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Yes, They're Twins, Duh!? Answering The Seven Stupidest Questions About Twins / Multiples

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Nothing can prepare Mom for the onslaught of questions that seem
to follow twins wherever they go. But, take heart, oh brave Mom.
If you're having twins, maybe this list of questions (and
quick-witted answers) might just arm you with the ability to fire
back - or grin and bear it. (Caution: To avoid altercations,
these eyebrow-raising answers are to be served with a smile and a
hearty laugh as the chaser.)


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Yes, They're Twins, Duh!? Answering The Seven Stupidest Questions About Twins / Multiples
Copyright (c) 2009 Karen Sullen
Corner Stork Baby Gifts
http://www.cornerstorkbabygifts.com/its-twins.aspx



Baby showers really help prepare Mom for the arrival of her new
arrival - especially if she's having multiples. It goes without
saying that babies need a lot of stuff! Twin babies means twin
baby gifts! From baby bottles to baby blankets, everyone will be
seeing doubles before the day is done. Now, you'd think after
all of that Mom would be ready for the big day, right? Well, not
quite. Nothing can prepare Mom for the onslaught of questions
that seem to follow twins wherever they go. But, take heart, oh
brave Mom. If you're having twins, maybe this list of questions
(and quick-witted answers) might just arm you with the ability to
fire back - or grin and bear it. (Caution: To avoid altercations,
these eyebrow-raising answers are to be served with a smile and a
hearty laugh as the chaser.)

Question:. Are they twins?

Answer #1: No, they're complete strangers!

Answer #2: Twins? There's only ONE baby here. You must be seeing
doubles! (Then look around strangely)

Answer #3: (my personal favorite) No, I just had sex with two
different men on the same day. It's just my luck that both of
them got me pregnant!

This tops the list as the most common question asked about twins.
That's why it rates three answers. Although harmless, it can be
quite annoying by the time you've answered it for the thousandth
time because the answer seems so obvious. Basically, what
they're saying is that the whole twin thing intrigues them, and
this is the best way they know to strike up a conversation. So,
you'd better get used to this question.

Question: Which one is older?

Answer: Neither. They both came out at the same time, and boy did
that hurt!

Why do people feel compelled to ask this, as if a matter of
seconds would really make a difference in their personalities?
Birth order typecasting does not really apply to multiples. They
grow up together, completely side-stepping the oldest-, middle-
and youngest-child syndromes.

Question: How come their names don't match?

Answer #1: Uhhh, because we didn't want them to!

Answer #2: Well, we thought having their faces match was enough.

Why do people always assume that because of their looks their
names need to match, as well. But, I say ix-nay on the twin-ay!
Let your children be individuals and purposely choose names that
don't rhyme, start with the same letter or otherwise "go
together." It will put them on the path to personal freedom.

Question: How do you tell them apart?

Answer: We can't. That's why we tattooed their names on their
feet at birth.

How ridiculous! Even with identical twins, there are differences
- even if they are subtle. No one is an exact duplicate of the
other, otherwise they'd be clones! It might be a heavier face or
more closely set eyes. Taking the time to get to know twins,
you'd be amazed at how different they really are.

Question: Did you have them "naturally?"

Answer: Naturally, I had them. What did you think - the twin
fairy dropped them off?

You have to give this response as if you're totally oblivious to
what they're really asking. It turns this very delicate and
private discussion of how they were conceived (or delivered) on
its ear. How rude for someone to even ask or imply that you had
artificial insemination. Is that any of their business? This is
an extremely personal question, and one which strangers have no
business asking. Whether they are referring to how the multiples
were conceived (ie with fertility enhancements) or how they were
delivered (vaginally vs. c-section), that is between you and your
family, and its simply not polite to ask unless the person is
already on familiar terms.

Question: Are they Siamese twins?

Answer: Do you need a dictionary?

A Siamese twin is someone who is physically joined to his or her
sibling. And, they are rare. So, obviously, if you're looking at
two separate individuals who are not joined together, they can't
be Siamese. It amazes me that anyone would even ask that.

Question: Are your boy and girl twins identical?

Answer: No, one was born with a penis.

I must say this to the chagrin of plenty well-meaning folks out
there, but boy and girl twins cannot and never will be identical
twins! Identical twins are formed when the same egg splits in
two. One egg cannot be both male and female. So, if you see boy
and girl twins, they are most definitely fraternal.

Okay, I know I said seven questions, but here's one bonus
statement...

Statement: I'm glad they're yours and not mine!

Reply: Me, too!

Enough said.

While most questions and comments are genuine and not intended to
offend, some can be down right rude and personal. Don't let it
get the best of you. Just know that you're a part of an elite
group that everybody just can't help talking about.




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Karen Sullen is a writer for Corner Stork Baby Gifts where you
can shop for twin baby gifts and other unique gifts for babies.
http://www.cornerstorkbabygifts.com/its-twins.aspx


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