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Twins run in my family, I was a twin but my mom miscarried my twin. I'm actually interested to see if I having twins since I know I ovulated from both ovaries. There are also certain factors that increase your chances.

You have twins in your family. Heredity plays a role in conceiving twins â?? but only on the mom's side. Even if your partner's family tree is loaded with dynamic duos, that won't increase your own odds of conceiving twins.

You're African-American. Black women are a bit more likely than Caucasians to have twins; if you're Asian or Hispanic, then you're a bit less likely than Caucasians to get two-for-one.

You're an older mom-to-be. As you age, your chance of conceiving twins increases. Researchers have found that women over 35 produce more follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) than younger women, which may cause more than one egg to be released in one cycle.

You've been pregnant before. With each pregnancy, the odds that you'll have twins go up.

You've had twins before. Lightning can and does strike twice! If you've already given birth to a set of twins, look out â?? you're twice as likely to do so again.

You're undergoing fertility treatment. ART, as I mentioned, is a big contributor to the increase in multiple births. About 20 to 25 percent of women taking ovary-stimulating drugs or undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) will conceive twins or higher-order multiples.

You're overweight. Recent studies have shown that obese women are twice as likely to give birth to fraternal twins as those who aren't obese.

You're tall. The same studies found that taller women tend to face higher odds of having fraternal twins.

Also I know it says heredity on your moms side,but if you are a twin your chances are higher.. I put next to the ones that I fit in.

Baby magic good luck at your appt

Phat fingers crossed for you

Mandy I hope it helps you, Pisces is the one I actually heard about it from.

Hey pisces

Tara i don't think you're a whacko at all I know you will get your twins :)

Hi babymagic,
I was on quite a while ago and decided to come back and say hi and catch up. Nice to meet you. I love the thought of twins and waiting has the right attitude towards it I truly believe that believing in something its going to happen as its fate and your true destiny

Hey athena,
just love your fact sheet about twins.just noticed your due date is my wedding anniversary thanks for the present lol

Ok ladies I have a question. Can travel meaning crossing timezones and the dateline make your period early. Both times I travelled overseas this time and on my honeymoon, I was exactly 1 week early. I am now 4 dyas late.

Mandy - nothing has changed with my situation. Still bd'ing infrequently, so that cuts my chances down to like 1/2 of a % every month.

Athena - I qualify for every one of the twin things except that I'm Caucasian, I'm not a twin & I'm not undergoing fertility treatment. My granny (mom's mom)had 2 sets of fraternal twins out of 10 children, I'm fat, I'm tall, I'm old, and I've had 5 prior pregnancies (confirmed). I thought a lot about that with LO. My hcg was pretty high early on, so I thought maybe it could be twins, then the ultrasound tech thought she saw 2, and my husband almost pooped his pants. Heehee. If I end up having twins one of you will have to adopt onebecause I am not mentally equipped to deal with multiples. I believe I would have to be admitted to a long-term facility or hire an au pair.

Since my last post I had more creamy cm that was enough to show on my tp, I'm nauseous & I had another - test.

Mandy - heavy question about the dateline. I have no idea. Oh, and yes I'm taking hpt's. I think I'm 8dpo.

HEY EVERYONE UPDATE TIME:

First off , I must say that I really love my Dr and the connection we have. She's a winner.....Ok, so we discussed my age: since I turned 35 in September 2013, I asked her how I'd know that my eggs were sufficient. To determine this she suggested the FSH test, which I'll have blood drawn for on Monday, (Cycle day 4). Also, my DH is turning 47 in a few months so she also suggested that he schedules a semen analysis to make sure he's ok too. She provided the referral so we'll have an appt for that scheduled by this coming Wednesday.

She told me that as women age, sometimes our cycles will shorten or be extended. So in this case, my cycle has shortened to 24 days. Who knows if it'll remain regulated as such or do something funny the next time. Guess I'll find out.

She also said that she was shocked that my cycle returned immediately after the Mirena removal, being that I ovulated during the time that I should have. She assured me that even if timing is right and all is okay with both myself and my DH, that it can still take (3) cycles.

Since the DH and I only wanted to TTC by JULY2014, I wanted to get more insight on what lies ahead and to get a head start on making sure the DH and I are all clear. That way, if there's an issue, we're not wasting 2-3 months before finding out. #BeingProactive

In the meantime, I'm just gearing up to try again this cycle, which is right around the corner. The witch should be all clear and gone by Tuesday, Yes!!!

let's go ladies...I'm claiming all BFP's this cycle..That's a lot of LOL

Thank you my lady loves! You're so supportive . Well....today is the 3 month mark since my kitty passed and 2 year mark of TTC. Never thought I'd see this day. But we're going to head to my mom's and watch the last Twilight film together and have chinese and some leftover Christmas cookies. Gonna enjoy myself before the specialist tells me no more carbs LOL. I am doing pretty good though. All the meals I cook at home I've made paleo. Still trying to get used to just meat, veggies and fruit. But I tell you what...we've had some YUMMY meals! The other night I put some chicken tenderloins into a baking dish, poured diced tomatoes and green chiles over it. And sprinkled chopped onions, cumin, chili powder and S&P over it. Cooked that then made a salad with romaine, diced mango, and avocado and then shredded the cooked chicken and added it as well...Enchilada Salad!

@mandy- I was wondering how confusedttc was too. As far as the timezone thing goes...there has been studies that show that it can affect your luteal phase. But not sure it would affect it by that much.

@pisces- Hey sweetheart! I'm hanging in there. Going to the specialist on the 10th. Praying for my miracle babies soon! Hope you're well too. And yes, I miss you too!

@phat- I'm sorry love. I hope it's just too early . I believe Pisces is in Texas last I remember.

@babymagic- I'm glad it went so well hun! Having a dr you like makes all the difference. I remember phat saying that with age, the luteal phase can get shorter. I hope all the tests turn out good!

As far as twins goes...there is no known history in my family. So I'd be the first..but then again, I'm the only one that has needed fertility medication!
My mom never had a problem, my oldest sister got knocked up 3 times on accident (by 2 different guys), and my other sister only tried 3 months before getting pregnant. She has pcos too...so I was shocked that it's sooo hard for me. The only known one that had difficulty is my cousin with pcos. She tried almost 3 years with each of her daughters. It's nice to have her to talk to as well.

Waiting I am really sorry about your kitty. I havent been on for quite a while so I didnt know.
I didnt thi k that it could effect it that much either travelling that is. My cycle was always spot on u til I started the I.v.f and then she went I to hiding.
I have had some whacky cycles since. If I am not consciencly ttc its fine but when we are it plays funny buggers with me.
today is will be 5 day's late, not pregnant and dont feel either that I am or im not. Also I am turning 47 next week so could be that.
piscies- athena mentioned you were taking ovaboost can I ask how you are finding it, I was thinking of giving it a go.

Confused was my friend on fb but her account is gone. Hopefully she will contact me