Some things I've noticed as a Mommy of twins. . .

1. PEOPLE STARE AT US - Everywhere we go, people stare. It doesn't really bother us; it makes us laugh, really. Nate and I usually just chuckle and move along. If someone is with me that isn't usually out with me, I warn them that they will be stared at - and often!

2. PEOPLE TALK ABOUT US - I notice people whispering and pointing at us when we're out. Last night we were leaving a restaurant. Nate was several feet ahead of me with the twins in their carriers, and I followed behind with Isaac. As I was walking through the waiting area, I heard someone say, "Either they are (twins) or they had them REALLY close together." For a minute I thought about saying, "Oh, they're twins!" I didn't, though. . . I had a nice laugh, though, as I left the restaurant.

3. PEOPLE ASK US QUESTIONS - People ask us all sorts of questions, and nothing seems to be off limits! Here are a few samplings of questions we are asked:

• Are they twins? Always makes us laugh. . . of course they are! I think when the twins are older I will understand this question a little more. Sometimes I just feel like saying, 'Nah. . . had one and then SURPRISE - the other one came about 3 months later. . . "
• Are they identical? This one makes me laugh, too. People usually ask this before they think about it. . . one boy, one girl. . . nope, not identical!
• Do twins run in your family? Nate and I usually say "Yes." We both do have multiples in our families. Nate has twins and triplets; I have triplets. . . saying "yes" to this question avoids questions like the one below. . . A friend once told me she says, "WELL, THEY DO NOW!" I like that answer, too!
• Are they natural? Hate this question. . . especially when asked by a total stranger! I dealt with it my entire pregnancy and will probably be answering it the rest of my life! Of course they are NATURAL! Is there such a thing as an artifical baby? I know what people are getting at when they ask me this, and I think I will always get defensive about it. And for some reason, I always feel like I have to explain things to people (even though it is none of their business). Infertility is heart-wrenching, and my heart breaks for those who struggle with it.

We're getting used to the whispers and stares and questions and feel so overwhelmingly blessed with our little family. . . It has been a huge adjustment, and we have moments that are VERY DIFFICULT. I won't say that there haven't been tears shed. . . I think I've had a moment or two that all 3 kids AND Mommy have been crying at the same time. . . but I wouldn't trade my life for anything.