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Oh The Things People Say - Part 1 Twin Pregnancy

Do twins run in your family? 

 Were you trying for twins?
Is that possible?? We wanted another baby and we were blessed with two!

 Are they natural? Or are they in vitro?
Would I really tell you if I have fertility problems? But yes, if you must ask.

 You are going to have your hands full. 
Clearly having two arms, my hands are literally full! Full of LOVE!

 I couldn't do it. 
Wow! Thank you for sharing! So you would've abandoned one of your babies at birth??

 Glad it's you and not me.
Hmmm....thank you. Just keep walking!

 My (insert relative) has twin (insert gender). 

 My husband is now called "super sperm" by his football team!
Okay this one is pretty funny!

 I'm sorry. 
Sorry for what? The fact that my life will be filled with double the love, smiles, kisses and snuggles? People have three kids all of the time. Mine just came two at once! 

 Oh my god, I would die if I had twins.
Really? Come on!

You're too small to be having twins. 
Are you my doctor? Nope didn't think so. 

 I know someone who was pregnant with twins, but they lost one. 
I know it happens, but as if I'm not already scared, this is the last thing I need to hear.

 You are one brave girl (in a condescending tone). 
They act like I did it on purpose! But yes, I am brave and will give this experience everything I have to give our little ones the best life! 

 You better (insert activity) while you still can! 
People act like my life is coming to an end! 

 What a blessing! You're so lucky! 
THANK YOU!!!!

 You look so cute pregnant!
THANK YOU!!!! Can you tell me that again when it's 100 degrees outside and I'm huge? 

 I'm sure you are worried, but everything will be okay. 
Again THANK YOU!!! 

 That's great that you are having twins! Twice the love! 
This is one of my favorites!

 You look great! 
Thank you! 

And they just keep on coming! I might have to add to the list as the pregnancy progresses! 

 Feel free to add in the comments section others that you have heard! 

And I'm sure it will get even better when the babies are here! So wait for Part 2!







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