This is a fun little holiday thing I came across. I did one for Karis & one for Kelsie & shared them on facebook! Kinda cute! Wishing you a Merry Christmas!
It was concluded that our girls are, what is medically referred to as, Monochorionic-Diamniotic Twins. Identical (Monozygotic) twins occur when a single egg is fertilized to form one zygote which then divides into two genetically identical, yet separate embryos 4-8 days after fertilization. Monochorionic twins are monozygotic (identical) twins that share the same placenta and generally have two amniotic sacs (Diamniotic). The twins share the same DNA, thus they may share many similar attributes. However, since physical appearance is influenced by environmental factors and not just genetics, identical twins can actually look very different. Here's a visual aid. http://staff.tuhsd.k12.az.us/gfoster/standard/twins.gif
I discovered PNP too! My son hated it! You can read about it at www.TwinsfortheShow.com (also now www.MyEverythingElse.com).
ReplyDeleteP.S. My boys are mono-di too!