Double Blessing
I’ve been reading a lot recently on the other twin parent’s blogs about how the babies play together and interact. And it just fills my heart with so much joy and excitement! I also spoke recently in person with a couple of different twin parents who mentioned that they do have “their own language.” To all those moms who responded with such gasps of unbelief and horror when I said I was having twins, who made rude comments like “I’m glad it’s not me” and “your life is over” and “I don’t know how you are going to do it” - I stick out my tongue!
I am thrilled to be having these twin boys. I can’t wait to see them growing as individuals and as brothers with a special bond that only other twins can understand. I feel special to be having them. I am honored that they chose me to be their mother and feel that I can do this with grace. And because they think I can do it, I will.
Wendy said to be a few weeks back, “I’m worried about you.”
“what? Why?” I was very confused and thinking back to what I might have done or said recently without a single clue.
“Because if your boys are, and they will be, anywhere as cute as Avery, your heart is going to burst into a million pieces.”
My heart is ready to burst…over and over again with each new day and each new moment.
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i just wanted to say that you are indeed in for a treat. being a mom of twins is a special treat. i am the mom of four, including identical 20 mo. old twins girls. everything you have read is soo true. i too have gotten those comments and although i do not say it out loud, i often think, i’m glad it’s me and not you too. i too think God doesn’t give you more than you can handle. Not that it is going to be easy all the time, but it is really rewarding and worth all the work. by the way, i don’t know how i found your site, but i like it. have a great evening!!! :)
Well, unlike Stacy, I have a smart mouth and usually do have quick replies for people who rudely insinuate it must be horrible to have twins. (I’m NOT rude to the ones who are joking, but there are some people who really seem uncomfortable and put off by the whole “twin” thing).
I don’t know any other way–these were my first, and more than likely, my last. With that said–I LOVE having two at a time. The hardest part so far was the first few months, first with the premature births and then with the COMPLETE lack of sleep. Since about 6 months, though, it has gotten so much easier. And my life is full of a joy that is indescribable.
Looking forward to seeing how your pregnancy progresses and hearing about their arrival. Good luck.
Dawn, I believe in some ways we are given what we can handle or what we may need to challenge us. Who’d a thought I’d love being a mom as much as I do. I thought MY life was over!! :) It is a very special blessing to give birth to twins and it takes special people to raise them and love them and understand. Those mothers that make those comments are people that may not be able to accept such a challenge. But lucky for those babies, you ARE!