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October 15th, 2005
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?
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fatfamily02
replied October 15th, 2005
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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.
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Lilypad
replied October 16th, 2005
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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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daniellerenee_12
replied October 22nd, 2011
i have heard it skips a generation also. my grandmother had twins and so did her sister, however, none of their children have not had twins so i am hoping i will be one of the grandchildren carrying multiples.. since we have all heard it skips a generation:)
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mrsmttc
replied October 22nd, 2011
My grandmother is a twin, my mum is a twin and my mum had twins!! You are more likely to have twins if you have twins in the family but it doesnt necessary skip a generation.
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