What I've learnt...

“Uh oh… double trouble”

That response was cute, the first 5 times I heard it after sharing the news we were expecting twins. Then it just became kinda sad…

Double trouble? Why not Double joy? Double fun? Double love?

I won’t bore you with another ‘what to expect when you’re expecting post’ but just for fun, here are a few things I've learn in the last 29 weeks about pregnancy.

• Morning sickness… for the unlucky, like myself, isn't just reserved to the AM! The churning nausea can strike at ANY point. Hot Tip: snap lock bags could be your saviour when you can’t make it to the bathroom in time! Oh, and it doesn't necessarily disappear after the first trimester either. That’s another lie. 

• Never ever underestimate the importance of fibre in your diet. 

• Your nipples will probably change. You’ll wake up one morning and won’t recognise them! 

• Buy all the oils and moisturisers in the world to try and prevent stretch marks, but if it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen. 

• If it’s still early days for you, take a mental image of what your belly buttons looks like now, just in case… Mine hasn't fully committed to popping out just yet, but instead it kinda looks like it’s smiling. Cute! 

• Buckled sandals are a real struggle. 

• Don’t fight the waddle! 

• There’s a very good chance you’ll cry over a TV commercial. Or something else as equally silly.

And when it comes to twins… there are a few comments and questions that will seem like are constantly playing on repeat.

“Oh… twins… shit, I’m glad it’s you”

Thank you, kind person. I’m glad it’s me too. How AMAZING is it?

“Twins! Great, well you’re done now. Two for the price of one”
Again, thanks for the advice, but I think I’ll be the one to decide when I’m ‘done’. Secondly, its two for the price of two.

“Identical twins, how nice. Wouldn't it be amazing if it was one of each?”

That WOULD be amazing, considering the last time I checked… there are few differences between boys & girls.  

“Was it natural?”
Well yes, but what are you implying? That it wouldn't be as noteworthy if it wasn't? Furthermore, is it any of your business?

“I know how you feel…”
Do you really? You've carried twins too?

“You’re going to have your hands full”
No Shit.

I wonder what questions I’ll be asked once they arrive! Better yet, I wonder what sarcastic responses I’m going to come up with! 

Are you a parent of multiples? What silly questions are you asked and how do you respond?