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

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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 © 2009 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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