Singers and actors Marc Anthony, 39, and Jennifer Lopez, 38, introduce their fraternal twins Emme Maribel and Maximilian David Muñiz, 4 weeks on Friday, in the latest issue of People.
The images were taken by photographer Tony Duran during an 8-hour shoot at the couple's Long Island, NY home over the weekend, and are featured in a 12 page spread in the magazine.
Click below for the full interview highlights.
First, a little clearing up. The babies were born by c-section, but the times that were originally announced by her rep were wrong -- Max was born 1 minute after Emme, not 11 minutes. Max's birth weight was actually 5 lbs, 13 oz, not the 6 lbs initially reported.
The girl's name is pronounced "Emmy," and the twins' middle names are David and Maribel, each derived from family members. David honors Jennifer's father, while Maribel was the name of Marc's sister, who passed away from a brain tumor. Their surname is Muñiz, which is Marc's legal last name and Jennifer's married one -- she uses it in her personal life.
Now ... onto the highlights!
On the time it took to get pregnant:
Jennifer was asked specifically to "set the record straight about how challenging it was to conceive."
J: It was natural. We didn't do in vitro, which I know was reported. Everyone assumed that because we had twins. I wanted to have a baby, but I've always said exactly what I said all those years they asked us since we've been married: "Well, when are you guys gonna have some kids?" "When it happens naturally, I guess!" And that's when it happened. It was a surprise to us.
You start getting older, you think to yourself, maybe [having kids] isn't meant for me. I knew there was nothing wrong with me. I knew that I could. Deep down, I really wanted it badly.
M: It never even entered my mind that it would not happen.
J: Really?! Even after one year, two years, three years ... You know, you start thinking to yourself, "Well, maybe..."
M: No! When you think about it, you only have a small amount of time each month when you can. So you try, and you have twelve shots a year.
On finding out that she was, in fact, expecting:
J: I was in Portugal, performing and dancing my ass off...
M: We were on the phone, and I said, "Baby, I have a sense!"
J: I said, "You think I am?" because it had been so long. When I came back, I took a test. I couldn't believe it! I was like, "Can we get another test, please?"
I think I really got to a point where I was like, "This is not going to happen for me." [But the third test I took,] it was right there in my face. At that point I looked and I said, "Marc, could this be me?" I had tears in my eyes.
On finding out they were expecting two bundles of joy:
J: I was in denial until I went to the doctor [for a sonogram several weeks later] and she said, "Oh my God! There's one baby, see the heart beating? And there's the other one!" Marc started crying again, and I started giggling.
M: One person said, "Everything with you is a production!"
J: I knew twins ran in my family, and we always joked, "Who do you think is going to have the twins?" So, of course, all my sisters were like, "It's you, it's you!"
M: My grandfather was a twin, too.
On her pregnancy experience:
J: No [morning sickness].
M: No cravings.
J: I had one of the best pregnancies ever. And, I have to say, one of the best husbands, who helped me through every emotional moment. Because you're very hormonal! Even though I feel I behaved pretty well through the whole thing.
M: Read my book! Just kidding. It was splendid.
J: I told Marc, I don't know if this will happen again. I want us to share this together. And we went on tour until I was 6½ months.
Why they didn't make an announcement until that point:
J: We didn't confirm it because I didn't want people coming to our show and having everything be about that. I just didn't want that to be a focus.
M: My philosophy was, when you release a statement, who are you talking to? Our families know. Our friends...
J: People were like, "You're keeping a secret!" We're like, "Everybody knows. We just haven't confirmed it in the press."
On the birth:
M: I kept a video diary, and we filmed everything.
J: No complications. [The c-section] went very fast. There's this intense fear and intense anticipation. [Then] they showed us the babies. We look to the right, and there's Emme, screaming with her arms up. They're holding her around her chest.
M: One minute later...
J: There's Max! To me, they both looked like Marc. I think that's the first thing I said, "She looks like you! He looks like you too!" The doctor said, "Did Jennifer get a gene in here or what?"
M: And from that moment, the love affair started.
J: All I could say was, "Thank you, God." I kept saying it over and over and over.
On no longer being pregnant:
J: I miss feeling them inside of me. It's funny -- when their little umbilical cords fell off, I cried. That was the last attachment we had where it was just us.
On motherhood:
J: You hear people say this all the time, but it's not until you experience it yourself that you can put it into your own words. Your heart is connected to them. It feels like there's a string from my chest to theirs.
Absolutely, [this is the happiest time of my life right now]. Having children is the biggest thing that can happen, I think, to a woman. You win an Oscar, get nominated for a Golden Globe -- you know, whatever things you think are big -- I can't even think of anything that can match the actual miracle of giving birth and having your own child. It's beyond anything you could ever imagine.
