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You’re probably lying if you say that you have not been fascinated by twins. The way they look the same and probably even act similar is beyond one’s understanding. Even the science behind it is quite a mystery to understand. How were two babies formed in one womb? How did they lay there peacefully until it was time to come out into the world? If they are identical twins, the fascination is at its peak. And if they aren’t, the telepathic connection they share and similar personalities they possess is outright riveting. However, that doesn’t mean that you can go around asking moms of twins dumb questions.
When we noticed this phenomenon, we spoke to a few twin moms to see if any stupid questions came their way from strangers, family members, relatives, or nosy neighbors, and here’s what they had to say. Keep reading this article. We guarantee that you’ll be entertained:
“I was out on a walk with my twin babies. They were in a twin stroller and were wearing very similar clothes. Someone stopped and asked if they were twins even though it was obvious. I thought they just wanted to make conversation, so I said, “yes, they are”. The next thing they said was the most stupid thing I’ve ever heard. The lady asked me if they were born on the same day, and I looked at her cluelessly. How can someone be THAT stupid?” – Claire
“When I go out with my twins, all eyes are on them, and at this point, I’ve gotten pretty used to it. But my husband isn’t used to the ogles. He felt extremely self-conscious and weirded out that people kept staring at him and the babies. The worst was when a lady approached us when we were sitting down at an ice cream cafe trying to enjoy some family time. She asked us if they were twins and if my husband was the father of both of them! *facepalm*” – Lily
“I was super excited to announce my second pregnancy to my friends and family. After having twins in my first pregnancy, we wanted to wait for at least three years before trying again. But fate had different plans, and the second one came as a surprise to my husband and me just after a year and a half. When we told our friends, one of them commented with the intention of pulling my leg, but it was quite hurtful. She said that she didn’t expect us to get pregnant so soon, considering we had twins in the first go. I was still unsure about my situation and capabilities of being able to handle another child, and so this was very hurtful.” – Jessica
“People don’t realize that they should shut up if they have nothing nice to say. A nosy relative walked up to me and said, “You have twins! Are you sure you can handle the responsibility of two babies? What about your financial situation? Your emotional bandwidth?” and now I’m freaking out more than I should be. Remind me why we entertain relatives again?” – Hayley
“When my babies were about six months old, my husband and I were walking in the home center aisle in a supermarket. An older woman stopped me, looked at the twins in the pram, and gasped. Then, she gave me an awkward hug and told me that she’d pray for me. “Bless your poor heart!” she exclaimed! She might have been well-intentioned and was probably trying to be sympathetic but come on! It was pathetic and insulting if anything! Where’s your sense lady!” – Muriel
人们往往会超越他们的界限,当它comes to twins, somehow everyone thinks they have the right to say whatever they want. Well, we are sure it’s twice as hard to raise two babies in one go, but if you cannot help, don’t open your mouth to say something stupid. Have you been victims of such ridiculous statements about your kids? Let us know in the comments below!
