Twins!!!

[Lizziejayne13]

Ive been for a scan at the EPAC this morning due to having some spotting, they found two babies and i got to see two little heartbeats ! Now im only 6/7 weeks and im in shock i know nothing about twins, i have three grown up children - any advice would be great to help my shock! 😄also the sonographer told me that they appear to be sharing a yolk sac she said ill learn more at my 12 week scan which seems a million years away? Can anyone advise me what that could mean maybe? Thanks in advance x

Oh jeepers. Quite a shock. I have no idea about twins, but I just want to wish to all the health in the world and good luck

I believe sharing a yolk sac is an indication they are identical twins. I may be wrong though.
Congratulations op

Such lovely news, congratulations OP. x

Thanks everyone we are very excited- im aclittle scared trying to google everything 😅

My first son was a twin, they shared a sac - so were identical. Congrats! 💖

Thankyou! All information gratefully received xx

Congrats!! I'd love twins, what amazing news

@Lizziejayne13 congratulations! I'm currently 12 weeks pregnant with identical twins, so I don't have much experience (yet) but I've done a lot of reading!

Being in the same yolk sac would mean they are identical but if true it would also mean they are higher risk as they are likely to share the same amniotic sac. But twins in the same amniotic sac are really really rare, and from what I've read 6-7 weeks is too early to tell, because very often the membrane between them just isn't visible yet (but it is there). There are lots of other threads on MN where people get told at an early scan their twins are sharing a sac, and then at the 12 week scan they are found to be in separate sacs. So possibly she shouldn't have told you they were sharing a sac, but she might have been right to say you've got to wait until the 12 week scan for much more information.

I can understand your shock as I felt the same way, although starting to get used to the idea now. There are no twins in my family and I don't even know very many twins so it's hard to picture what life will be like!

@RosettaR thats really useful thankyou! Im sure she said much more but i was in a weird Shocked daze and yes i do remember her saying that they will know much more for sure at the 12 weeks scan....

No advice OP but congratulations!!! Did you get a scan picture ?

I’m an identical twin and I have the best relationship with my twin sister 💜 I can give you some advice from being a twin but also from my parents perspective!

My parents always say they had to work as a team but they also relied on my Gran for those times where they were both exhausted having one twin each 😂 then Gran would step up to give one of them a rest! But they loved it!

From a twins point of view, try and give them their own identity. It’s cute having matching outfits but unfortunately we found that we were seen as one person and not often called our own names but we were called “the twins” which then created us to be compared on everything from looks, to intelligence to ability to likability. It was really only in later high school that we were able to create our own identities with our own friends. Now, we are the best of friends! Enjoy every moment

Congratulations OP!

How marvellous OP. I am the mum of B/G twins (fraternal) and we didn't find out until 11week scan.

Twin pregnancies need a bit more care. You will be very tired during parts of your pregnancy so do listen to your body. Eat well, sleep as much as you can and get used to middle of the night loo visits 😁.
You are growing two humans, that is your superpower! Be kind to yourself and don't push yourself too hard. Learn to say no 😄

Thankyou all - i will take all of the tips on board ! yes i do have scan pics but separate ones and they are only little jelly beans at moment xx

My understanding is that sharing a sac makes them identical and more likely to be boys. Congratulations. Twins on both sides here, a life without twins is unimaginable.

Congratulations! Our non-id fraternal twins are now 5. They are so much fun and have an amazing bond.
Good luck with your pregnancy, if they’re identical they’re classed as full-term at 36 weeks. Fraternal it’s 38 weeks, so maybe prepare yourself that they might need a short stay in the scbu.
Twins are ace though, but start fining people a £1 every time they say “double trouble” 😬

I have 11 year old twins - the shock wears off and suddenly you just think I'll just have to get on with it /we'll manage. The pregnancy will include more appointments, may be more exhausting and will most likely not get to term (I was induced at 37 weeks which was the latest my hospital would go to).
I remember a midwife (who'd had twins herself) saying forget what you did with your first child, listen to the advice people give but then do whats best for you and your family - was best advice anyone gave me.
I found that organisation and routine helped me.
Sleeping together meant they settled themselves (I never rocked them to sleep as having two would be difficult).
Sometimes I've almost felt sidelined as they'd play together, tell each other things, comfort each other where as a singleton would go straight to mum. You just have to realise they still need mum to.
I used a sling in the house for one, could hold other one and then have spare hand to do things.
I breast fed till a year by expressing for one baby when we went out as it can't be done in a dignified way in public, but at home I tandem fed.
I never call them the twins, have always encouraged individuality and where possible separate classes at school. They are definitely two individuals although they get on very well.
Giving individual time can be difficult at times but don't beat yourself up just do what you can.
Most importantly enjoy.

Wow thanks everyone ! Some really good advice there, im taking it all on board whilst it sinks in .....
doesnt help that im 43 so already high risk so i dare say my age wont help with my fatigue- i already feel exhausted better get used to it ! 😅

@Lizziejayne13 congratulations I'm 43 and 15 weeks pregnant with twins. Mine have there own sacs and placentas. I have 2 grown up girls and my DD turned 1 last Tuesday so think I'm going to be busy x

@Lizziejayne13 no advise in afraid but just wondering did you have any signs that you may be pregnant with twins?? X

@ohdearymemumof3 no to be honest, ive had less nausea and sickness than with my singletons, i have days where im extremely fatigued but then i did with the others so no obvious signs of twins - so far .... i will say that i can feel my tummy expanding already !

@Dipsy77 congratulations!! Are you over the shock yet?

@Lizziejayne13 without a bump it still doesn't feel real. I had a MMC in February at 10 weeks so when I found out at my private scan the lady said I was very calm but I said I was just happy there was something there and heartbeats !!, DP keeps saying how are we going to cope he is 50 and says I have my head in the clouds lol, it hasn't really sunk in yet I'll have 3 under 2 !!xx

@Dipsy77 sorry to hear about your loss 🙁 , my Oh is the opposite, hes relaxed and fine saying we will manage and im in full on panic mode worrying about how we will manage and i havent already got a toddler to look after too!
It still doesnt feel real yet especially as my symptoms are not too bad, i want to have another scan to soak it all in as i was too shocked last time to understand anything

@Lizziejayne13 my sickness kicked off at about 8 weeks and has been really bad I'm just starting to get through the other side but still have bad days xx