On the change parenthood has brought:
J: I knew I'd be protective. I knew I'd love them intensely and passionately enough to stay up for the first three days after giving birth, because I just wanted to keep staring at them.
I've been very career-oriented my whole life and very focused on my own world and my own life, and all of a sudden the focus just shifts. It's like, "Whoosh!" I want to do everything for them.
I think I've had a pretty great life so far, but there are moments of magic in your life. And I think this is always going to be remembered by me as the most magical time. With all the things that Marc and I have done and accomplished in our lives, this is the biggest thing that will ever be.
On her decision not to nurse the twins:
J: My mom didn't breastfeed, and I think that was the thing for me. You read and figure out what's the best thing for them.
On bottle and diaper duty:
The couple have two round-the-clock baby nurses, but they say they like to do the grunt work themselves.
M: It'll be 3 in the morning, and we'll be like, 'Next feeding in 30 minutes! Okay, cool!'
J: I [get up]. Marc does too.
M: I don't go to sleep!
J: We don't go to sleep until 6 a.m. now. We're still in the first month, of course!
He's the best [at diaper duty]. He puts the help that we have to shame. [He tells me what to do.] I have no ego about learning, I never have.
M: [We're having trouble with] the quick draw when Max needs to pee! I was like, when a little boy gets a little shiver, he might do a little squirt action. So you keep the Pamper on until you get the other one under, then you do the little flap.
J: I haven't mastered that one yet.
M: He [only squirted] her!
On each other as parents:
M: She's a phenomenal mom.
J: He's such a natural with the babies.
On the twins' personalities and physical features:
J: Max was very tranquil right from the start. Emme just wouldn't sleep after being born.
Emme is a total girl. You take off her clothes and she covers up, and her hands are very feminine. And she has more hair than him. And he is like a tank, with these little arms...
On if they'll be baptized:
J: Yes -- for sure.
On her weight gain and nesting:
J: I gained a good amount of weight, which I was focused on because twins can sometimes have low birth weight. I gained 45-50 lbs, a lot for my frame, but for twins it's right on. [After they're born,] you lose so much. It's amazing how your stomach just goes, "Boop," and it's this jiggly mass. It's funny!
Right now, [I don't care about getting my old shape back]. I even play with my little leftover belly, you know? I had to lie in bed towards the end, every day for four hours a day to put my feet up. But I was very active through the pregnancy.
M: An hour before we go to the hospital, she's decorating the bedroom downstairs, making sure the carpet is in, rearranging the furniture. I said, "Honey, you're going to give birth in about two hours." And she's like, "Yeah, yeah, yeah, but that chair in the corner..." I said, "Baby, we have to go!"
J: That's my way. Even when I was doing that, I was thinking, "What could I do this year to give me a great feeling of accomplishment?" I want my babies to be proud of me. "Maybe I'll do a triathlon."
M: An underachiever over here. "Oh, maybe I'll do a triathlon because I've never done that before!"
J: I want the babies to be proud of their mom. Probably in October. September, October.
On adoption possibilities:
J: You know, I have three stepchildren too. We were really enjoying our lives, and we have Marc's kids that we get to enjoy. They're angels. But I would never rule out adoption.
Private vs. public school:
J: We haven't decided yet. We have a few years before they have to be in school all the time. If we're traveling a lot, then obviously I'm not going to want to be away from them. They'll have to be homeschooled. If we're in one place and doing something different and we can be in one place...
M: We can do both.
J: It's decisions that we'll make depending on our lifestyle so that the family unit is always together. I think that is the most important thing to me.
On the nursery:
Although they have an expansive (and expensive!) nursery, Marc and Jennifer often take the twins to bed with them instead.
J: Their room is right next to ours.
On gifts:
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes gave Bonpoint outfits. Eva Longoria Parker and Ken Paves gave a pair of Silver Cross prams. Dolce & Gabbana gave custom-made fur wraps.
J: It just made me feel so good that my children were being welcomed into the world.
And as the interview winds down, Marc makes it clear that Max and Emme are all he's thinking about lately. He tells journalist Peter Castro,
No offense, but I'm dying to get back to the kids.
Source: People, March 31st issue
Your Comments
Too cute! Can't wait to see the article tomorrow!
What a great picture! Can't wait to see pics of their nursery!
Adorable!!
Aww! Cute picture. Their features seem to favor Marc more than Jennifer. She looks so happy.
It's only coincidence that I'm even up at the moment, and yeah, I went and checked People.com first thing. Sad, I know...lmao. Then came here and refreshed a few times to see when it'd be posted...
Anyhow, they're both adorable, and I'm fond of little Max. At moment, he sort of resembles his mother as far as the nose and lips go, and just looking at his face, period. Emme, she does too, but she seems to be more of a blend of Jen and Marc.
