1. One
pregnancy - while it was heavy and awkward and I was huge by 7 months... it was
very efficient to have 2 kids at once. Luckily for us they were healthy and I
had no complications during pregnancy.
2. The
thought that at one point my body contained 3 heads, 3 hearts, 12 limbs -
aren't our bodies amazing?
3. Double
the smiles! Of course some days there were double the tears too but it is so
rewarding when your baby responds to you - and with twins it is truly double
the pleasure!
4. Always
having a baby to hold. My hubby has often said that he loved that we had the
kids at the same time because otherwise he might not have gotten to hold our
babies.
5. Having
twins meant I was less stressed. I know that sounds crazy but I had to let go
right away. Sometimes one baby had to wait, I think the experience made me
overall a more laid back parent.
6. Seeing
the differences in their personalities right away! You aren't supposed to
compare siblings but its really hard with twins. Since mine are fraternal boy
girl twins I have found it fascinating to watch them develop so differently
while having such similar life experiences.
7. Watching
their close relationship. Twins do everything at the same time, so it has been
incredible watching this. From a few months old when they started to
"notice" each other to now when they are each others
"BFFs".
8. It
is really comforting for both parents and the kids to go through childhood
milestones (first dentist visit, first day in pre-school, Junior Kindergarten
etc) knowing your child has a built in friend.
9. Feeling
like a superstar - this is totally unwarranted since really noone chooses to
have twins and anyone can survive it... but its nice to get all the attention
when the twins are babies!
10. All
the fun comments you hear about twins - everyone has a story to tell you about
twins they have known. You hear amazing "facts" about how boys &
girls CAN be identical if they are twins *giggle* and all sorts of
other myths.
