DollPosse Well-Known Member Joined May 25, 2010 Messages 2,266 Reaction score 0 Aug 3, 2011 #1 I'm just curious but what are the odds of having a boy/girl set of twins rather than a boy/boy or girl/girl set?
I'm just curious but what are the odds of having a boy/girl set of twins rather than a boy/boy or girl/girl set?
apple84 Well-Known Member Joined Mar 19, 2009 Messages 9,143 Reaction score 0 Aug 3, 2011 #2 If fraternal, then 25% chance of girl/girl, 25% chance boy/boy and 50% chance of boy/girl. DH likes these odds, because he wants a girl and with fraternal twins there is a 75% chance of getting at least one girl
If fraternal, then 25% chance of girl/girl, 25% chance boy/boy and 50% chance of boy/girl. DH likes these odds, because he wants a girl and with fraternal twins there is a 75% chance of getting at least one girl
AmandaAnn Twin Mommy Joined Nov 3, 2010 Messages 630 Reaction score 1 Aug 3, 2011 #3 I agree with apple's math. As for getting a girl, I liked my odds of that too but I also couldn't be happier about my boys.
I agree with apple's math. As for getting a girl, I liked my odds of that too but I also couldn't be happier about my boys.
DollPosse Well-Known Member Joined May 25, 2010 Messages 2,266 Reaction score 0 Aug 3, 2011 #4 Thanks ladies for answering my question. I read that apparently July is a very common month to concieve twins in.
Thanks ladies for answering my question. I read that apparently July is a very common month to concieve twins in.
daisybby03 Mom of 3! Joined Feb 19, 2009 Messages 1,221 Reaction score 1 Aug 3, 2011 #5 I am having boy/girl twins
but I also couldn't be happier about my boys.
