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luvsun27Check out my cool glasses
 
 Member since 5/05 8135 total posts Name:Kim
 | So...my doctor's appointment was today.... I am 7w5d today...I went to the doctor for another u/s (still seeing my RE at this point).  This time he confirmed that there are 2...twins.  Although, one is much larger than the other.  Both had heartbeats that we were able to hear.  Baby A was in the normal range at 144.  Baby B was a smidge under at 138.  He said anything between 140-160 is normal at this point.  
 So...he said to come back in 2 weeks.  He said if baby b is going to catch up, it will most likely happen around 10 weeks...or it might just stop growing and get absorbed and disappear, which he said happens too.  So...I'm a little freaked out about the possibility of twins...but trying to be cautiously optimistic.
 
 So...another 2 weeks of waiting
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			| Posted 3/8/06 8:50 PM   | 
	
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04brideI'm a big sister!!!
 
 Member since 5/05 6707 total posts Name:Noel
 | Re: So...my doctor's appointment was today....      
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			| Posted 3/8/06 8:51 PM   | 
	
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MrsJI love my Katie Bug
 
 Member since 5/05 11357 total posts Name:Kathy
 | Re: So...my doctor's appointment was today.... Im so glad everything is going well. I hope both babies are nice and big next appointment.   | 
			| Posted 3/8/06 8:52 PM   | 
	
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MoehickReady for the sun!
 
 Member since 5/05 30339 total posts Name:Properly perfect™
 | Re: So...my doctor's appointment was today.... I am hoping for the best for both your babies    | 
			| Posted 3/8/06 8:55 PM   | 
	
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luvsun27Check out my cool glasses
 
 Member since 5/05 8135 total posts Name:Kim
 | Re: So...my doctor's appointment was today.... I don't want to sound like a terrible person...but I will be happy if only baby A survives and is perfectly healthy.   | 
			| Posted 3/8/06 8:59 PM   | 
	
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nferranditoo excited for words
 
 Member since 10/05 18538 total posts Name:Nicole
 | Re: So...my doctor's appointment was today.... Are twins supposed to have higher heartrates? Because normal is between 120-180. Anything under 100 is dangerous, and carries a much higher likelihood of miscarraige. That's from the research I did. | 
			| Posted 3/8/06 8:59 PM   | 
	
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michele31LIF Adult
 Member since 5/05 3372 total posts Name:Michele
 | Re: So...my doctor's appointment was today.... I hope everything works out   | 
			| Posted 3/8/06 9:00 PM   | 
	
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luvsun27Check out my cool glasses
 
 Member since 5/05 8135 total posts Name:Kim
 | Re: So...my doctor's appointment was today.... Posted by nferrandi
 Are twins supposed to have higher heartrates? Because normal is between 120-180. Anything under 100 is dangerous, and carries a much higher likelihood of miscarraige. That's from the research I did.
 
 
 I don't know...this is what he told me.
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			| Posted 3/8/06 9:10 PM   | 
	
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justme1Proud SAHM
 
 Member since 5/05 1955 total posts Name:Jodi
 | Re: So...my doctor's appointment was today.... Wow.. how awesome...Congrats!
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			| Posted 3/8/06 9:19 PM   | 
	
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steph4777**************
 Member since 5/05 11726 total posts Name:Stephanie
 | Re: So...my doctor's appointment was today.... Congratulations!!!!     
 I hope both babies continue to grow strong.
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			| Posted 3/9/06 1:01 AM   | 
	
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DianeHope is Contagious....catch it
 
 Member since 5/05 30683 total posts Name:D
 | Re: So...my doctor's appointment was today.... congrats on the twins.The same thing happened to me. baby B's heartbeat was smaller and was grwoing at a slower rate.
 By 8 weeks, it caught up and was only measuring 2 days behind.
 I know what you mean it is very overwhelming the thought of twins, but you are blessed to have them
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			| Posted 3/9/06 6:22 AM   | 
	
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pinkyTwin Moms Do Everything Twice
 
 Member since 5/05 9612 total posts Name:
 | Re: So...my doctor's appointment was today.... Congratulations! Another twin mommy! I freaked out at first too, but everythign will be ok. I had the same issue, one baby is measuring 4 days smaller than the other one. The doctor was concerned, at the last visit it was still growing at the same rate as bigger baby (although they are still 4 days apart), so the dr. thought that was good. Best of luck to you and welcome to the twin mommy club!     | 
			| Posted 3/9/06 6:48 AM   | 
	
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KangaMom...
 
