
Laurianne - posted on 02/06/2009 ( 56 moms have responded )
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Hi, I have ten month old boy/girl twins and I am so sick of the way the phrase "double trouble" just rolls off the tongues of complete strangers! Does anyone have any advice on what is best to say in this situation without losing your temper?
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Lindsay - posted on 12/12/2009
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I think double trouble is one of those things people say when they see someone with 2 kids whether or not they are twins. People will say the weirdest things when they see your unique family. You may get sick of it, but just smile and tell them you have double everything. When people say "God bless you" I always resond with he blessed me twice!! People are just curious and don't understand what it is like having multiples. Just like being asked are they twins, identical or fraternal, boys or girls and all the other crazy questions. I have had 4 friends this year loss their twins (some IVF and some natural) that I don't sweat the little things. I will always stop (even if I'm in a hurry) and answer questions that people have about twins because there are some people (not saying you or anyone else here) out there who can be rude about things. An informed person won't ask those "stupid" or "ignorant" questions again. I once saw a mother wearing a shirt that said "Hands off my twins, B!tch. Way to show off your class mom! Also, people with a singleton gets asked questions too, especially when they are infants. Just remember that you experienced something unique that lot of people don't understand and are curious about. Respond with a smile!
Ami - posted on 01/07/2010
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my hands are full, but my heart is fuller
Ciera - posted on 12/14/2009
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yes my twins are also 10 months and if i hear another person say that to me...well, i think i just might show them double trouble! when people say that to me, i tell them, no not at all. they are both amazing babies and DOUBLE BLESSING! if it's someone with nothing but negative things to say then i just tell them I guess God decided to bless me double since some people cant handle it. I've only said that twice, once to a family member who quite annoys me with her negativity and once to a complete stranger at target.
Stephanie - posted on 02/10/2009
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Now that my kids are six and out of the diapers and the potty training. I just have to worry about the meltdowns when they are hungry or when they don't want to stop having a good time. It's the people that have one child coming up to me saying how hard they have because there child isn't listening or is a handful. all you do is laugh it off and say have another one the same age!!
Leah - posted on 02/10/2009
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I just smile and nod. I actually try not to make eye contact with people as that way i have less of a chance of being stopped and asked the stupid questions.
Last time i checked my children are not a freak show and i am not selling tickets to gawke at them and waste my time with stupid and often offensive questions.