https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 19:31:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins/page/2#post-1397001 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 00:40:52 +0000 twoofeverything 1397001@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ours are IVF babies...nothing runs in the family! I can't imagine having another set of twins...OMG...love my babies more than life itself, but once was plenty! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins/page/2#post-1396984 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 23:58:31 +0000 MaisyMay 1396984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH has a twin sister. I have a twin sister. Yeah, the first question we asked was at our ultrasound was "how many?" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins/page/2#post-1396980 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 23:53:42 +0000 AmeliaBedilia 1396980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We hope we don't have twins. My brothers are identical twins, but that should not increase my chances. I am almost 34 and 5'10 (I've read that being older, tall or heavy increases your chances.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins/page/2#post-1396296 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 16:48:01 +0000 bookwormmama 1396296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Apparently my paternal grandfather was a fraternal twin and a paternal aunt had fraternal twins so there is definitely a good chance of us having twins. We both held our breath at our first appointment when they did an ultrasound because it definitely could have been twins. It was a single baby this time. We would be happy with twins (obviously) but the thought is scary, especially when you only plan for one baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins/page/2#post-1396021 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 15:11:20 +0000 birdofafeather 1396021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Twins run in DH's family (he's a fraternal twin with his sister) and we both have grandparents who were twins. He's hoping for twins one day but I would prefer one at a time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins/page/2#post-1395929 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 14:44:53 +0000 BSB 1395929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePumps: I will be thrilled for twins, too, even if it is medically induced. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins/page/2#post-1395714 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 13:55:42 +0000 spaniellove 1395714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmbknyc: That's probably why I have two eggs at a time - I'm not terribly old (32) but have DOR so am kind of reaching the end of things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins/page/2#post-1395698 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 13:51:27 +0000 PurplePumps 1395698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're probably not likely naturally, but if our fertility treatments results in twins, I'd be thrilled! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins/page/2#post-1395686 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 13:46:27 +0000 BKCaribBaby 1395686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH's great aunt and uncle are fraternal twins. I'm older, and apparently Black women have a higher than normal chance of having twins. I was surprised to read that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins/page/2#post-1395683 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 13:45:21 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 1395683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My grandfather is a fraternal twin as well. He didn't have twins. None of my cousins have twins (and they've all had children). So, I guess there is a chance that I could have twins. Plus I'm already in my 30's and that's supposed to increase chances too, right? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins/page/2#post-1395622 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 13:27:14 +0000 however briefly 1395622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Twins run on DH's side of the family but not mine so with normal conception, it wouldn't be likely at all. But that being said, we are currently 4 weeks and 4 days pregnant today through IUI and clomid and are anxiously waiting the first ultrasound to find out if there's just a singleton in there or more. </p> <p>Mostly I'm terrified at the thought of having two infants (or worse, two toddlers!) at the same time but there's a small part of me that kinda wants it to happen for some reason. Now I just need to get through this next week and a half without going insane from the anticipation!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins#post-1395595 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 13:16:02 +0000 Boogs 1395595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They run on both sides of our families and I was definitely hoping for twins the first time around. If I found out we were having twins this time I would be floored! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins#post-1395558 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 13:05:13 +0000 cmbknyc 1395558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Twins run on my mother's side of the family, I was a twin but my mother lost the other baby and I was pregnant with twins but had a miscarriage in September. According to the doctor, family history and age are huge factor in conceiving fraternal twins. Apparently your chances of releasing two eggs when you ovulate are higher the older you get. </p> <p>I was terrified of the idea at first but now I actually hope it happens again. It seems like so much fun - and hard work - but also fun lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins#post-1395555 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 13:04:59 +0000 petunia354 1395555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both of my grandmothers had twins, and my aunt &amp; cousin both had "natural" twins (not fertility treatments) .... :shocked: Not sure about DH's family though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins#post-1395535 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:58:35 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1395535@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd have a heart attack and die. It would be terrifying but I bet it would be super fun too:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins#post-1395531 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:58:05 +0000 Bookish 1395531@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, they run in our family! My grandma was a twin, DH's grandma was a twin, and I have twin sisters.