Reactions to having Irish TwinS?

Erin - posted on 12/09/2012

I know some time has passed. I hope you have better reactions from people these days- I have Irish twins (10 1/2 months apart) ages 11 and 12 now...its been so awesome raising them and although mine was not planned to come so early, I never had people give me negative feedback (although I did get dirty looks, because I was 19/20 when they were born) My husband and I were married and he was in the USAF, and it was common to get pregnant after they return from a deployment, although I didn't realize it was possible, especially with the myths of breast feeding. If anyone actually has the nerve to say something to someone who chooses to have Irish twins, that is their own ignorance. I, personally, would never change it, if I had the choice. They are best friends, they have been a joy and very easy. I have been blessed to stay home and raise them and I don;t let anyone tell me their opinions if it mean critiquing my life- because, it's MINE!

Katie - posted on 10/08/2012

I just found out I'm pregnant with my 4th, which will be 11 months younger than my third! This was a total whoops baby even though i was pretty sure I wanted another, I wasn't planning on it being so soon! And while I'm only 9 weeks pregnant I'm totally dreading all the stares and snarky comments, mostly from my co-workers. Most people already thought I was crazy going for a third! I can only imagine what they'll think now.... most of them are young or barely married and very career oriented with kids not on the mind at all. Even though I'm in my mid-thirties, sometimes I feel so out of place in a work environment that seems so focused on after work happy hours and schmoozing when i have to get home to put dinner on the table. But I feel super blessed to be able to have beautiful, healthy babies when so many people struggle. So thanks for the post and all the comments, it's preparing me for what to expect!

Katie - posted on 08/30/2012

Mine are 10 1/2 month apart and I am 23 years old I think getting asked you had sex before 6 weeks is more annoying then hearing people say they are Irish twins?!?! LOL Some people will never understand it takes a special person to have Irish Twins ♥

Veronica - posted on 06/12/2011

Screw 'em. I tried for 7 years to get pregnant until I had Donovan. Then at my postpartum checkup when the doc asked me about birth control I laughed at him. Little did I know that my precious Donovan cleared out my pipes for my second miracle Nathan that was born 11.5 months after Donovan. Who are they to you? Life is a blessing and nothing but. Congrats!

Maria - posted on 05/20/2011

Mine are 13 months apart I know not Irish twins but pretty dang close!! Every single day of my life I get
"what were you thinking?!"
"I could NEVER!"
"well you have your hands full!"
"I'm sure you used bc after her huh?"
"you waste no time"
"I blinked and you had a whole family"
It goes on and on. Sometimes I get good comments as well but negative seem much more common. Although no one who sees them doesnt think their cute. I LOVE their age gap and I wouldnt have it any other way.

OhJessie - posted on 04/30/2011

Haha, peoplethought mine were twins (18 months apart) - oh well, they're the only two I'll ever have so, let them think what they want.

I don't get it...why do people give you nasty reactions?

Whitney - posted on 04/29/2011

Mine are 5 months and 16 months old right now. Thus far we haven't had too negative of comments. Our daughter was an oops, and I wondered if we'd get a lot of criticism. I could tell people looked at me funny when I was pregnant and was holding a 7 month old. But now when people find out they're Irish twins they usually say, "They are so cute!" or "You must be busy!"

Truth of the matter is that you have your priorities straight. Children are a blessing and I love that you guys chose to have yours close together!

Darla - posted on 04/29/2011

I've gotten both negative and good remarks from people. I always get asked if they are twins (my daughter is the same size as her older brother) when I say no they are ten months apart, irish twins. They will either say, did you mean to do that? or well, they seem to get along like twins! The funniest one was when I was in the hospital after having my daughter and my 10 month old son and husband were visiting, the nurse thought they were twins!! :)

Sarah - posted on 02/20/2011

I never really get negative reactions. Most people are now assuming they are twins because they are both 3 and about the same size. My daughter is just a tad shorter. But I always say 11 months apart to the day and people always just follow up with a comment like "you must have your hands full" or "they are so cute" - sorry you are getting rudeness!!

Erin - posted on 01/30/2011

mine are now 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 and people very often ask if they are twins and when they find out that they are 'irish twins' they are never rude...but do act shocked and like we are crazy. i know many people find out that are having irish twins by accident which can be a shock i am sure! but we planned them so although YES I have my hands full (and that is a pretty common statement that i get from people)...we knew what we were doing. i have met one mom that had Irish quadruplets and holy cow...she earned my respect! ;o)

Dana - posted on 01/29/2011

I've gotten a lot of negative comments about it. I have an 8 month old and am 7 months pregnant. I feel like I always have to defend myself. The biggest comments that I get though are that I "better not do that again." Like its a horrible thing and doing it again would be the end of the world.

Adrienne - posted on 01/20/2011

I got both positive and negative reactions when I tell people my boys are Irish Twins. People ask me if they are twins all the time. Depending on when baby #4 decides to come I might have another set of Irish Twins. (not planned) The negative reactions do get annoying though.

Amber - posted on 11/18/2010

I always get asked if they are twins. Then I tell them no, they are ten months apart. Some people dont say anything, others take big interest, and I once had a lady say "shame on you"...I love the way it is, and wouldnt change it. I dont let others get to me

Salime - posted on 11/15/2010

I'm expecting #2 and they're actually going to be 14 months apart... and I'm already getting all sorts of comments about how fast we are, criticizing us because we won't take good care of our 8 month old son, etc. etc. etc... I hate it... When ever I get some stupid comments I tell them it's our decision, we are happy and HEY! people have twins and take good care of them all the time, what's the big deal!?

Diana Rose - posted on 11/03/2010

I totally understand! I get asked the same question all the time too, especially when they're in their double stroller. I seem to be getting the :"You are crazy" reaction or the "You guys work fast" I've heard a hundred times, it does get annoying. It is a hand full though, mine are 11 months apart too, 20 and 8 months. A lot of people tell me its tough right now but it'll be worth it later.

Rollanda - posted on 11/01/2010

Mine are 11 And 1/2 months apart and I get coments all the time. But I have a great comeback to the coments because I also have an 18 year old so I can just blow them away with that! You can't let people get you upset about it. I always make it clear that this is how we wanted it and then for fun I always add we thought they were going to be closer ( like 9mths 2 weeks) after that they don't have much to say!!

Alanna - posted on 10/30/2010

I have only got asked if their were twins one time, from a little old man...and it was kind of funny because my youngest was about a month old so there were nowhere close in size at all!! I get told ``you`re brave`` a lot, and I wonder why because to me I cant imagine why people wouldnt have Irish twins!!! ha ha.
Im trying to come up with some witty comments for when I get the nasty looks or comments but so far I havent had any. I think Ill start getting more once I have my next baby, which will make 4 kids (Im not pregnant with the next yet). I wish people would learn to keep their negitive and rude comments to themselves, and when it comes to families with kids close in age, they shouldnt even be allowed to think bad things (lol). Personally I think 11 months is the perfect age gap for my boys, I am so thankful I had them so close (they were supposed to be a year, both Christmas babies but he came 3 weeks early!)
I still want two more babies (my youngest is one year in November) and if my body and doctor are both ok with the idea, the next two will be within 18 months of eachother or less as well!!!