I have identical twins. People stare and smile at us whenever we are out and about. And while twins aren’t really such a rare thing, even as a twin mom, I still smile at other people’s twins when I see them. Twins are so cute and so fascinating that they can’t help but draw passersby to ask questions.
While some people may say, “It’s none of your business” (which is also true), I would love to satisfy some of the curiosity around all the twin questions I’m asked. Here are some of the top twin questions we are asked when we are out and about.
Question 1: Are they twins?
Answer: Yes.
Question 2: Are they identical?
Answer: Yes.
Question 3: Do they have different personalities?
Answer: Yes. Even though they share 100% of their DNA, they are still two separate people with different interests, tastes, and ways of looking at the world.
Question 4: Do you always dress them the same?
Answer: No. I purposefully try not to have them dress the same, but they usually choose to match. This generally comes from arguing over who will wear what and the other being jealous. That’s why we have two of most dresses and tops. If they choose to wear the same thing, they do. It’s not a hill I’m willing to die on.
Question 5: How far apart in between their births?
Answer: One hour and 13 minutes. They were actually born on different days. It wasn’t so fun then, but now I love that they each have their own day to celebrate (and yes, we make two cakes: one each day).
The next few questions are usually from other twin moms, and I don’t mind answering these one bit:
Question 6: Did you have a c-section?
Answer: No. Even though Twin B was flip-flopping between head down and breech throughout the pregnancy, they were both head-down when I delivered. I also purposefully chose a provider who knew how to deliver Twin B if she flipped to breech after Twin A was born. You can read about my twin birth here.
Question 7: Did you have an epidural?
Answer: Yes. My first child was born without any medication, and that was a really difficult and traumatic birth. I eventually opted for an epidural with the twins during labor because if anything happened after Twin A was born and I needed a c-section for Twin B, the epidural would prevent me from being put under general anesthesia. It was a precaution that we didn’t end up needing, but I was glad to have the epidural because it allowed me to rest.
Question 8: Did you breastfeed?
Answer: Yes and no. Primarily, I pumped and bottle-fed. I also supplemented with a little formula while my milk supply was building. By four months old, they were drinking 100% expressed breastmilk. I did this until I weaned them around 15 months old. It was a lot of work, but I wouldn’t change anything about it.
Question 9: How did you potty train twins?
Answer: They just turned six, and it’s still an ongoing process. Every child is different, and they are on their own schedule. You can read more about our potty training journey here.
Question 10: Are they in different elementary school classes?
Answer: They were not in the same class in kindergarten, but we requested that they be in the same class for first grade. Generally, the school splits up twins into different classes. I assume to give them different friends without relying on each other. Here’s the thing; they were in different classes last year, and they still have the same friends. They have different interests but still gravitate to the same friends. I won’t ever stop them from choosing their own friends if they make them feel good about themselves and they are kind to each other. Plus, being in the same class makes it 100% easier for their dad and me!
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