Category Archives: identical twins

Unexpected Angels — The Carney Man

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Maggie

I’ve come to realize that encountering angels is really about me being open to their aura as opposed to the angels not shining their golden light on me and mine. The more stress and/or less grateful I’m feeling, the more I fail … Continue reading →

Posted in Angels, children, compassion, doing the right thing, good deeds, identical twins, random acts of kindness, thankfulness | 2 Comments

Splitting Twins In School

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Maggie

My Boys are pretty much on par developmentally and academically with each other such that one does not overshadow the other… Ever! That’s always been the thought process. So, splitting them up because one would talk for the other was never … Continue reading →

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Special Exposure Wednesday – Creative Self-Portraits

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Maggie

These are Brian’s self-portraits. Lounging and one leg comfortably crossed over the other. Very Brian! He laid on the couch and snapped over 100 digital pics from exactly this position. These are Michael’s self portraits. He took 150+ digital pics … Continue reading →

Posted in Down syndrome, identical twins, self portraits | 4 Comments

Special Exposure Wednesday – He Aint Heavy, He’s My Brother!

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Maggie

He Ain’t Heavy… He’s My Brother! More Special Exposure Wednesdays (on Fridays or Saturdays)!

Posted in Brothers, Down syndrome, identical twins | 4 Comments

Special Exposure Wednesday – My Merry MerMen

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Maggie

The boys favorite bath time fun is to lay down with most of their heads — but especially their ears — underwater, faces protruding and talk to each other fascinated by that muted underwater voice. They finally caught on that … Continue reading →

Posted in bathtime, Down syndrome, identical twins, MerMen | 8 Comments

Real-Life Identical Twin Genetics Lesson

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Maggie

My boys attract a lot of attention being identical twins. As a matter of fact, that is definitely the factor that draws most people’s attention. Then, the Down syndrome seals the deal. They are, as the old soul puts it, … Continue reading →

Posted in differences, Down syndrome, genetics, identical twins | 7 Comments

Special Exposure Wednesdays — Twins!

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Maggie

Our Twin Cats (same litter, different eggs)! Our Twin Boys (same litter, same egg)! Our Twin Egg? I have twin boys and twin cats then Liv happened upon this twin egg while camping. I’d never seen that before! Seems twins … Continue reading →

Posted in camping, identical twins, random funny thoughts | 2 Comments

Down Syndrome Awareness — Separation Anxiety With a [Twin] Twist on Transition Tools

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Maggie

Brian and Michael both had tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy surgery at the end of March. Both went to the ER for dehydration. Both were kept up well into the night being poked with needles, hooked up to IVs and x-rayed. Brian, however, had … Continue reading →

Posted in CPSE, evidenced-based practices, identical twins, overcoming trauma, parenting, research, separation anxiety, stress | 1 Comment

My Phenomenal Genetic Accident(s)

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Maggie

Obscured by a conversation about his own genetic counseling, one half of a concerned couple recently asked me about Brian’s and Michael’s diagnoses and whether there was genetic “blame” to be assigned. Was someone — my husband or I — … Continue reading →

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