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Binn - 45.1 hours ago
I have been told that if one bubs fluid is too high,they have fluid removed (with a needle I think) as the baby cannot cope with too much fluid, so it is about caring for that bub. They probably monitor the blood flow in the placentas too and if there is any 'over doing it' there I have been told that they can do laser surgery to stop that. I hope that all makes sense, I am not sure how to articulate all that stuff. I just know that you should ask lots of questions about everything they say, even if you are not a worrier. I tend to be a bit of a worrier myself and I asked the Dr doing the ultrasounds if there was any way I could tell myself if something was changing with the fluid so that I wouldnt have to wait until the next time I saw him (because it can all down hill really fast in some cases), he showed me that if my bump feels 'doughy' and not tight then all is well, if that changes and it feels really tight like a contraction then this could mean something was going on inside. I hope nothing happens like the above stuff for you. Keep positive and excited I think it is good for the bubs. I have two other kids (not twins), you'll love it! Take care, hope all is well and stays that way until term.

Binn - Monday, 13 October
I agree with xolblondleox, I am 22 weeks preg with identical twin girls too (and I already have two little girls 6 and 2 yrs old), I have had ultrasounds every fortnight since about 12 weeks as they wanted to monitor me for TTTS. All Identical twins are at risk of TTTS. If/when they see anything suspicious they get me to come back more often than fortnightly. I am surprised that no-one talked to you about this earlier, the risks etc, as sharing the same placenta is an indicator that you need to be monitored regularly. You should get ultrasounds regularly, it will put your mind at ease and reassure you when you see those beautiful girls wriggling about in there! Good Luck!

lmartin5 - Monday, 13 October
With my first set of twins they had predicted that twin be would be double the weight of twin a and so they took them early. Gabbie only weighed 5lbs 7oz and Gracie wieghed 4 lbs 8 oz not quite a lb difference. Hope this helps.

xolblondieox - Friday, 10 October
Hey I saw your message posted under the "20-24 weeks pregnant" page about your membrane not really being visible and fluid differences, ect. I am also expecting identical twins (I'm 22 weeks) and had or am having the same reports given to me by my perinatologist. Here's what I'm being told...first concerning the membrane- it's going to be ridiculously thin because they are identical. My ultrasound tech sometimes has a problem finding it too. When this becomes imperative is when fluid levels get too disproportionate. If Baby A has too much fluid and Baby B has too little the membrane can actually collapse on Baby B and restrict it's movement altogether and therefore it's growth. Which brings us to fluid levels...I am in the exact same boat you are; my MVP's (maximum vertical pockets of fluid) are Baby A=8cm and Baby B=4cm. My one baby has double the amount of MVP as the other. However, you are correct that neither your fluid disproportion nor mine is considered "bad". Normal ranges anywhere from 2cm-8cm. I am also being told not to worry, but am being monitored weekly now by ultrasounds. The concern is for Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS). That is what they are scanning for everytime they look at your MVP's. They will also be checking each baby's bladder to make sure it is visible, because along with low fluid levels comes shrunken or non-visible bladders (understandably so), which is yet another sign of TTTS. You sound like you are in the same predicament as I am. We live in two different regions of the US and see two different doctors that are telling us the exact same thing, so they must be right. The advice we're being given also correlates with what you will read in online journals and in books on the subject...believe me, I have checked it all out. As far as the masses on the brains of your babies, I am not sure what that is about, i have received no such news, but trust your doctor and ALWAYS do your own research/get second opinions- doctors make mistakes too! DEMAND weekly ultrasounds from here on out until delivery and I think you will be just fine. Hope this helps!

PaulsAngel - Thursday, 9 October
hi how are you and your babies doing?
im also expecting identical girls!

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