tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976280105860239433.post8800646305051938628..comments2023-08-24T07:13:46.381-07:00Comments on 1+2=love: differentiationCelestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00184873535611737473noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976280105860239433.post-31018644540638048042009-11-08T03:15:27.156-08:002009-11-08T03:15:27.156-08:00it is gorgeous watching each child develop in thei...it is gorgeous watching each child develop in their own way. rather more gorgeous when ppl don't make aggravating/ worrying comments though ,P<br /><br />we've had questions about butterfly's 'normality' from the start. even at last check up 'genetic disorders' came up, but there are no signs other than her small size, and nothing would be done differently anyway, so they won't test yet....review again in 4 months. i think she's just fine though, and shoghi too.<br /><br />(fwiw, mine always seem to have a slight down's look when they're little. maybe it's *their* eye shape too? shog has beautiful, big almond eyes)<br /><br />shukr<br />xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976280105860239433.post-22397235406221311842009-11-02T09:30:31.245-08:002009-11-02T09:30:31.245-08:00Thanks, Miriam... people are just so weird - a fav...Thanks, Miriam... people are just so weird - a favorite? SERIOUSLY?? I haven't gotten that one yet. <br /><br />People sure have a lot of strange ideas about multiples!Celestehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00184873535611737473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976280105860239433.post-32573631946168874812009-11-01T23:32:46.096-08:002009-11-01T23:32:46.096-08:00Wow, Celeste. Sorry you have to deal with that. It...Wow, Celeste. Sorry you have to deal with that. It never occurred to me because Shira had the same buggy-eye deal going on as a nb. Now he just looks like Shoghi to me. LOL I get asked things about Batya a lot though. It is hard.<br /><br />One thing you forgot are the questions about which is your favorite and then people telling you that their favorite is... WTH?<br /><br />my favorite comment along the identical/fraternal line is someone who asked if the girls were identical. I told hom no, their fraternal. He told me that they could be both. Ummm...nope.Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10200991476565029183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976280105860239433.post-54491202181940066392009-10-19T07:30:33.561-07:002009-10-19T07:30:33.561-07:00My b/g twins are also very different in size! And ...My b/g twins are also very different in size! And what's funny is that my baby girl is much bigger than her brother. Which really seems to disturb people along with the fact that she came first. Apparently in our society girls should be second and much more petite than their male counterparts. ;)<br /><br />I certainly don't think he look like he's got DS. People can be so hurtful when they speak before they think. :(CNHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17478646527089888684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976280105860239433.post-47190519511050471572009-10-18T09:01:29.081-07:002009-10-18T09:01:29.081-07:00What if you turned back to the questioner and aske...What if you turned back to the questioner and asked if she's bipolar! :-) Ha ha! (Is that mean?) ;-)The Adventures of Grunty and Chubbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14576822642103835848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976280105860239433.post-34230618169373153122009-10-18T08:59:26.964-07:002009-10-18T08:59:26.964-07:00Someone just yesterday asked me how far apart they...Someone just yesterday asked me how far apart they are in age. I was thinking I should have said, "Twenty minutes," but I think you're right, they would have looked at me confused! Mine are just about the same difference in size as yours. J is 24 lbs, V is 19 and J is 2 inches taller.<br /><br />Can't believe someone would ask if Shoghi has DS... people have no clue. No one has asked me if J has autism but I've wondered (gotten paranoid) about it myself sometimes. It's scary but just like you said, if our babies abilities are not "typical" or whatever, they are still the same baby/person. We will love them and parent them however we need to ensure they are happy and healthy. Love to you!The Adventures of Grunty and Chubbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14576822642103835848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976280105860239433.post-91432464305294553892009-10-17T22:15:32.706-07:002009-10-17T22:15:32.706-07:00Oh, and the best is:
Stranger: Are they twins?
Us...Oh, and the best is:<br /><br />Stranger: Are they twins?<br />Us: Yes<br />Stranger: Oh, they're definitely identical!<br /><br />WTF?Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02594009783919795305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976280105860239433.post-10028447003113538102009-10-17T22:14:23.327-07:002009-10-17T22:14:23.327-07:00It's amazing what people will just come right ...It's amazing what people will just come right out and say! <br /><br />Re: the first part of your post, it cracks me up when people ask if the IDENTICAL twin baby girls I take care of are twins, and then their next question is "one of each?" or "two boys?" because yes, stranger, We shave their heads so you will know they are boys even though they're dressed in PINK from head to toe. Kudos for gender stereotyping based on hair growth and not clothing. Though I guess I shouldn't fault people for not knowing how else to start a conversation :)<br /><br />The thing that really surprises me is how many people come right out and ask the mom about fertility treatments, or at the very least skirt around it. <br /><br />re: the DS thing, BIG (((((HUGS))))))), and yes, no matter what happens he will still be your little Shogurt! Exactly the same as he was the day before :) <br /><br />Love you!Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02594009783919795305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976280105860239433.post-63929560431657422212009-10-17T19:34:46.765-07:002009-10-17T19:34:46.765-07:00Oh Celeste, people are so endlessly ignorant and i...Oh Celeste, people are so endlessly ignorant and insensitive (but we knew that right? and I'm being generous...). Shogi and Max are so lucky to have you has a mom!<br />xox<br />Marie CDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976280105860239433.post-70414624730332596812009-10-17T19:24:48.735-07:002009-10-17T19:24:48.735-07:00again you are willing to use this blog to bring aw...again you are willing to use this blog to bring awareness to it's readers and I thank you for that because feeling what you feel and being able to write about it in this public way are two different things. As your mom and the boys grandmother, I am touched deeply by your words of love for your sons. Maxwell and Shoghi are blessed to have you for their mom and we here love them and you unconditionally and immensely.always young at hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329751885072883088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976280105860239433.post-17472593371753659812009-10-17T18:50:17.155-07:002009-10-17T18:50:17.155-07:00I see their differences as a manifestation of the ...I see their differences as a manifestation of the universes ability to create such variety even in such minimal genetic difference. They are both healthy and being raised the same way, and they have a different place on the percentage charts. <br /><br />As for the DS questions, I do find that rude, and have never thought that about Shoghi! I would be shocked if it were true... it would have be incredibly mild.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12785853738575648033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976280105860239433.post-59926514687768020072009-10-17T18:42:45.236-07:002009-10-17T18:42:45.236-07:00Wow, Celeste, your writings never stop amazing me!...Wow, Celeste, your writings never stop amazing me! This is wonderful, yet disturbing piece. I find it hard to believe that anyone, much less a mother, would ask you such a personal question. I would be tempted to ask if she is mentally unstable! I think both of your boys are quite different, but absolutely beautiful! Please don't let stupid people in our society discourage you from all that you are and all that you do. You are a great mom, and regardless of the outcome with the pediatrician, those two smiling faces are very lucky to have you! *Wendydaisygirl423https://www.blogger.com/profile/06087435187297895685noreply@blogger.com