Twin Pick of the week!!!!

I got this idea today to do a pick of the week...Each week I will spotlight items for twins, parents of twins, relatives of twins and just other random things.

Nothing is cuter than seeing babies dressed in cute little matching outfits or outfits with sayings. This weeks pick, I decided to use something that my twins have and wear. People just think Owen and Isabella are just adorable in these outfits!!



you can find these onesies (I put long sleeve shirts underneath) at:

http://www.twinzgear.com/p-117-dr-suess-gift-set-2-bodysuits.aspx

Stupid Q&A...and how to answer

Just the other day I found myself needing to go to the store. I love taking my kids out and about....People LOVE to come up to me and play with the twins and ask questions. On this particular trip, I found myself bombarded with people. STUPID people. I couldn't believe the questions that were being asked. Needless to say I was in a feisty mood. I had just had a tooth extraction just earlier that morning, and was in a lot of pain. All I wanted was to get what I needed and get home.

Every mom (or multiples or singletons) gets these kinda of people. But see there are two different kinds of them. Either you get the cute easy questions you have no problem answering or you get the person who wants to know every little thing right down to the very detail of "Is your uterus back to it's original size?"

I compiled a list of questions that I had been asked, along with questions that others have been asked and included some responses. I will add more as time goes on :]





1.What kind of fertility drugs did you take?
For the life of me I cant figure out why someone would ask this. Now this may seem a little rude, but it will do the trick. With a sweet innocent smile, ask "Oh, are you having troubles getting pregnant?" Some people would be uncomfortable answering this question. So it is kinda like a taste of their own medicine kind of thing.

2. Do they have different personalities?
No they are the same human being divided into two parts....

3.Said by a stranger, "They're identical, right?" Mom answers, "No. They're fraternal." Stranger response, "They are NOT!" ...................
Okay you are right! These arent my children, I just borrowed them from a woman at Babies R us...It has been an hour..I probably should return them.


4. Just wait til they get older. It gets harder..................
Why thank you kind stranger! I woke up this morning, just HOPING for words of discouragement, while walking through the store pushing a cart with two crying children.

5. Were they in the same sac?
Well hello perfect stranger. Will you be sharing your gynecological history with me as well?

6. You must be SO busy?
Are you volunteering to clean my house?

7. WHat do you do when they both cry?
this is my favorite....I get asked this ALL the time..so I shrug my shoulders and like it is no big deal I say: Sometimes I cry. Sometimes I go to starbucks

8.SO are they identical?
Hmm let me see....not exactly..I have one in BLUE and one in PINK...I just said their names are OWEN and BELLA..hmm....

9.Are they brothers?
Now this one was asked right after the person was informed that they were twins.There really isnt much to say to this one..the only thing you can do is shake your head and walk away..

Resources

So First after introducing what my blog will focus on, I figured I would list some great and helpful websites. Most have forums that you can join to chat and meet other mothers and fathers who have multiples or are expecting twins.

Website: http://www.gottwinz.net/

Description: Diverse message board offering forums for parents, fun forums, an arcade, articles, and a knowledge base

Website: http://mom2many.com/

Description: An internet community for Canadian parents of multiples. Mom2Many.com offers:

discussion boards guest articles

classified ads auctions and more.

Website: http://www.multiplebirthsfamilies.com/

Description: Comprehensive and informative site for parents expecting twins, triplets or more and for parents whom have already had their children. Bereavement support for bereaved multiple birth families as well as surviving co-multiples. Articles for professionals and others with an interest in multiple birth issues.

And then there are two

Just a short while ago you were jumping for joy when you found out you were pregnant. Everything starts running through your head. What color should we do the nursery? What about names for a boy? For a girl? Which crib should you buy?

Then you get hit by a brick wall. Not only will you be expecting one little bundle of joy..but TWO bundles of joy. Yup, you heard me TWINS!!

Now if you were anything like me, you are stunned, scared, happy, and feeling blessed. Now you have to double nearly everything. November 22nd, 2008. My twins , a boy and a girl, were born. Isabella and Owen are now nearly 6 months old. I know you are thinking "How in the world am I gonna care for two babies at once?" Relax! It can be done. Even though there are rough times, there are so many good times. My twins are best friends, they do a lot of things together and love each other. They hate to be apart.

I have found some great and helpful advice on the internet, books, and even friends and family. I have also found some great products that can be of some help!

If anyone would like specific advice, please let me know and I would be happy to help you out or if you have found a product or advice that has worked for you, feel free to share

Twincerely Yours,

Melissa