Are they identical?:
Yes, they are. They shared one placenta but had their own individual amniotic sacs.
Who’s older?:
H1is older by one whole minute.
Who is smarter/the naughty one?:
Neither one is "smarter" than the other. They both excel in most things and have their own strengths. And neither is "naughty". This question always irks me. Both of the girls are extremely good babies.
Who is your favorite?:
Who seriously would ask someone this you ask? I hear it more than I'd like to admit when we're out at the store. It changes every half a second. I love them both so much I could never choose between them. They are such individuals.
Are they a lot of work?:
Yes and no. Since they are my first I honestly don't know any better. I am very lucky to have such good girls. They've slept through the night from about 3 months on and only cry when they are sleepy or hungry. I am very lucky.
When did you know it was twins?:
I had a feeling it was twins from the beginning but didn't say anything because I didn't want to jinx it. We found out for certain on December 5, 2006 at our first pre-natal appointment.
When did you know they were identical?:
We went to a perinatologist at 17 weeks and were told. Due to the amount of "tissue" in between the girls two amniotic sacs was extremely thin which indicates identicals. Also, they shared a single placenta which is also an indicator.
Was it normal or CS delivery?:
I had a scheduled c-section because neither of the girls were in a head down position. This drawing is pretty similar to how the girls were positioned.
Why do you dress them alike/differently?:
The girls are either dressed in the same outfit or in their respective color. H1 in pink and H2 in purple. It makes it easier on me doing wash and organizing and who wouldn't want to match their twins? Until they say they don't want to anymore I will be doing it.
Which side of the family has twins? Yours or his?:
We have twins on both sides. They say that identical twins are not hereditary but I tend to disaggree. I find it hard to believe that people can have multiple sets of identical twins and it all be random.
The girls are either dressed in the same outfit or in their respective color. H1 in pink and H2 in purple. It makes it easier on me doing wash and organizing and who wouldn't want to match their twins? Until they say they don't want to anymore I will be doing it.
Which side of the family has twins? Yours or his?:
We have twins on both sides. They say that identical twins are not hereditary but I tend to disaggree. I find it hard to believe that people can have multiple sets of identical twins and it all be random.
Did you have them due to IVF?:
No, they are natural twins. Most identical twins are natural twins due to the say they are created.
How did they become identical twins?:
They are created from a single egg and a single sperm. The egg splits around day 2 of the pregnancy.
If you have a question you'd like to ask about my life with the girls or twins in general I'd love to answer them!
3 comments:
Haha thanks for posting this! Very helpful & informative!! :)
I love this post. These questions are so common when you carry multiples. It can get annoying at times and some people can be so rude, "who is your favorite" Mommies don't have favorites and it is odvious you love your girls equally so :)
I get those same questions all the time! And for some reason I always get "Are they boys?" Even on days they're wearing pink dresses! I will never understand that! :)
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