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So I never told you this gem...

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SweetTooth
I'm a tired mommy!

Member since 12/05

20105 total posts

Name:
Lauren

So I never told you this gem...

I was in the library checking out, and I had a book about twins. Conversation with the woman checking the stuff out:

Her: Oh you're having twins?
Me: Yes.
Her: Do you know what you are having?
Me: A boy and a girl.
Her: THATS SO WONDERFUL!
Me: Yes, we are very excited.
Her: Are they identical?
Me: (Chat Icon hesitation because I can't believe that was just asked as per the question about gender.) Uh..no they are fraternal.
Her: Oh really? (sounding all disappointed).
Me: (with a fake smile on my face) Uh, yea.. definitely not identical.

Message edited 10/21/2008 1:58:23 PM.

Posted 10/21/08 1:57 PM
 
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MrsRbk
<3 <3 <3 <3

Member since 1/06

19197 total posts

Name:
Michelle

Re: So I never told you this gem...

Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon You're much better than I am Lauren. I would have responded "Yup" and walked away!

Posted 10/21/08 1:59 PM
 

nrthshgrl
It goes fast. Pay attention.

Member since 7/05

57538 total posts

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Re: So I never told you this gem...

People definitely don't get that identical is IDENTICAL. I used to get that question all of the time as I stood next to my blond haired, blue-eyed twin. I would usually say "You don't know what identical means, do you?"

But since you're having Chat Icon Chat Icon , feel free to say
"No I'm pretty sure their genitalia won't look the same"

Posted 10/21/08 2:14 PM
 

MsMBV
:P

Member since 5/05

28602 total posts

Name:
Me

Re: So I never told you this gem...


That is friggin hilarious. I am sure that people probably do not "get" that identical means same sex....

Posted 10/21/08 2:37 PM
 

smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!

Member since 5/06

32461 total posts

Name:
me

Re: So I never told you this gem...

OMG! Chat Icon Chat Icon You should wear a "rolling eyes" icon on your shirt.

Posted 10/21/08 2:43 PM
 

Dec2008Baby
LIF Infant

Member since 5/08

186 total posts

Name:
Juls

Re: So I never told you this gem...

People are so stupid!!Chat Icon

Posted 10/21/08 2:45 PM
 

KGools
Happy

Member since 9/06

9532 total posts

Name:
Kim

Re: So I never told you this gem...

Hate to crash, but my DH gets this ALL the time. He has a twin sister and you wouldn't believe how many people ask him (or even ask me when I mention he has a twin sister) if they are identical. Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Congratulations!!! Chat Icon

Posted 10/21/08 2:54 PM
 

mindygirl73
LIF Adolescent

Member since 2/07

692 total posts

Name:
reens

Re: So I never told you this gem...

What at tool!

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Posted 10/21/08 3:07 PM
 

CkGm
They get so big, so fast :(

Member since 5/05

13848 total posts

Name:
Christine

Re: So I never told you this gem...

Love dumb people- they make my day!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 10/21/08 3:18 PM
 

Laura1976

Member since 5/05

5754 total posts

Name:
Laura

Re: So I never told you this gem...

i get asked that all the time, and then some people will finish with "oh, so they are paternal"...

umm, no their not paternal or identical, sorry.

Posted 10/21/08 3:20 PM
 

sfp0701
Liam's Mommy!

Member since 1/07

9764 total posts

Name:
Tricia

Re: So I never told you this gem...

My dh and his sister are twins and they get asked this sometimes.. They are grown adults.. "Are you identical??"..Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

My mom and her sister are also twins and get asked this and they are not even close to looking alike!Chat Icon

Posted 10/21/08 3:24 PM
 

2BEANS
wow time is going fast.

Member since 9/07

16106 total posts

Name:
Tina

Re: So I never told you this gem...

Guess we know why shes working at the check out section in the library. Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 10/21/08 3:43 PM
 

leighdvm
My golden boys!

Member since 3/06

4419 total posts

Name:
Michele

Re: So I never told you this gem...

What's sad is that it took me a minute to get that one.......Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 10/21/08 3:43 PM
 

MrsRbk
<3 <3 <3 <3

Member since 1/06

19197 total posts

Name:
Michelle

Re: So I never told you this gem...

Posted by leighdvm

What's sad is that it took me a minute to get that one.......Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon



You have an excuse though.... it's called preggo brain!

Posted 10/21/08 4:04 PM
 

MrsS2005
Mom of 3

Member since 11/05

13118 total posts

Name:
B

Re: So I never told you this gem...

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Posted 10/21/08 4:12 PM
 

Ladybug3
Two is better than one!!!

Member since 12/07

4474 total posts

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Re: So I never told you this gem...

Oh boy!!! People are so stupid!!!!Chat Icon

Posted 10/21/08 4:24 PM
 

bonitachyc
big sister status may 2012!!

Member since 5/08

3242 total posts

Name:
Lupe

Re: So I never told you this gem...

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Posted 10/22/08 8:06 AM
 
 

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