Looking forward to reading more, and seeing more, in People tomorrow!
I think they look like marc.
Will you be showing anything from inside the mag? Cause I can't get it all the way in Australia :-(
Sarah's note: Legally, we cannot due to People's copyright. If they put images online, we can use thumbnails and direct readers back to People.com, but that's it. Sorry.
They are so adorable. Can't wait to get my issue!
Beautiful picture :) and kids looks so adorable
I think they resemble Marc right now. Max is adorable! I can't really see Emme too well though. I am sure she is gorgeous. I am not a fan of hers or Marc's, but they certainly did make beautiful babies!! CONGRATS again!!
I've never been good at looking at children and saying which parent they look like (including my own kids)...but these two are all their daddy!!!
My heart is singing for them and their two precious ones! I think they make a beautiful family and will be so happy...and everyone deserves that!!!
Anyone else curious why People photoshopped her Jen's eyes so light? Her eyes are a dark brown, not hazel.
Why can't these magazines leave well enough alone?? They tend to alter (Photoshop) the subject to death.
Beautiful photo, they look like Marc to me but they are so young and will more than likely change. Congrats to the family again.
This is such a great year to be a People subscriber! I got my subscription for Christmas, and since then we've gotten first photos of Max Bratman, Harlow Madden and now these twins! I can't wait to get this issue!
I find it funny that their little ones have the names of the characters on PBS DragonTales. I have two little ones that love the show.
Beautiful picture!!!
Okay, Jennifer had nothing to do with making those babies, they are all Marc! I'm glad she finally addressed the rumors of invitro now we all do not have to wonder about it anymore.
Those kids are just too cute. Congrats Jen and Marc.
I always thought that fraternal twins were more of an indication of the mother's family history/genetics since it is a result of the mom releasing more than one egg during ovulation. The father's genetics wouldn't have much to do with that. Congratulations to them at any rate!
You can't really see the little girl's face well, it's a side view so I'll refrain from making any opinion on her until I see more pictures of her face. The little boy, however, is really cute. He looks a lot like Marc. Look at those full lips! He has a totally masculine little boy face. Both babies are both pretty light complected too. I expected them to be a little more tanned (brown), but I've seen photos of J.Lo's father, mother and her two sisters (Leslie and Lynda) and they're both pretty light too.
Great photo. I can't wait to see more.
If the reports are true and she got 6 million JLo is one hellva business woman. I didn't think there would be that much of an interest in her babies to garner that much. With Shiloh it was understandable because she was made from the two most beautiful people in hollywood and while Jenny and Marc are good looking and popular celebrities they are not Brad and Angie status.
This year we're all going to be on baby overload if they keep paying these celebs for their first baby pics because almost every woman in hollywood is pregnant. I know I would much rather wait until the baby is 10-12 months when they can walk and smile and you can see exactly what features they have from their parents, at this age babies tend to look similar. I mean why not wait for a prestigious magazine like Vanity Fair or Vogue like SJP, Tom Cruise, and Madonna did. Then again those mags don't pay for baby pics.
Anyway why does everyone credit twins in "it runs in the family" you can get pregnant with twins on a fluke. You may release more than one egg on the month you get pregnant, or the egg may split in half by chance.
Wow just gorgeous I hope I get to see the all of the 12 pics down here in Australia.
MaRcy-
I disagree, Jen is worth more money than Angelina and Brad she has a fashion empire, they are not less attractive then Brad and Ange. So I don't see why they would not receive 6 million..That is nothing compared to the 150 million Jenny is worth.
Congrats to her and her beautiful family! She finally had her prayers answered X2. She is an inspiration.
Gorgeous! BOTH babies are just stunning! As is their Mommy!
I don't get the comment about Jennifer not being a big star? Seriously? These two are definitely on the same playing field as Brad and Angelina. (In terms of A list, etc.) Though I do agree 6 million is insane! It seems like celebs would be smart to publish pics to avoid papparazi - and to get paid millions for doing so! WOW!
Fraternal twins "run in families" on the mother's side only, if she inherits the gene for hyper ovulation. One factor relating to the incidence of fraternal twins is age. The older a mother is when she conceives the more likely she is to have fraternal twins. This is especially prevalent after the age of 35.
This is the 2nd time I've heard of a celebrity (the other being Julia Roberts) stating that twins "run in their husband's family". They are mistaken in that belief. Fraternal twins can run in the family, but on the mother's side.
Those babies look just like Marc. I'm not surprised he has strong genes, his other 3 children totally favor him too. These babies look to have marc's nose and lips already. As for them being worth 6 million, jennifer lopez is a huge star just as famous as brad and angelina and these are 2 babies not one on the cover, so of course if other celebrities with one baby get 3 or 4 million, twins would be worth a little more.