</p> <p>The only thing that scares me about having twins is the finances. I don't know how we would afford 3 in daycare! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins#post-1395519 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:53:49 +0000 nana87 1395519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My grandma was an identical twin, so there is that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins#post-1395513 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:51:34 +0000 babycanuck 1395513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have always wanted twins. My father is an identical twin, his brother/sister fraternal. I also have cousins that are fraternal. Hubs has two sets of cousins that are identical.</p> <p>My sister never had twins and my first cousin on my dad's side did not have twins (yet). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins#post-1395510 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:50:51 +0000 bushelandapeck 1395510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have them on both sides and my sister just had a set of fraternal twins last year. I would freak out if this pregnancy is twins but would also be excited not to have to decide about having a third someday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins#post-1395505 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:49:07 +0000 Mrs. Train 1395505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There were no twins in our family and I thought I couldn't get pregnant, then bam....identical twins. Go figure. Before we tried getting pregnant again DH made me look up all the stats on the likelihood of having twins again. Since they were identical and we don't have twins in our family we figured we were safe, but it was definitely the first thing I asked at our ultra sound. "Please Dr. Tell me it is only one in there!!!" I don't know if I could handle a second set of twins at that point. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins#post-1395501 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:47:39 +0000 Ms.SK 1395501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My twins have 3 additional sets of twin cousins - InVitro, Surrogate, IUI, and Natural among them. Parents who waited until the time was right run in the family! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins#post-1395485 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:40:31 +0000 threeplusme 1395485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My father is a fraternal twin and also has a set of twin brothers so I knew there was a chance. We were still shocked when we found out we were having twins more shocked when we learned they were identical. They were our firsts. We just had a singleton and like Mrs. Blue mentioned we were on edge at the 1st ultrasound. Think we are done especially since I am getting older and worry that the next pregnancy would be twins. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins#post-1395483 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:39:54 +0000 Radish 1395483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am a fraternal twin, but my mom was on fertility treatments at the time. I would love to have twins this time around, but my husband is terrified by the idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins#post-1395466 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:33:32 +0000 mlm2934 1395466@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom is a fraternal twin, so I'm not sure exactly how it affects my odds. Of her four children having 5 children and several single child miscarriages - no twins so far! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins#post-1395454 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:31:06 +0000 Happygal 1395454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Somewhere in the family tree, there are fraternal twins. I can never remember the details!</p> <p>My husband wants twins. However, he has never changed a diaper or done anything past play and cuddle with babies. I've been babysitting since I was 12, so my eyes are wide open to the work involved with babies! I'd prefer one at a time, but would still be excited if we have twins. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins#post-1395437 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:25:56 +0000 lilyofthewest 1395437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have an fraternal twins in my family. But, I am older, and I know I have multiple ovulations sometimes. So, who knows? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins#post-1395436 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:25:52 +0000 Crystal 1395436@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't have any history of twins in our family, but I would ♥ to have twins! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins#post-1395426 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:21:53 +0000 LindsayInNY 1395426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Shutterbug: My paternal grandmother had two sets of twin siblings - I think one survived and the other didn't or only partially did? Not sure which. And my mom has it somewhere in her family but not sure where. My mom's brothers kids all have kids, no twins. Dad's side doesn't have grandkids yet so who knows. With my luck, it would happen when trying for LO#2 ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins#post-1395425 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:21:51 +0000 Revel 1395425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm with you, do NOT want this to happen, especially as we already have one LO. I'm actually terrified of it. I'll be at least 35 by the time I'd be pregnant again if we decide to have more, and I've heard that it gets more common with age? Not sure if there's anything to that theory. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-likely-to-conceive-twins#post-1395410 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:18:45 +0000 Shutterbug 1395410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: from what I've read, twins appear to skip a generation because a woman could have twin boys, and then the twin boys (who would not be any more likely to have twins themselves) could pass the hyperovulation gene on to their daughters, who could then have twins. </p>