So AF is officially here, heavy spotting yesterday, but full flow today, so I am officially counting today as CD1. I fully intend to keep stalking this thread as I'm hoping to see tons more bfps as this really does seem to be a lucky one!
So I didn't get a chance to write last night about twins, but wanted to throw in my two cents on the matter. To start, I am no expert so please don't think this is a know all statement, just decided it'd be nice to share some knowledge on the topic.
First, I'm a twin! And I absolutely love it! I have an identical twin sister and we are considered "mirror twins". Identical twins are not considered hereditary, but actually a genetic mutation! There is no rhyme or reason (at least not yet explained) as to why this happens, it just does. Fraternal twins on the other hand, are considered to be hereditary
Popular belief is twins on either side affects this, but supposedly this is untrue. If your mother's side has fraternal twins in it, then that is when you have increased chances. Obviously no twins in the family does not mean that you can't, just that those with twins have slightly greater chances. Think about, you read all these pregnancy articles that tell you to look to your mother, grandmother, sisters to get an idea of your own pregnancy, the same can be followed when it comes to ovulation. Some women are just more likely to release more than one egg when ovulating. Supposedly, the father's side has nothing to do with this, outside the sperm getting to the egg of course. Also, the paternal side of the mother is considered unrelated as well. ASM, I have twins on both sides of the family, particularly my father's side, but as this doesn't factor I try to ignore it. Huge HOWEVER, my identical twin sister has had fraternal twins. Being that we are so similar, and she has proven that she has released more than one egg at ovulation, my chances are slightly greater that I too could have fraternal twins. But of course, it all depends on timing and what not. It is also believed that the rise in multiples for women over the 35 age mark is because of increased hormones that promote the growth of more good follicles and end in the release of multiple eggs.
So that's what I know
Just thought others may find it interesting. If you don't have twins in the family, don't be down about it, it can happen to anytime, double baby dust to anyone that is hoping for multiples!
Personally, I'd love identical twin boys, but my chances at that are as good as anybody's.
Hope you get your identical twins!! Wouldn't that be wonderful?!
