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Q: Probability of Twins?

asked by: elaineska on October 15th, 2005

New User

I hope this isn't in the wrong forum!

I heard a rumor that the probability of having twins skips a generation. For example: my grandparents had twins- my two uncles. This would mean (in theory) the higher probability would skip their generation and affect mine. I was wondering if any of you have heard about this. Is it true? Bogus?
Thanks

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fatfamily02

replied on October 15th, 2005

Extremely eHealthy

Some times yes, sometimes every generation. My first husbands mother was a twin and my father was a twin. As far as I know I had no twins(i miscarried 6 times) I have 3 singletons. But my children for sure will probably have twins. Only 2 singleton grandchildren so far.

Lilypad

replied on October 16th, 2005

Extremely eHealthy

Hope So

I have heard the same about twins skipping a generation. My maternal grandpa was a fraternal twin. I hope its true I would love love love to have a multiple pregnancy!

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