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 | Re: So...my doctor's appointment was today....  Congratulations  
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			| Posted 3/9/06 8:04 AM   | 
	
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dandr10199Grace is growing up too fast!
 
 Member since 10/05 11561 total posts Name:Dina
 | Re: So...my doctor's appointment was today.... Posted by MrsJ
 Im so glad everything is going well. I hope both babies are nice and big next appointment.
   
 
 Me  too.
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			| Posted 3/9/06 8:34 AM   | 
	
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Ali1Mommy
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 | Re: So...my doctor's appointment was today.... Posted by luvsun27
 I am 7w5d today...I went to the doctor for another u/s (still seeing my RE at this point).  This time he confirmed that there are 2...twins.  Although, one is much larger than the other.  Both had heartbeats that we were able to hear.  Baby A was in the normal range at 144.  Baby B was a smidge under at 138.  He said anything between 140-160 is normal at this point.
 
 
 
 
 Congrats!
 
 I don't know if what you doctor said is totally true....I am carrying twins as well and both babies heartbeats were 137 at my 7 week appointemnt and my doctor said that was in the perfect range.  I went back at 9 weeks and the hearts were beating away again...but he didn't take a number.  I think the under 100 number is more the dangerous type...so try not to sweat anything and enjoy it.  It's overwhelming at first but such a BLESSING!
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			| Posted 3/9/06 8:37 AM   | 
	
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CookiePussCake from Outer Space!
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 | Re: So...my doctor's appointment was today.... Congratulations on your twins!!!!!                   | 
			| Posted 3/9/06 8:39 AM   | 
	
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luvsun27Check out my cool glasses
 
 Member since 5/05 8135 total posts Name:Kim
 | Re: So...my doctor's appointment was today.... Posted by Ali1
 
 Posted by luvsun27
 I am 7w5d today...I went to the doctor for another u/s (still seeing my RE at this point).  This time he confirmed that there are 2...twins.  Although, one is much larger than the other.  Both had heartbeats that we were able to hear.  Baby A was in the normal range at 144.  Baby B was a smidge under at 138.  He said anything between 140-160 is normal at this point.
 
 
 
 
 Congrats!
 
 I don't know if what you doctor said is totally true....I am carrying twins as well and both babies heartbeats were 137 at my 7 week appointemnt and my doctor said that was in the perfect range.  I went back at 9 weeks and the hearts were beating away again...but he didn't take a number.  I think the under 100 number is more the dangerous type...so try not to sweat anything and enjoy it.  It's overwhelming at first but such a BLESSING!
 
 
 I don't think he was so much concerned with the heartrate....he was mostly concerned because baby b is so much smaller than baby a...although they both grew from my last appointment, baby a seems to be growing a lot faster and bigger than baby b.
 
 Anyway...there is nothing I can do to help it grow, or prevent it from growing, so all I can do is wait and see.  I'll keep everyone posted!
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			| Posted 3/9/06 8:49 AM   | 
	
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DebGPick a cause & stand up for it
 
 Member since 5/05 18602 total posts Name:The cure IS worse!
 | Re: So...my doctor's appointment was today....  Kim! My SIL is having twins in July and in the begining baby A was bigger than baby b too. She is now in her 20th week and the babies are very close in size and she was told it was normal for one to be a bit tinier than the other.
 Congrats on getting to see your babies!
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			| Posted 3/9/06 8:54 AM   | 
	
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anonwhere's winter?
 
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 just hope for the best!
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			| Posted 3/9/06 9:04 AM   | 
	
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FeliciaDP♥
 
 Member since 5/05 18599 total posts Name:Mommy
 | Re: So...my doctor's appointment was today.... Congratulations Kim!!!                 
 I will pray for the best for both of your babies
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			| Posted 3/9/06 9:37 AM   | 
	
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Jess2LIF Toddler
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 | Re: So...my doctor's appointment was today.... Wow Kim, the possibility of twins!!  That's wonderful! I will pray all is ok, but I'm sure it will be! | 
			| Posted 3/9/06 9:40 AM   | 
	
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ShellyShe's 7!!!
 
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 | Re: So...my doctor's appointment was today.... Congratulations and good luck with everything!         | 
			| Posted 3/9/06 9:48 AM   | 
	
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