hidden twin on ultrasound exam

[angels*3]

I have had an ultrasound three times now (12wks, 15wks, and 19wks)  The first one was to check for a twin pregnancy, which they only saw one, and with the other two the tech never looked for a twin at all eventhough I hinted towards them into looking. I have measured atleast a month ahead since I was 12 wks and I have felt movement since 12wks (which made the dr check for twins) I felt that the dr was rather quick as he was way behind with his patients.  I had an emply bladder (I thought that you were not supposed to for an u/s)I also had morning sickness a couple of times and didn't have any with my first two pregnancies, I have been in maternity clothes since 8wks, I have gained 30lbs,had really bad headaches and have been dreaming of twins even before the dr thought it was twins, twins run on my side of the family as well. I also am hungry every two hrs, have to use the bathroom atleast once and hour.  I am now 24wks 5 days and I feel like I am having twins (I have always thought this) I can feel the baby move under my ribs on the right side and down in my pelvic area on both sides at the same time.  What I want to know, is it possible that the first doctor missed the twin and the other two techs didn't see one as they thought that there was no need to look for one?  Could I have a second baby hiding in there and it not have been seen?  I see my OBGYN in two weeks and I feel silly bringing this up to her if there is no way that this could be possible.  Any input on this would be great.  Sorry to make this so long.  Thanks.

[kirdstenprebanda]

I'm having the same issue:  I'm at 21 weeks and measuring 25 weeks. I have felt movement at the top and bottom...all over the place.  I have a 2 year old already.  I know how it's supposed to feel and be like.  I feel crazy, but you guys have made me feel like I'm not alone!

[amandabxoxo89]

i had a vag sono at 4w3d ONE yolk, one dot. 20 week tummy u/s two boys one placenta two membranes...not inclination at all for excess weight I had no morning sickness and no one picked up a second heartbeat in 4 doppler scans....sooo explain that one... unless it was an eclipse ...not likely, also if twins should be fused together that late why arent mine? I dont think they have enough fact to make accredited claims...

[kiwimama86]

im 35weeks pregnant with twins, i found out when i was 6weeks,i had my u/s and the sonographer had seen two heart beats, so to make sure she did a internal u/s so that she knew she definatly saw two heart beats and also brought in another sonographer in to be 100% sure.I didnt feel any movements untill i was about 20weeks but had a bad case of all day sickness. My babies have showed up in every scan, and at 24 weeks the babies are noticeable and you definatly can't miss them although in saying that i have an aunty who was pregnant with twins but didnt know, she had u/s on a regular basis but only showed 1 baby untill she had given birth she went into labour twice and gave birth to 1 healthy 7lb girl and a not so healthy 1lb baby girl who unfortunatly didnt make it because of her size... So it could be possible..but with the high tec machines they have today i still think its rare to miss a twin pregnancy....

[mummytosevenbump586]

Hi there all, im now 8+2 days today and had a scan last week, i'm convinced its twins and one is hiding if you look at my scan the baby looks like there are 2 faces but looks also like there is 2 cords.

Iv been really sick for 4 weeks showing already and can keep anything greasy down.Also in the next breath feel hungry nearly ever hour. I keep getting some lower pain but tech said there is nothing to worrie about.

I have a small sac of blood i just woundering if this could be a mistaken twin lol.

Something just tells me its twins my boobs are killing and gone mega huge, and iv never had this feeling before and i have 7 already and lost 2 sets of twins in the past.

Can someone advice me of simptoms of having twins and also does anyone have a scan to see what a hidden twin scan looks like.

[nantli_ozomatochtli]

dont believe the doctors, no matter what anybody says technology is not error-proof! MY IDENTICAL TWINS, DETECTED ON MY 6TH ULTRASOUND AT 26 WEEKS, ARE LIVING PROOF OF THAT! my sons, born 7/9/09, are male mo-mo twins which account for .75% of all twins which could be the reason for all this hiding business. i had my first ultrasound @ 13 weeks, and 5 subsequent ultrasounds between 13-26 weeks gestation (because my uterus measured larger than average, they were searching for excess water or a tumor since no other fetus had been seen). alllll my ultrasound pics up until 26 weeks show only one fetus. they could offer me no explanation for this. i had 3 different ultrasound technicians/ ob gyns and none hinted at twins until my 6th ultrasound at which point my uterus measured typical to 9 months gestation. and there was no significant size difference between the twins, born @ 5lbs 6 oz and 5 lbs 5 oz. hopefully youve had your baby(ies) by now-  if they are hidden twins, please share with the world and let them know that TECHNOLOGY IS NOT ERROR PROOF!

[JJ466]

I just had twins 2 months ago. They never suspected it and never saw the 2nd baby. didnt know until I went into labor and pushed out two!