I'm sure the rest of my life will be filled with a long, never ending list of stupid things people say because I am pregnant with or have twins. Today- thanks to parent/teacher conferences- I got a few good ones to add to the list:
1. From a current student's parent: "You're huge!" (No shit, Sherlock. Twins, um kay?)
2. From a former student's parent: "Having twins will be so much easier than what I had- my kids were 13 months apart (and it was hard to keep track of both of them, blah, blah, blah...)!" (Have you ever, really, tried to take care of two newborns 24/7- including all their feeding, sleeping, diaper changes and other needs? Because I'm pretty sure your 13 month old did not cry, eat, poop or have as much of an erratic sleeping schedule as a newborn. And if you still feel feel that way- you are personally invited to come take over for a day or so in March, and then we'll see how you feel- because I'm pretty sure twin newborns are more difficult.)
3. From that same parent: "Well, tell your husband that he sure planned that right! Now you can be done!" (Not even worth a comeback for that one)
I'm sure I'll have some lovely comments to add to the list after I'm through with our relatives at Thanksgiving and my shower this weekend as well. Although I have not been so lucky to get any random stranger comments yet. What fun things to look forward to!
9 comments:
I hate stupid people. I really do. I know that sounds smug, I don't mean it that way.. I guess I just feel especially protective of those of us who've been through so much.
I'm sorry that the stupid comments keep coming. I hope Thanksgiving and and your shower go remarkably well, and moron free. =)
Hugs.
ugh, the whole "one of each, now you are done having kids" assumption gets to me. I mean, yeah, we had already decided that if I got pg at all that would be it. If it was just one, or 2 of the same gender it wouldn't matter. But to just assume that. Ugh.
That's the comment I get the most. So far.
My SIL thinks it's crazy that people ask me when I am due. I tell her I don't care about that one, I am happy to answer. I mean, I am quite obviously pg and I like to wear clingy tops to accentuate the bump ;)
I can just imagine how stupid comments might make you feel.
Good luck and I'm sure you will be very happy the day your twins arrive in this world.
AS the mom of twins, I actually agree with the comment: 2 kids 13 months apart would be harder.
At least with twins, they are developmentally at the same stage. For instance when you are tied up giving one the bottle, the other can't run around unrolling toilet paper everywhere or unpacking the cupboard! (At least not initially)
Our twins were also very much on the same sleeping/feeding schedule and so we didn't get a lot less sleep than we would have with a singleton.
People are just too funny aren't they? Just tell us we look good and SHUT UP.
:o)
I think some people lack filters in their brain for what comes out of their mouth. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a great shower!
Ha just wait until they are born!! I am a twin and the stupid questions/comments never end... but there are alot more fun times!!
People can be such idiots! I wish people would know when to keep their mouths shut. :)
I decided that not only do people say stupid things but they ask the same annoying questions over and over.
Newborn twins are hard but I am sure you'll do great and since you worked so hard for them you will love it in a much different way than other parents.
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