10 Fun Facts About Twins

1. You Can Tell Twins Apart By Checking Out Their Bellybuttons

This happens to be one of my favorite fun facts about twins.  Who knew their little bellybutton would be so helpful.  Many parents happen to leave on their babies hospital anklets for several weeks after their multiples come home.  However, you can easily distinguish who is who as soon as their naval stump falls off!

As unique as their fingerprints, each twin has their naval shape.  It is one of few ways to tell your twins apart.  It would probably be a bad idea to walk up to adult twins and raise their shirts to see the differences between their bellybuttons. However, this fun fact about twins could be a lifesaver for new parents.

2. Your Diet May Influence the Outcome Of Multiples

Yep, that’s right, what you eat may increase your chances of twins and multiples.  Another one of those fun facts about twins is all about food!  Oh yeah preggers, we love food too.  In this case  the focus is in the garden rather than the cookie jar.

White Yams contain nutrients that promote the release of hormones that increase ovulation.  Increased ovulation means more eggs.  Therefore, eating these veggies increases the chances of multiples while trying to conceive.  If you’re ready for a full house and double the fun, head to the farmers market and purchase your produce!

3. Its Unknown Which Baby Will Be Born First

The order of your babies births are a mystery until delivery day.  Your little ones will wiggle and squirm all over the place before they are born.  An ultrasound cannot determine which baby is to be born before the other.  Twins change position frequently in-utero before and during labor.  Therefore, number one is left to chance, which makes for an exciting surprise on delivery day!

4. Twins Have Different Fingerprints

The same in almost every way, twins do favor all the rest of us.  Identical twins have the same DNA, which is the makeup for our looks, eye color and fingerprints.

However, the fingerprints between the two are completely different. There is nothing to state why this happens.  Just one of nature’s many mysteries.  At least you can rest assured that if one was in the cookie jar, a finger print check can determine the culprit.

5. Mirror Image Identical Twins Have Reverse Features

Imagine your babies have curly hair.  However, one child’s hair spirals to the right and the other to the left.  These are mirror image Identical twins.

About 25 percent of identical twins develop directly facing each other, meaning they become exact reflections of one another. This can result in one child being right-handed and the other left-handed.  Some twins have birthmarks on opposite sides of their body, or like the example above, have curls that swirl in opposite directions. This occurs when the twins split from one fertilized egg more than a week after conception.  One of the many interesting facts about twins!

6. The Care Of Triplets Takes Over 197 Hours a Week.

That’s over 28 hours a day!  Talk about a full time job and don’t forget to shower every once in a while.  If you’re expecting multiples, be sure to recruit as much help from friends and family as possible.  Plan ahead and prepare several frozen dinners for the week.

It’s much easier to pop a meal in the oven than tackle the task of feedings, changing’s, cuddles and pot of the stove.

7. Twins Arrive Early

Don’t panic.  However, you may want to make note that the cribs should be assembled soon.  Those hasty babies are ready to enter the world a little sooner than a singleton.  Something to consider when planning and scheduling the baby fun to come.

The average length of a twin pregnancy is around 37 weeks.  However, it’s not uncommon for twins to arrive around the 35 week mark.  That’s a whopping 5 weeks earlier than a single infant pregnancy.  Moral of the story is, prepare in advance.  Plan that baby shower a little earlier just to be safe.

8. You Said What

Around 40% of twins will develop their own language.  This allows them communicate easily when they are young and also means that they can talk to each other without people knowing what they are saying.  Have you seen this video of two twins have a full blown conversation?  Its mind blowing!  It also shows the close bond that the two have together.

9. Twins Can Have Different Dads

This is one of those facts about twins that is pretty unbelievable.  However, it’s a fact.  The term twin specifically refers to babies that are born at the same time.  There is no mention of paternal traits.   It is possible for them to have different dads. This occurs when two eggs are released at the same time but are fertilized with different sperm.

Between one and two percent of twins will have different fathers and they can be different races.

10. Male Twins Do Not Have The Ability To Produce Twin Children

Yes, it has always been said that twins run in the family.  However, it is really only in the female side of the family that carry the trait to do so.

Two eggs (or one egg that splits) must occur for twins and if a woman doesn’t have the genetic predisposition to have twins then they won’t happen.  Plain and simple.

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Twins Baby Pictures

Newborn twins are so magical! That forever bond is so incredible to witness even at such a young age you can see the connection. These Newborn Twins Baby Pictures will be on the wall for sure.

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Woodland Twin Baby Photography – Dallas Texas

This Twin Boy Photography session is one to remember. Soft tones and woodland newborn photo vibes all day! Be sure to Pin this one for future inspiration.

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Newborn Twins Photos- Newborn Photography Dallas TX

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Are they not perfect?!!!

These two twin boys are in for some serious adventures.

These two are so alike its wild.  There was a moment that I really had to study them to figure who was who.

The best part about a newborn twin photography sessions in the connection.  I mean, these babies know when their sibling is nearby and to watch them just relax and melt once they are together is beautiful.

Newborn Twins Photos are such a wonder to gaze upon.

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Twins Baby Photography – Dallas TX

I had the pleasure of capturing these beautiful twin girls before and after their arrival earth-side.  Just as their parents and older sister, they are the most relaxed babies ever.

As wondrous as a twins baby photography session can be, this day was pure bliss.  Not only were the twin baby girls happy as can be, but I had big sister to help me all the way.  She chose the perfect pair of headbands and wraps for her twin sisters baby photos.

Twins Baby Photography Dallas TX

One of my favorite parts of the day was the teamwork of mom and dad.  Dad’s have a way of parenting that is unique.  This dad happens to be so laid back, taking on twin baby life like a walk in the park.  As we set up for the net shot, these twin baby’s would relax over his shoulders and arms snoozing the day away.  The most adorable thing ever!

An amazing phenomenon I witness during every twins baby photography session is the connection the sibling have for one another.  They melt into one another when posed together.  A little hand in the others face does phase them at all.  They just relax with their sibling close by.  It’s beautiful.

As with shots together, I always give each newborn twin a time to shine on their own as well.  Although, I find them much happier when they are together.

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Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, Plano TX- Maternity Photography Dallas TX

There is a lot of love surrounding these two twins as we await their arrival. Big sister is super excited to meet her siblings and more than ready to help fulfill all her older sister duties.

Being that the weather was a bit crazy on this day, we scooped up big sister in a fluffy blanket for our travels.  With her nice and toasty, it was much easier tucking her into a quick photo with mom and dad.  Look at that smile!

I just adore this family.  They can take on any challenge with ease.  They make having twins look like a walk in the park and with big sister ready to help this trio, about to be a quintette, have so many adventures ahead.   This is one outdoor maternity photography session I cannot stop gushing over!

Complete serenity cloaks this Momma.  She is so kind and loving its no wonder her children are incredibly amazing.  Full and courage and confidence she makes these twin maternity photos appear effortless.

I cannot say enough about this stunning family.  Dad is just as stellar and full of support for his growing family.  Cool as a cucumber, he is ready for anything.

A the end of the day it was time to give big sis the spot light and capture her personality and wonder.  She is curious as ever and clever as a fox.  Her sprightly and quick-witted personality makes her the best big sister to be!

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