Womb Mates

Ava Ryan got to accompany us to our regular 12 week, 4 day OB appointment yesterday.  She was so excited to see her brothers or sisters on the ultrasound.  As soon as the tech turned on the screen they were facing each other and it looked like they were kissing!  Everything looked good.  Both heartbeats were 156 and both were very active during the ultrasound.  The ultrasound tech "thought" she might see 2 placentas, which would be THE BEST NEWS EVER!, as we wouldn't have to worry about TTTS (Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome), a very scary and often fatal disease of the placenta affecting approximately 10-20% of all identical twin pregnancies. That will be another post entirely. About 70% of identical twins share a placenta, while only 30% will have their own.  Adelide and Belle were Mo-Di twins, meaning they had their own sac but shared a placenta.  Initially, it was thought we were carrying Mo-Mo twins ( one sac, one placenta and the most dangerous), but around 8 weeks discovered a beautiful membrane, which eased our minds.  Yesterday, the tech felt as though the babies cords were attached to two separate placentas, but the doctor could not confirm or deny, which was frustrating.  It would be nice to ONLY have to worry pre-term labor instead of having to worry about TTTS, too.  Only time will tell...  My next appointment/ultrasound is in 3 weeks (after my cerclage is placed) to check cervical length and growth.  Beginning to wonder if I will get an ultrasound at every appointment...trust me, I'm NOT complaining!