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So tonight Hubby mentioned that we should probably find a new place to put them. I mentioned the attic and then with a sudden thought suggested we put ONE in the attic and sell the second.
We also recently sent off our double infant stroller to friends that are expecting twins in a few months.
I saw the wheels turning in Hubby's head. Then he laughed and said, "Muphy's Law, right?"
Um, yeah ... funny? Not so much.
Love my twin boys, but ... it is a lot of work. I would love to know what it is like to have only one baby.
That leaves one question. What are the odds of having a second set of twins? I know our chances really aren't any higher than they were before because our boys are identical twins. Even so, with one set of identical twins, how common is it to have another set of identical twins or any set of twins for that matter.
With a quick internet search I found a very interesting page with all sorts of twin facts. So cool!! I thought the most interesting fact was that the children of identical twins although legally cousins are genetically half-siblings. It makes sense, I just never thought about it before. Check out more fun twin facts at this Twin Statistics site.
And to answer our question, our chances of having a second set of identical twins is 1 in 70,000 or less. Chances of having one set of identicals and one set of fraternals is 1 in 10,000.
Anything can happen, God is in control, but seeing those statistics is refreshing.
That leaves one question. What are the odds of having a second set of twins? I know our chances really aren't any higher than they were before because our boys are identical twins. Even so, with one set of identical twins, how common is it to have another set of identical twins or any set of twins for that matter.
With a quick internet search I found a very interesting page with all sorts of twin facts. So cool!! I thought the most interesting fact was that the children of identical twins although legally cousins are genetically half-siblings. It makes sense, I just never thought about it before. Check out more fun twin facts at this Twin Statistics site.
And to answer our question, our chances of having a second set of identical twins is 1 in 70,000 or less. Chances of having one set of identicals and one set of fraternals is 1 in 10,000.
Anything can happen, God is in control, but seeing those statistics is refreshing.
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My mother is an identical twin and she and her sister had their babies in matched sets. Literally. I believe the largest gap between births is five months, the shortest is less than two. Growing up we always called ourselves twin cousins.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun, Hannah! Did you know that genetically you guys were like half-siblings (same as sharing a parent). I found that fact fascinating!
DeleteMy greatgrandmother had two sets of twins - my grandfather and his identical twin brother and fraternal twin girls 2 years later. It could happen :)
ReplyDeleteLOL!! It could. :) 1 in 10,000.
DeleteCool link! What is up with the Nigerian twin rate? Almost seems like a typo! And btw, have you figured out if you have a lefty in the mix? It's probably too early, but hey...
ReplyDeleteI noticed that about Nigeria too. Interesting, isn't it? Haven't figured out if either or both of the boys are lefties yet, Chris is hoping!
DeleteTo assist in another set of twins, the taking of a multivitamin and extra folic acid has been proven to increase the chances of twins.
ReplyDeleteSource "The Fertility Diet"
I will bring for your reading pleasure.
Darling, I'm not looking to increase my chances. :) See you this weekend!
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