad. Wishing you lots of strength through the coming days.

NorthernLurker · 27/09/2008 17:39

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Nellstar · 29/09/2008 08:04

Oh minmooch I am so so sorry to hear about Katie and Anna, I will certainly light some candles for them. I hope you have lots of support and am wishing you strength. Thinkng of you.

largeginandtonic · 29/09/2008 08:16

Oh Minimooch that is such dreadful news, i am so sorry.

Lts of love to you and your family at this impossible time.

ajandjjmum · 29/09/2008 08:56

So sorry for the loss of Katie and Anna.

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