Come in, let's chat about our multiples

Swanky Mama Of Three · Jul 17th, 2007, 12:13 PM

It seems like there's quite a fewof us, I'm always excited to see people post that they have twins +
Let's get to know each other a little better!

Mine are just over 3 yrs old now, they're frat boys

I found out VERY early because we were trying hard to conceive. So as soon as I got a positive HPT my OB had me come in to confirm.
We did a vaginal U/S and there were 2 little blinking heart beats there

I was SO excited!
We actually sort of thought we might have twins for some reason.

Here's my fun facts:
DH is Italian
We were in Italy traveling whle I was ovulating, we just arrived in Rome when I had my 'surge' so I made DH, well, you know!

We were SOOOO tired as we had traveled on the bullet train all afternoon, but it couldn't wait!
Fast forward 8 months, my boys are born, sign of Gemini which is the sign of twins.

So I conceived twin boys in Rome, the city founded by twin brothers w/ my Italian DH and they born in the Gemini sign. . . .
it was written in the stars for us!

Cheeseball? Absolutely, but most of us Mommies are pretty cheesy when it comes to our offspring!

I also have an amzing 6 yr old little girl who has me pretty mesmerized

merika · Jul 17th, 2007, 05:50 PM

I only have one, but one of my good friends has...triplets!! She and her husband are from Pakistan and came over for grad school. Needless to say, she didn't get much grad school done after she found out that she was going to have 3!

Dealing with everything after the birth etc was VERY stressful for her, and her in-laws came over and helped for a while. I met them quite recently (they are now 3 years) and they look absolutely adorable. They are quite alike though they are fraternal triplets. My friend is in her late 30s and I've heard people say that your likelihood of having multiples increases after a certain age? Not sure about this..

Swanky Mama Of Three · Jul 17th, 2007, 07:04 PM

^yes, it's true

Where is everyone!? I know there's at least 5 of us!

Junkenpo · Jul 17th, 2007, 08:33 PM

I don't have twins (no kiddies, yet, actually!) but I wanted to stop in bc my SO's mom is a twin!

When I found out SO's mom is a twin, I felt just a little faint... and I also understand that the chance of multiples increases as you get older.

LOL... I don't know whether to be scared or excited! Part of me hopes it skips a generation...lol! Twin grandkids sound a lot less scary!

Swanky, ur boys a sooo cute!!

beautifulday32 · Jul 17th, 2007, 08:44 PM

Here are my sons

They are 4.5 years old. Best of friends. They make me so proud.

beautifulday32 · Jul 17th, 2007, 08:46 PM

Swanky, I love all your fun facts--truly written in the stars!

Aslan · Jul 17th, 2007, 08:54 PM

I haven't given birth to twins, thankfully

, my singleton is keeping me busy enough. I have a twin sis, though. Here are Candi and I at 16 years of age.

beautifulday32 · Jul 17th, 2007, 09:08 PM

^^You and your sis are so pretty!

Swanky Mama Of Three · Jul 17th, 2007, 09:14 PM

you guys are gorgeous!! Which is you?

Junkenpo, thank you! Maybe it will slightly to relieve you to know that it's the woman/mother that determines whether there'll be multiples or not, not the DH. It's the womans' egg that either drops twice {fraternals} or splits for identicals.

beautifulday, their eyes are beautiful! Are they just insanely pretty IRL?
You should be proud!

merika · Jul 17th, 2007, 09:28 PM

Aslan , you and your sister look beautiful! Are you the one on the left? I think your son (if I remember his picture correctly) looks a lot like you.

Swanky Mama Of Three · Jul 17th, 2007, 09:35 PM

that's what I was guesing too Merika!

Aslan · Jul 17th, 2007, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by beautifulday32

^^You and your sis are so pretty!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swanky Mama Of Three

you guys are gorgeous!! Which is you?

I'm always the more conservatively dressed one!

Quote:

Originally Posted by merika

Aslan , you and your sister look beautiful! Are you the one on the left? I think your son (if I remember his picture correctly) looks a lot like you.

Thanks. Yes, that's me on the left. I do think my boy looks a lot like me. We have the same huge insect eyes.

englishchick · Jul 18th, 2007, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Junkenpo

I don't have twins (no kiddies, yet, actually!) but I wanted to stop in bc my SO's mom is a twin!

When I found out SO's mom is a twin, I felt just a little faint... and I also understand that the chance of multiples increases as you get older.

LOL... I don't know whether to be scared or excited! Part of me hopes it skips a generation...lol! Twin grandkids sound a lot less scary!

Swanky, ur boys a sooo cute!!

