belgianwaffle

Consequences


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Some random things:

My favourite dermatologist (when you have 4, you can pick favourites) has told me about friends of hers with 3 children who decided, what the hell, let’s go for a fourth, and then had triplets.

Multiple births break down barriers; a colleague of Mr. Waffle’s said to him “oh twins, IVF babies then?” Um, actually, as it happens, no, but thanks for asking.
In Mr. Waffle’s team (I know, stupid term, what are they draught horses?) of 12 people, 3 are already parents of twins. It looks like our double buggy needs are met.  Also, I am now the proud owner of a book entitled “Jumeaux, mode d’emploi”

In fact, people are very nice to you – they offer you lots of things. The Dutch Mama has already offered to drive from the Hague with a carload of goods.
My mother has pointed out that one car will no longer be sufficient to collect us from the airport once the new infants arrive. I have realised that, if we have guests, they will have to take public transport because once our family is in the car, there will be no room for anyone else.
The French Mama has offered by way of comfort, the information that her neighbours who live in a 2 bedroomed, 80 square metre appartment and are already the parents of a 4 year old and a 20 month old are having twins next month and have no intention of moving.  Apparently the mother plans to sleep with the twins until they are weaned and the father will sleep on the couch while the other two children have the second bedroom.� Ah, the joys of living in Paris.
A friend told me about her aunt who had IVF twins at 50 and breast fed them (she was a paediatrician, she felt obliged) and my friend’s abiding memory is of seeing her aunt half naked feeding two babies.

I won’t be able to fly after mid-July or drive very far for that matter. The Belgian coast beckons for our summer holidays. Mr. Waffle is bitter “It’s so unfair, neither the Princess nor I want to go to the Belgian coast.” “Well, firstly, neither do I and, secondly, I represent a majority of this family and what I say goes.”

That’s enough for today. Thanks again for all your congratulations.

Comments

Locotes on 23 April 2005 at 22:36

Am I reading that chart thingy wrong, or are you just about halfway through the pregnancy? Blimey – you kept that quiet. Surely us lot should have been told first, who cares about parents?
😉 Oh, and I agree with Norah, twins have always seemed a great idea to me.
(yes I know I have pontificated here about my future fatherhood only taking place in my 50’s – but even I can wonder every once in a while. Just don’t tell anyone…)
😉  

Minkleberry on 25 April 2005 at 07:46

my Dad is a twin, my husband is a twin and my maternal grandma is a twin. Ay Carumba!!  

poggle on 25 April 2005 at 11:03

I too love it that you now outvote Mr Waff and her maj …..

Peggy on 25 April 2005 at 11:25

Congratulations!
At least, going from 1 to 3 children, you won’t have to argue with hubby about going from 2 to 3 like we do. (I’d like 3 but I can’t stand being pregnant. Makes me too nervous.)
The Belgian coast can be a lot of fun especially when the sun is shining. I’m sure the Princess will enjoy, kids are spoiled there.

jackdalton on 25 April 2005 at 23:00

Hey ‘waf… did you see what they said about Loccie here? 😉

Angela (Homepage)

on 26 April 2005 at 05:25

Augh! I just tuned in! Congratulations times two! Very exciting news, indeed. May the coming months find you healthy and full of energy!

belgianwaffle on 27 April 2005 at 20:43

Norah, Loc, hold off on the twins until second time round, I am sick to the back teeth of doctor’s visits, the ante natal care is, um, trying and I suspect post-natal care presents its own difficulties also.
OK, Minks, I’m holding my breath here.
Pog, not as much as me.
I see your point Peggy, but still a bit scary. Will try to see the positive in the Belgian coast.
Jd, nothing we didn’t know already.
FP, most unlikely to do so as you know…trust tomorrow afternoon will be fine.  

beachhutman on 29 April 2005 at 09:48

OK the belgian coast pretty much sucks, but moules and frites is OK – for a day or three. 

belgianwaffle on 01 May 2005 at 14:31

Beachhutman – it sounds as though you know whereof you speak.