A molecular geneticist at Western University has found that identical twins are not identical after all. This is BIG news for the multiples world. Dr. Shiva Singh assessed the genetic differences between in two sets of twins and their parents where only one twin had schizophrenia. … [Read more...]
Dream Life
Lately I've been thinking about what I want out of this life of mine. It's actually quite a tough question. Do I go crazy and fantasize about the "perfect" life, do I focus only on the practical, or is the answer somewhere in between? I'm taking the in between route and here are a … [Read more...]
So Tired
I haven't been able to post much lately and it's because I'm so tired that I fall asleep with the girls at 8 pm. Then I'm still tired when I wake up at 6 am. The odd night I do manage to get up again, I'm too tired to think, TV is about all I can handle, and only until 9 pm.That means I … [Read more...]
Ten Great Things About Twins
1. They have a best friend and playmate from day one.I'm not sure if all twins are like this but mine play together all day long. It's wonderful. For them and for me. I get to do some stuff around the house, or here on this blog, and they are having a grand old time. 2. … [Read more...]
We All Need Somebody to Lean On
I had a wonderful start to March break this year. I went to Toronto to a special meeting of Multiple Births Canada. It is so important to find support networks in our lives. At the meeting I was reunited with people whom I hadn't seen since our Blue Mountain conference in the fall … [Read more...]
The Other F-Bomb
Feminism. My plan for this morning was to write a follow up post to the clitoris/penis comparison. Then I read an article in the Globe and Mail about feminism today and International Women's Day. My brain starts making connections, reaching for ways to connect the two. And I have, sort … [Read more...]
Is a vulva a mini penis?
Here is the quote of the year so far.Let's set the scene. One of my girls (I will omit names to preserve her dignity in 20 years when she reads this), was naked. Checkin' herself out down there. All of a sudden she says, "my vulva looks funny, like a penis, only littler"! I … [Read more...]
A Sister is a Forever Friend
Last night I had a few too many glasses of wine, I felt the need. I was hanging out with a friend when I realized why. Today would have been Maddy's 38th birthday. I am posting my video tribute again to recognize today. Forever. … [Read more...]
Kindness, Inspiration, Writing & Needs
Today my act of kindness at work was to compliment someone's sweater, it was really quite beautiful. But it felt insignificant. Don't worry, all my posts on this won't be diminishing my own acts of kindness.Tonight I've been reading blogs and watching more TED talks and Heather posted … [Read more...]
Kindness – Day 1
My kind act for today was to give a homeless person 1/2 a sandwich. Yesterday I posted that I would start at work but I didn't got to work today because I had an appointment. What? You might be thinking; a day off for an appointment! Yup, the appointment was at noon and it's … [Read more...]
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