I know what you mean- my bf is an identical twin, with identical twin cousins and his grandma was an identical twin

Swanky Mama Of Three · Jul 18th, 2007, 12:18 PM

I think men like to think twins are because of them, but they're NOT ladies!
I know my DH strutted around teh house all proud of himself when we found out

Don't be scared!
He determines the babies gender, you determine how many!

beautifulday32 · Jul 18th, 2007, 03:15 PM

[quote=Swanky Mama Of Three;3360716]I think men like to think twins are because of them, but they're NOT ladies!
I know my DH strutted around teh house all proud of himself when we found out

quote]

OMG, my husband is the same way!

I tell him that it had nothing to do with his prowess, but he still clings to the belief that it was all him! hahaha

Jul 17th, 2007, 05:50 PM	#2
merika Sac Himalaya Location: In front of a computer	Re: Come in, let's chat about our multiples I only have one, but one of my good friends has...triplets!! She and her husband are from Pakistan and came over for grad school. Needless to say, she didn't get much grad school done after she found out that she was going to have 3! Dealing with everything after the birth etc was VERY stressful for her, and her in-laws came over and helped for a while. I met them quite recently (they are now 3 years) and they look absolutely adorable. They are quite alike though they are fraternal triplets. My friend is in her late 30s and I've heard people say that your likelihood of having multiples increases after a certain age? Not sure about this.. __________________ I will also gladly authenticate your chocolates for you.

Jul 17th, 2007, 07:04 PM	#3
Swanky Mama Of Three Location: Dallas Area	Re: Come in, let's chat about our multiples ^yes, it's true Where is everyone!? I know there's at least 5 of us! __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny

Jul 17th, 2007, 08:33 PM	#4
Junkenpo Boom, baby! Location: 2500 miles from any continental landmass	Re: Come in, let's chat about our multiples I don't have twins (no kiddies, yet, actually!) but I wanted to stop in bc my SO's mom is a twin! When I found out SO's mom is a twin, I felt just a little faint... and I also understand that the chance of multiples increases as you get older. LOL... I don't know whether to be scared or excited! Part of me hopes it skips a generation...lol! Twin grandkids sound a lot less scary! Swanky, ur boys a sooo cute!! __________________ Love the animals: God has given them the rudiments of thought and joy untroubled-- Fyodor Dostoyevsky] PONDERING: Damier Pochette Melville, mini pochette, Naviglio; Ivoire Epi Alma; Amarante cles or keyholder...

Jul 17th, 2007, 08:46 PM	#6
beautifulday32 Member	Re: Come in, let's chat about our multiples Swanky, I love all your fun facts--truly written in the stars! __________________ A woman who is convinced that she deserves to accept only the best challenges herself to give the best. Then she is living phenomenally. -Maya Angelou

Jul 17th, 2007, 09:08 PM	#8
beautifulday32 Member	Re: Come in, let's chat about our multiples ^^You and your sis are so pretty! __________________ A woman who is convinced that she deserves to accept only the best challenges herself to give the best. Then she is living phenomenally. -Maya Angelou

Jul 17th, 2007, 09:14 PM	#9
Swanky Mama Of Three Location: Dallas Area	Re: Come in, let's chat about our multiples you guys are gorgeous!! Which is you? Junkenpo, thank you! Maybe it will slightly to relieve you to know that it's the woman/mother that determines whether there'll be multiples or not, not the DH. It's the womans' egg that either drops twice {fraternals} or splits for identicals. beautifulday, their eyes are beautiful! Are they just insanely pretty IRL? You should be proud! __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny

Jul 17th, 2007, 09:28 PM	#10
merika Sac Himalaya Location: In front of a computer	Re: Come in, let's chat about our multiples Aslan , you and your sister look beautiful! Are you the one on the left? I think your son (if I remember his picture correctly) looks a lot like you. __________________ I will also gladly authenticate your chocolates for you.

Jul 17th, 2007, 09:35 PM	#11
Swanky Mama Of Three Location: Dallas Area	Re: Come in, let's chat about our multiples that's what I was guesing too Merika! __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny

Jul 18th, 2007, 12:18 PM	#14
Swanky Mama Of Three Location: Dallas Area	Re: Come in, let's chat about our multiples I think men like to think twins are because of them, but they're NOT ladies! I know my DH strutted around teh house all proud of himself when we found out Don't be scared! He determines the babies gender, you determine how many! __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny

Jul 18th, 2007, 03:15 PM	#15
beautifulday32 Member	Re: Come in, let's chat about our multiples [quote=Swanky Mama Of Three;3360716]I think men like to think twins are because of them, but they're NOT ladies! I know my DH strutted around teh house all proud of himself when we found out quote] OMG, my husband is the same way! I tell him that it had nothing to do with his prowess, but he still clings to the belief that it was all him! hahaha __________________ A woman who is convinced that she deserves to accept only the best challenges herself to give the best. Then she is living phenomenally. -Maya Angelou