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OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

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NinjaPanda34 · 30/07/2014 12:02

I've just been for my 12 week scan... Yup, we're having non-identical twins!!!!! OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!
I'm in shock! Totally overwhelmed, but bursting with the need to tell someone! DH is in shock too and has had to go back to work bless him. (I'm a teacher on school holidays). They couldn't do the nuchal measurement either. Just had to share x

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susiedaisy · 30/07/2014 12:04

Congratulations that is huge newsGrinGrin

fanoftheinvisibleman · 30/07/2014 12:04

Awww congratulations! Smile

WestEast · 30/07/2014 12:04

Congratulations :)

Acolyte · 30/07/2014 12:06

Congratulations.... twins!!

AppleBoat · 30/07/2014 12:08
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Wow! Congratulations!

Thick question, but do they know the twins are non-identical because there is one of each sex, or is there another way to tell? Confused

Greenstone · 30/07/2014 12:09

Congrats! EEEP!

Firstpregnancy2014 · 30/07/2014 12:10

Congratulations !! Is it your first pregnancy?
Do twins run in your family? How exciting!! Double the love

MrsMonkeyBear · 30/07/2014 12:11

Woo hoo!!!! Congratulations.

smearedinfood · 30/07/2014 12:13

How sweet they'll always have a partner for the seesaw.

ohdearitshappeningtome · 30/07/2014 12:16

They can tell by how many sacs are there ... I think one sac is identical. Two are non! I maybe wrong

Congrats opThanks

susiedaisy · 30/07/2014 12:17

It's two sacs for non Identical I think

mrsnlw · 30/07/2014 12:32

Congrats OP :-) A colleague's wife had non identical twins in Dec last year. I remember my colleague calling in.... totally dumbfounded and gobsmacked that there were 2 lol

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NinjaPanda34 · 30/07/2014 12:38

Yup, Two sacs. Which apparently is less high risk than a shared one as they'll both get equal nutrients. Baby A is 50.7mm and Baby B is 50.1mm. Both measuring at 11+5. Couldn't get the sex of either. My Grandpa was a twin (non-identical), so I guess it DOES skip a generation! I am in shock! Thank you for your messages, I loved the idea of them always having a partner for the see-saw. Adorable! Big learning curve ahead methinks! x

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squizita · 30/07/2014 12:59

Congrats!!

Don't bank on them being the same size though: they both get a share of the nutrients which is consistent. One is often smaller rather than both small, it is nature's way she says being the small twin.

squizita · 30/07/2014 13:00

...btw I was perfectly healthy just small for a full term baby! Such is they way with any twins.

JennyBlueWren · 30/07/2014 13:04

Aww! Wonderful. Are they your first babies? If so then it's a readymade family.

Amrapaali · 30/07/2014 13:05

Whoop, whoop!! Congratulations...

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NinjaPanda34 · 30/07/2014 13:16

Yup first pregnancy. Eeek! :) Does this mean now that I am now eating for 3? find me cake

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Redling · 30/07/2014 14:28

Oh my God congratulations! I hope it all goes well for you!

vestandknickers · 30/07/2014 14:30

That's AMAZING!

I have twins and it is the best, most wonderful experience in the world.

neversleepagain · 30/07/2014 14:35

Congratulations! Twins are wonderful, mine are nearly two :)

You won't know if you twins are identical (unless they are boy/girl) until you have their zygosity tested once they are born. 33% of DCDA twins are identical your sonographer has got it wrong! I know a few mums who thought they had non identical twins only to discover they are in fact identical after having them tested.

Marnierose · 30/07/2014 16:11

Congratulations op how exciting. I hope you have a nice easy pregnancy with your two special little ones. Keep us posted.

VampireSquid · 30/07/2014 16:14

My twins are just turned 14- fraternal, DD and DS. It has been tough and also absolutely amazing (I have younger DC too) and I can still remember the day I found out. Congratulations!

RetroHippy · 30/07/2014 16:27

Wow!!! I was just thinking today that we haven't had many multiples on here recently Grin

My bf had non identical twins last year, gorgeous, healthy, dead easy birth, little bit early but they were allowed home really soon. Wishing you a similarly smooth pregnancy and birth Smile Smile

harrygracejessica · 30/07/2014 16:43

Fab news ... Was just about to say unless they are boy/girl don't trust the non identical part just because it's 2 sacs. I've got 2 sets one non identical and one lot identical and both were 2 sacs and 2 placentas x