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Hi, nenny, As far as I understand, if they are not sharing the same chorionic (outer) sac - they are not identical. If they are sharing the chorionic sac, but are not sharing the same amniotic (inner) sac they are still identical but called monochorionic, diamniotic. This is my case. Good luck!

nenny- I was told that they can be identical twins and not share the sac or the placenta. I learned that depending on when the egg split, determined if you have monochorionic, monoamniotic, or even siamese twins. But, if the egg splits right away after conception, the sacs and placentas grow normally as if they were 2 separate eggs. If your twins share the outer or inner sac, it is definate that you have identical twins. If the twins are boy/girl, it is definate that you have fraternal twins, other than that, you would need genetic testing to determine whether or not they are identical. The placenta is separate for either identical or fraternal, but sometimes the placenta fuses together to appear like the twins share one between them. HTH I had very little morning sickness, actually, I never really got sick- just naseous (sp) and I had a lot of food aversions up to around 12 weeks. But, with my first child I had no morning sickness at all, so I think it depends on the person/pregnancy.

Nenny-I have a very good friend who had twins in 2 separate sacs with 2 separate placentas, and her girls ARE identical. They did a DNA test to prove it. This happens 25% of the time. AS for the person who was told that their twins were monochorionic and diamiotic-GET A NEW FREAKING DOCTOR!!!!! The definition of diamniotic means there HAD TO BE A MEMBRANE THERE or else they would have told you that you were monoamniotic. I know a lot of people on hre are not "real" and try and fake things. This type of pregnancy is stressful and PLEASE do not fake or write things that are just obviously not true. I had ZERO morning sickness and nO symptoms and Im going on 17 weeks now. Anyhoo-how is everyone who used to write on here? LOL

CB did you have the babies? I find out the s_x of my twins on March 8 (wed). Im really excited. Im hoping for boys but if they are healthy and girls, that is fine too! :)

thank you ladies so much i have a doctor's appt. next week i just have to say this pregnancy is so hard for me i have asthma, anemia,and eczema. Im only 3 months pregnant and when i sneeze i leak, Isn't that funny. Found out i had a cyst in my ovaries and that hurts and lost 10 pounds ***Please if any advice im willing to listen to. But overall im happy and excited and so is my husband who would of thought that god was going to bless my family with twins, i just hope it gets better

All..I just recently found out I was having twins via an u/s. They look I diential, they are in the same sac. I am going to a high risk specialist. As this was my first visit, the u/s was to ensure that the pregnancy was viable. The twins measured 6 weeks, 5 days with healthy heartbeats. I didn't hear any of the terms that was used below. I didn't realize that they were so many risks involved. I am getting ready to call my Dr. As I have two weeks for my next visit.

Hi Ladies! CB Can't wait to hear how the delivery went, I am guessing you have had your girls! I am so excited for you and can't wait to hear how things went and how everyone is doing! For those of you new to this site, I have 41/2 month old identical girls! They were monochorionic diamniotic! The dividing membrane was not seen until an US at 20 wks. My OB never ever mentioned abortion even when we thought they were monoamniotic. The only thing he said is that I would have to be monitored a lot more and that the babies would have to be born at around 30-32 wks to prevent cord entanglement! I was very scared and so relieved when they found that membrane. Lily I would find a new OB, one that is maybe a little more positive! As for the being identical or not, as Michelle said it all depends on when the egg split. That is how monoamniotic twins the egg splits after it has implanted and only splits into one sack. It is possible for it to split once it is fertilized though and attatch at two different spots on the uterus, causing two outer sacks and two placentas. Good Luck and Congrats to all you soon to be twin mommies! It is such a joy having two! It is hard work, no one with twins will deny that. But you get those little rewards like a smile or a giggle and it is times two. How wonderful, we are truly blessed!

Hello, Candice, Thank you for your reply. Having read your and others' replies I'm seriously thinking of finding a new OB. I also hope the membrane will be seen as early as possible so that I'll be able to feel a bit relieved. Thank you again. I'll keep you, all supportive guys, posted. Lily

In reply to briansmom your comment was very rude. You need to look up the term of monochorionic diamniotic before attacking people on this site. Anyhow.. I hope all of you are doing well..... I go today for my glucose test.. Wish me luck :)

Hi Tara, I completely agree with you. I wish you all the luck in the world and keep my fingers crossed for you. Lily

Tara It was not rude at all. Thank you-I have done TONS OF RESEARCH on this since I was thought to be monoamniotic for 14 weeks. The definition of DIAMNIOTIC means TWO AMNIOTIC SACS as in di=two. It isnt rude-its the truth. Just dont respond to me and I wont to you. If a doctor doesnt know that, I suggested a new one that has some education on identical twins. Enough breath on that.

Briansmom, I'ld say that you have a harsh way of responding to others. Unless you happen to have a medical degree, I'ld go with a doctor's word first. A second opinion is always recommended, but from another doctor. Best wishes to all of you!

Actually I **DO** have a medical degree. I didnt come on this thread in January to fight with people whom I dont know nor care about. Initially, I was speaking to people about my possibility of momo's. All the best with your pregnancies-now back on topic, right? No need to stress out over things that are minor and certainly no reason to stress over people you will never ever meet (nor care to meet) You are correct-bottom line--dont go on a message board if you need advice from your peri. This IS a message board. CB and Melanie-Ill keep watch for your updates :)

Briansmom please reread your first post.. you said to the person who was told they wer monochorionic diamniotic.... Well all of us here have a monochorionic diamniotic pregnancy. Maybe you were thinking something else and wrote the wrong thing.. however, what you said in your original post sounded rude and made no sense whatsoever. Lily yesterday I had my appointment. but they didnt do the glucose test. I think they forgot and by the time I was able to get back there they figured they would just have me do it in two weeks. they did ultrasound the boys and they are both head down..... so one of my little guy decided he finally was tired of looking at his brothers b___t!! lolHope you are doing good everyone

You may have a medical degree but I quess you didn't take the "bed-side manner" cla__s. The difference between you & many of the woman on this forum is that we DO care about each other even if we will never meet. We hope & pray for each other's well beeing & the health & future of their children. This is the best of women supporting women & helping each other through some difficult yet wonderful times. This is a support system for so many, please don't look at it as anything less.

Hi, Tara, Corona, hello, all the nice ladies around, Tara, so the glucose test in two weeks... Hope it goes well for you and the results are satisfactory. The comment about the brother being tired of looking at another's b___t made me smile - you have great sense of humor. Corona, I absolutely agree with you regarding your comment that we care about each other, or at least this is how I feel. I was so glad when I found this forum. I felt so close to the people I've never met. Most of us are in the same or similar situation. It's so important to share, support and simply make others smile. We are maybe from different countries and live in different parts of the world but we care. Wish you all the best. Lily