Monoamniotic Twins: One Sac, More Risks

I was diagnosed at 13 weeks with Monoamniotic MoMo twin boys. They might have lived a day or a week after that appointment Dec. 17th 2009. At that point I did my research and knew the risks of this type of pregnancy. I was the one telling my doctors I had a monoamniotic pregnancy. My first "viability" ultrasound at 9weeks was when I found out they were in one sac. From then on I researched for days, weeks on end. I hoped and prayed they would find the membrane between the twins, but there was none. They were in one sac with their cords already tangled. I had 6 ultrasounds by the time I was 14 weeks, each time a different doctor, no membrane. My twins were hugging the first time I saw them at 9 weeks. I knew they were in the same sac. I had to have a d&e, and I wish I didnt know what that was like at almost 4 months along. And the risks of the procedure were never discussed with me. I had to find that out on my own after the fact. Now I dont know if I will ever be able to get pregnant again, or if I want to knowing the possible lasting effects of the procedure.

I have just recently found out that im pregnant with twins. I was like 'This cant be true' cos 2 weeks proir to that i had a scanned and it showed one baby. I was so overwhelmed with this newsthat i cried. I called my family and friends and i was just overjoyed.with my next visit i was reading a pregnancy journal and saw the heading Monozycotic Twins...i paused for a moment cos it kinda clicked that he told something about that.... I was reading the notes and i just walked out and my hubby after me....i burst out in to tears cos why and how could this be happening to me...this is my blessings and God has given it to me. My hubby has calmed me down and we went back in. I saw the Gynae and before i ask any questions i couldnt speak, the words just couldn't come out...i was heartbroken ad devasted. He explained all the pros and cons and promised me that he will try his utmost best to help my babies as long as i take my diabetes and hypertension tablets on time. I dont know how to enjoy my pregnancy not knowing if my babies will make it or not. I do have two boys age 12 and 2 years of age. i just hope and pray that everything turns out well. Please give me all the help, advice you can and keep us in your prayers.

I just found out i'm having momo twins. Right now they're in the same gestational sac. i'm really nervous because i miscarried the last three times. Right now prayer is my best friend.

I delivered MOMO twin boys last Dec. (2008) and they were the first boy MOMO twins at our big city hospital in B'ham AL. We were seen by a wonderful specialist that performed dopler studies each week to test the blood flow in the cords. When one baby wasn't getting enough blood to his brain, it was time to take them out. I made it to 30 wks. They were 2 lb 9 oz and 2 lb 14 oz..they are 9 months old now and doing well. God is faithful and has the power to protect your babies...just spend more time praying and less time researching!!! Good Luck! Our blog site to read our story is www.patemiracles.blogspot.com

My wife and I are expecting MOMOs. They are little girls and when they are seen in the womb sucking each others toes it is quite clear that they are in the same sac. I would agree that there is a lot of dire predictions for this type of birth but with that said a co-worker of my wife was quick to highlight a friend that she has with two perfectly normal daugthers that are now 5 years old and of course were MOMOs. It really is about the monitoring and keeping those little ones in as long as possible. We are hoping to make it to 34 weeks but 32 appears to be doable. I am concerned about the preemie like birth defects but can't worry about that now just need to beaware.