IMessage inconsistent in syncing on multiple devices

Within the last week, I've noticed an issue. I am receiving more imessages on my iPad than on my iPhone. Sometimes, I get the messages on both devices, sometimes I don't. If there is a discrepancy, I always receive the message on the iPad, but not always on the iPhone. I've searched several forums and can find no resolution for this. I have signed out/signed into the Apple ID feature on the imessage settings on both devices several times. I have checked and double checked the settings and have no more avenues to try.
I am operating with iPhone 4s on iOS 6.1.3 and on iPad 3 with iOS 6.1.3.
Any help is appreciated. I am missing messages on my phone since I don't always have my iPad with me.

Am I wrong in assuming that with iMessage it should show up on both devices simultaneously?
No.
On both devices, tap Settings > Messages
Switch iMessage off then back on then reset.
Hold the On/Off Sleep/Wake button and the Home button down at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
Hopefully messages will sync with both devices now at the same time.

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We have one central iTunes account (mine) that gets used to purchase apps and music from iTunes - nothing out of the ordinary there.
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Any conversation started on the iPhone just doesnt show up on the iPad at all.
I've found several posts (all based on the same theme) that suggests that I change the caller ID to the apple (iCloud) account on the phone and also 'reconfirm' the settings on the iPad.
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Has anyone else come up against this in here - and if so - how did you fix it.
Thanks
Wayne.

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For what it's worth, after following the caller ID instructions that you have tried, it took about a day for syncing to start working but some conversations and messages still never show up on my iPad.
Not much we can do but wait for iOS 5.1 I'm afraid. No doubt apple are aware of the issue at this point.

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