For anyone wondering what it's like to venture outside your front door with three babies, this video gives it you straight. How many "you've got your hands full" can people say in such a short space of time? I counted four - and there are plenty more crass comments besides.
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fantastic!! Brings back memories of when T&J were small!
Posted by: Jake | January 29, 2007 at 01:03 PM
It's amazing isn't it - I can't believe the woman who "thought twins were bad enough!"
Posted by: Linda | January 29, 2007 at 01:23 PM
Wow.
I hereby promise NEVER to comment on a multiple when I'm out again! How horribly stressful and intrusive!
(I should say, I don't think I'm terribly original when I do say congratulations when I see new babies of no matter how many - I always like to congratulate new mothers and I quite liked the mini celebrity of my singletons when they were newborn. Never occurred to me how much MORE attention multiples got though).
Posted by: Pewari | January 29, 2007 at 05:49 PM
Hi Pewari,
I never experienced anything like what's shown in the video above, though I had plenty of rants when I was repeatedly asked if I'd bought one and got one free at the supermarket! Years later, I look back fondly at people telling me my babies were beautiful! I hated the "I'd rather you than me" comments though!
Posted by: Linda | January 31, 2007 at 07:12 PM
Oh that's alright - was a bit worried I'd unduly stressed a load of parents :D (Well, okay - two in our neighbourhood have twins).
My least favourite comment with both my singles was "are they a good baby?" Eh? No, actually they're really naughty, keep stealing my purse and going joyriding... ;) Second worst was "oh, have you had the baby?" (I was pushing it in pram at the time) ... "Me? No... I just found this one outside Tescos and thought it looked cute..."
Posted by: Pewari | January 31, 2007 at 09:11 PM
Him... not it... it's been a loooooong day... I'm not that callous about my own children, honest.
Posted by: Pewari | January 31, 2007 at 09:12 PM
Thank you for going easy on me. It's amazing how many people don't understand that it was just a very difficult adjustment going out with that amount of attention. Life's much different now. Easier in that regard. But, I'm still amazed at how many people talk about us, rather than to us. Other youtube videos showing a different perspective: http://www.youtube.com/angusandthetriplets
Posted by: Lesa | February 03, 2007 at 02:30 AM
Hi Lesa, you are more than welcome.
I don't understand why anyone would want to go anything else but easy on you.
People can point out all they like that onlookers mean well but sometimes that doesn't matter, especially if they actually say something you consider offensive.
One of my worst comments was something really distasteful, and I'll never forget it. Overall I am happy that people commented but that doesn't take away from the days when I just wanted to get on and not feel the subject of stares etc.
Posted by: Linda | February 03, 2007 at 02:45 PM
Gosh, some people really can't help but open their mouths can they. Kudos to the family for putting up with that.
Posted by: Camilla | February 07, 2007 at 10:42 AM
That pushchair is almost as big as my car.
Posted by: Alasdair | February 07, 2007 at 05:14 PM
I also have triplets and it is unbelievable how much of this you get. We were in a dept store and some guy about 30 feet from us was talking on his cell phone and said "Oh my God, there's this couple in here pushing three babies!" quite loud enough for anyone within 100 feet to hear him. It's actually quite funny to us, but a bit bothersome at times.
Posted by: Mike | September 12, 2007 at 08:10 PM
Hi Mike - thanks for commenting. I think that's the best way to approach it - with humour, but it's not always easy, is it? Good luck to you and yours.
Posted by: Linda | September 12, 2007 at 08:27 PM
Hi Guys,
i just watched your video. it was a dejavu moment for me as the mother of triplets(2boys,1girl)myself. Iloved your husbands comment that we did it three times in one night, i may just pinch it. i am planning to send this to my friends so that they can see what it's like to be us. God bless you in your journey and thanks for sharing your experience. Our mischiefs are now 20 mths walking and talkingand i can't wait for the next adventure.
Posted by: Relle and Nick | June 14, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Thanks so much for dropping by and for commenting - good luck to you - 20 months is a lovely age! Please see the comment above from Lesa, the mum in the video and get in touch directly if you would like.
best wishes.
Posted by: Linda | June 14, 2008 at 01:02 PM