I bet you have your hands full - kind of a poll

Temp6313048411121614 · March 2011

Having twins, I hear this almost everywhere I go. Granted I have 3 kids and DS1 was 27m when the twins were born, but I'm wondering how much "multiples" effects this question. Everyone on the multiples board also hears this constantly. For those that have 2 close in age, how often do you hear this? Have you ever heard it? What's really so different in the "public's" eye about having 2 kids or having twins?

Mrs.V · March 2011

People always say "you must be busy!". My kids are 16 months apart. People always ask how old are they? Mostly insinuating "you're crazy to have them so close in age!".

monkeyqueen · March 2011

I hear a lot.

I also get comments on how have two only 1 year apart must be harder than twins, which I doubt.

ShannonSky · March 2011

I've heard it a few times and baby number 2 isn't even here yet lol

rena5498 · March 2011

Honestly, I dont know whats the difference. I hear it too and #2 isnt even here yet. People look at my son and I and ask how old then stare at my belly and say your going to have your hands full. I usually hear it from really older people like senior citizens who kids are obviously already grown so I just take their comments and keep going or I hear it from people who dont have any kids and they just dont understand..

sarie1621 · March 2011

I've got that and I'm only 7 weeks pregnant with #2! The ONLY response I've gotten in regards to my second pregnancy is "You are going to be soo busy!!" or "That is just CRAZY to have them so close together!!"

I want to say... "Thanks for the encouragement!" Lol, people some times.

Telyco · March 2011

Yep - we get that a lot. Esp when I am carrying a baby and chasing after a toddler. I'm sure it looks insane

sfshawna · March 2011

Well, having "been there, done that" for both of these situations since my first two daughters are 16 months apart, I have to say that twins bring a whole different class of comments, and the "You have your hands full" chats. It's like people just *have* to stop and talk to you when you're pushing a double stroller with twins, while pushing a double stroller with 2 under 2 is a little more of a common sight.

Then again, these days, I'm usually put with all four girls and my pregnant belly, and the comments I get now make "You have your hands full" seem very tame

hellopoppyseed · March 2011

sfshawna:
Well, having "been there, done that" for both of these situations since my first two daughters are 16 months apart, I have to say that twins bring a whole different class of comments, and the "You have your hands full" chats. It's like people just *have* to stop and talk to you when you're pushing a double stroller with twins, while pushing a double stroller with 2 under 2 is a little more of a common sight.
Then again, these days, I'm usually put with all four girls and my pregnant belly, and the comments I get now make "You have your hands full" seem very tame

Your siggy is so cute! I showed it to my 6mo and he smiled and laughed. I can't believe he likes girls already!

sfshawna · March 2011

hellopoppyseed:
sfshawna:
Well, having "been there, done that" for both of these situations since my first two daughters are 16 months apart, I have to say that twins bring a whole different class of comments, and the "You have your hands full" chats. It's like people just *have* to stop and talk to you when you're pushing a double stroller with twins, while pushing a double stroller with 2 under 2 is a little more of a common sight.
Then again, these days, I'm usually put with all four girls and my pregnant belly, and the comments I get now make "You have your hands full" seem very tame
Your siggy is so cute! I showed it to my 6mo and he smiled and laughed. I can't believe he likes girls already!

Thanks! I think we'll need to look into locking these girls up very soon

kcisthebombdotcom · March 2011

Yup, I hear this all the time, especially when I'm wearing my DD and balancing DS on my hip.

I generally respond "yes, both literally and figuratively!" or "yes, and it's wonderful. Better to have my hands full than empty".

12bailey18 · March 2011

KC_13:

Yup, I hear this all the time, especially when I'm wearing my DD and balancing DS on my hip.

I generally respond "yes, both literally and figuratively!" or "yes, and it's wonderful. Better to have my hands full than empty".

I love this response! I'm going to have to use that since I hear that comment a lot!

Nanna · March 2011

I hear it A LOT. Especially once my third pregnancy became obvious. But I was still hearing it even before then.

alli&pat · March 2011

I hear it quite a bit as well. Usually it comes when a person is allowing me to go in front of them or they are waiting to open a door for me. It's always been a positive comment in these situations in my mind. But, it often is followed by wondering how far apart they are in age.

booboo1414 · March 2011

Mrs.V:
People always say "you must be busy!". My kids are 16 months apart. People always ask how old are they? Mostly insinuating "you're crazy to have them so close in age!".

Exactly this!

mel72 · March 2011

I do hear this everywhere I go but people also think they are twins b/c DS2 weighed in at a whopping 23 lbs at his 6 month appt. He's huge!!! DS1 is about 27 lbs and maybe 4 inches taller than his little brother!

