So when we were told we were having identical twins I was beyond thrilled because I have always wanted twins. I was shocked to say the least but very excited. I was really freaked out as the months went on and I got more and more pregnant that I wouldn't be able to tell the boys apart. Thankfully that hasn't been an issue for me. Mainly because Child Unit 1 is 2.5 pounds heavier than Child Unit 2. However, even if they were the same size there are significant personality differences, Child Unit 2 is Mr. Personality he will smile and flirt with any woman he sees most of the time and that includes if he is frustrated with me or stuck in his carseat. I believe he thinks if he's cute enough someone will get him out of the seat..... He's also the one that tends to be a little more high maintenance which is fine, at least they aren't both high maintenance! With that all being said I guess when they were born I figured they would develop at about the same rate and all because they are identical.....you would think with my education and background I would have known better but still they are IDENTICAL! Like smiling, Child Unit 1 did it first, well before his brother and the same goes for scooting, rolling and so on and so forth. Now Child Unit 2 did have surgery and it took him a few weeks to regulate from that and I'm sure that had some to do with it.
I do however have to question Nature vs. Nurture when it comes to having identical babies that are so different because they are the same nature and I nurture them both the exact same way and yet they are so different in their manerisms and personalities. I know that everyone is their own person, I just find it so interesting to see their little differences and I can't wait to keep observing them as they continue to grow. Well they are up and at it from their nap!
