Does monochorionic mean anything to anyone out there? In a word - IDENTICAL.
Two sacks, but one placenta.
Whoa.
There are some increased risks. The chances of monochorionic twins? 3/1000.
But they look great...both neck fold measurements slightly under 1. Strong heartbeats. Couldn't ask for a better scan.
Then they couldn't find a second placenta.
Of course. Because my mind is a mind that needs concern. It needs something to worry about...to research, to read about. It needs a "challenge". I wasn't going to get that, apparently, with fraternal twins and a great NT scan.
Mixed feelings. Elated that things look good. Scared that they share a placenta. Starting at 16 weeks, there will be ultrasounds ever other week. Glad that we live one mile from the hospital.
Pics to come.
Our Little Miss is an IVF babe, born after 4 years of trying. Then, after making our peace being a one-child family...oh, and then making our peace that we had another seemingly healthy one on the way...we discover that there are TWO BABIES growing in there. This is their journey and our journey as a family as we now embrace the idea of being a family of five.
So glad the scan was a good one, and holy moly, wow, one placenta? I know so little about this I could fit it in a thimble. BUT! Happy that all is well, great scan= great scan
ReplyDeleteand very glad you'll get a glimpse so often of your little ones, and can't wait for pictures!