Louiej · March 2011

I hear "bet you didn't do THAT on purpose"

And yes....chaps my a$$ when people say that. (mostly because they're right!!)

firsttogo · March 2011

I hate any negative comments because we fought so hard (IF) to have our boys, and Gwen was such a welcome and exciting surprise. No we did not plan this, but I would not change it either!

We hope to have 2u2 again someday!

kcisthebombdotcom · March 2011

Louiej:

I hear "bet you didn't do THAT on purpose"

And yes....chaps my a$$ when people say that. (mostly because they're right!!)

OMG that's pretty rude! Crazy enough, we DID do this on purpose!

HarrietNJMommy · March 2011

I had 3 kids in 3 years.

I have heard it all! LOL! When it was just the 2u2 it wasn't as bad.....

WhitePicketFence · March 2011

ShannonSky:
I've heard it a few times and baby number 2 isn't even here yet lol

Yep, same here.

bridgeybride · March 2011

sfshawna:
Well, having "been there, done that" for both of these situations since my first two daughters are 16 months apart, I have to say that twins bring a whole different class of comments, and the "You have your hands full" chats. It's like people just *have* to stop and talk to you when you're pushing a double stroller with twins, while pushing a double stroller with 2 under 2 is a little more of a common sight.
Then again, these days, I'm usually put with all four girls and my pregnant belly, and the comments I get now make "You have your hands full" seem very tame

Love your siggy pic..so cute! Great names, too! Congrats to you on #5.. Is it another girl?

chefs_baby · March 2011

I am always told "You must have your hands full." My boys are 14 mo and 1d apart. I hear it pretty much everywhere we go.

Lambie. · March 2011

I have gotten that comment from a handful of people and we haven't even really told yet.

Nani0710 · March 2011

I have been told I am brave I have an 8 month old and I am 6 month prego. Doing the math my lil ones will be 11 months apart.

sfshawna · March 2011

bridgeybride:
sfshawna:
Well, having "been there, done that" for both of these situations since my first two daughters are 16 months apart, I have to say that twins bring a whole different class of comments, and the "You have your hands full" chats. It's like people just *have* to stop and talk to you when you're pushing a double stroller with twins, while pushing a double stroller with 2 under 2 is a little more of a common sight.
Then again, these days, I'm usually put with all four girls and my pregnant belly, and the comments I get now make "You have your hands full" seem very tame

Love your siggy pic..so cute! Great names, too! Congrats to you on #5.. Is it another girl?

Thanks! We don't know if this ones another girl---it'll be a surprise! We'll see

sarie1621 · March 2011

Nani0710:
I have been told I am brave I have an 8 month old and I am 6 month prego. Doing the math my lil ones will be 11 months apart.

Mine will be 11 months 22 days apart I'm excited, my sister and I were 13 months apart and we loved it. Sure, the first year or 2 may be hard.. but at least we don't have to go back to the baby stage! Unless you plan to have more

Sam78 · March 2011

Having gone out with a twin mom whose kids are 2 days older than DS, I will say that it seems to be the double stroller that attracts attention (and when we each have 2 kids, the 2 double strollers lol) although maybe she looks friendlier because I don't get nearly as many comments or at least weird comments, mainly just stares.

MammaBear81 · March 2011

I get those comments all the time, but I have four. I think the comments started when I was pg with #3 though, not so much when I just had the two under two.

CHI-06 · March 2011

I hear it a lot... more so now that I am pg with #3. But even now whenever someone asks me how old my kids are and I tell them I get 'wow you are busy!' and stuff like that... now with the third I get similar comments and I get asked if it was on purpose or a mistake...nice.

maramarrie · March 2011

I hear "You have your hands full!" Every. Single. Time. I'm out shopping with both kids.

MammaBear81 · March 2011

sfshawna:
bridgeybride:
sfshawna:
Well, having "been there, done that" for both of these situations since my first two daughters are 16 months apart, I have to say that twins bring a whole different class of comments, and the "You have your hands full" chats. It's like people just *have* to stop and talk to you when you're pushing a double stroller with twins, while pushing a double stroller with 2 under 2 is a little more of a common sight.
Then again, these days, I'm usually put with all four girls and my pregnant belly, and the comments I get now make "You have your hands full" seem very tame

Love your siggy pic..so cute! Great names, too! Congrats to you on #5.. Is it another girl?
Thanks! We don't know if this ones another girl---it'll be a surprise! We'll see

I hope you don't take this the wrong way, but is there ANYONE out there that doesn't think you are crazy for having 5? I don't have any twins, and (at least for me) it's rare to get a positive response when I say "this is my 5th"

CaitlinJ22 · March 2011

I hear it a lot. They are 18 months apart. Some people ask if they are twins....

Most people say it sweetly, others says it in shock. I tell them I like to have my hands full, I like being busy.

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