That's why I said she is a great business woman, she knows how to negotiate. However, having lots of money is not all it takes. They did not pay Donald Trump 10 million for the first pics of Barron just because he's a billionaire. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder so I won't debate you on that, but Brad and Angie are bigger celebs than Jenny and Marc because of their relationship. Angie posts on CBB sometimes have comments in the 100s and on other sites it is sometimes in the 1,000s. Maybe Jenny convinced them she could reach more of the Hispanic population.
I don't think her shots are worth more than Angelina and Brads. Thats a power couple right there. Jennifer was the big star and I never heard of Marc until they got married. But cute babies none the less.
You had never heard of Marc? He's been famous as long as Jennifer! LOL Remember he and Ricky Martin were super popular right around the same time? "I Need To Know?" "You Sang to Me?"
Anyway, I think Max is a cutie! I can't see Emme's face much yet, but she looks adorable too. I saw Good Morning America and I liked the pic they showed there better, but Jennifer looks so happy in the cover shot!
Congrats to them.
Eliza you can see the pics and buy People Mag.
Borders sells People. They have stores in Sydney, Brisbane. I am not sure if they have a store in Melbourne or Perth.
I am from Brisbane. Borders is awesome.
Brooke I think your explanation might sum it up, maybe she said 3 mill for each baby.
I know there was a post about this before and don't want to start it up again but celebs only come off as money and fame hungry when they do this. They talk about wanting to keep their children out of the public eye but they stick them on the cover of a magazine for the highest bidder.
That's why I appreciate celebs like Michelle Williams and Maggie Gyllenhall. They might not be big celebs but that's only because they're not trying to be.
Awww they're gorgeous!!!
As previous posts have already said, I can't really see little Emme's face properly but little Max looks just like Marc!
Jennifer looks absolutely stunning and sooooo happy!!
Adorable! I'm not a fan of Jennifer or Marc but that pic is the most beautiful pic i've ever seen of Jennifer. Congratulations to both her and Marc Anthony!
They are adorable. And Jennifer, FYI, it doesn't matter that they run in Mark's family. It has to run on the mother's side because she is the one who releases eggs.
I don't really care about how much they received for the pictures or whether their star status is that of Angie's and Brad's. I care that Jennifer has tried for so long to have a baby and is now blessed with two beautiful babies. As a women it doesn't get much better than that. I'm glad it happened for her naturally and that she spoke out about it since there was so much speculation and opinions that she used IFV. Not that there is anything wrong with that approach, but it was assumed by most that she did.
I'm extremely happy for her and Marc. God Bless them and their beautiful additions to their family.
The babies are adorable! :)
What a cute babies!!!
Jennifer looks beautiful and happy, and the babies are adorable and very stylish already - these are going to be some well dressed kids!:)
Congrats to the parents!
Omg they are beautiful! They brought tears to my eyes! I know it's corny! lol but wow. Jen looks so happy and oh I am in envy right now!
Sarah- are both their last names MUNIZ then?
Sarah's note: Right.
No needed comparison between Brad/Angie and Marc/Jennifer. They are both Alist stars with their own unique and beautiful families...
Jennifer looks so happy and content. God bless the Muniz family...
Jen was my most waited for pregnancy and now mommy. She's wanted this for so long, I'm so happy she finally get to experience motherhood. Babies looks change so much over time, but for now they look just like Marc. They are adorable.
I think some of the comments have more to do with cultural interests. Blacks and Latinos (myself included) are FAR more interested in Marc and Jenny Lopez, than Brangelina. LOL No offense, but minus the scandal with Jennifer Aniston/Angelina/Brad...I never cared one way or the other about any of them.
I wasn't going to comment but two comments here really got my goat. Adrianna, what did you mean you were surprised they were of a light completion? Latinos come in all shades (even white! OMG) and Jennifer Lopez is not exactly "brown" as you so eloquently put it. And Marcy, I don’t think Jennifer had to convince People magazine she could reach more of the “Hispanic population”. Jennifer is popular with more than just us “Hispanics”. If it was all about the “Hispanic population” then Christina Aguilera’s issue would have sold a lot more than it did. Maybe it has to do with the fact that Jennifer is extremely popular with many people and will generate huge sales for the magazine? Hmmm?
I heard alot of celebs sell the first baby pics because it makes the paparazzi lay off a little because someone already got that first shot.
I think JLo and Marc have a big Latino following, but I agree, until she married him I had never heard of them. And I don't believe the $6 million mark at all, but who knows how much they really got? I'm interested to see the numbers this mag sells.
Just one thing though - fraternal twins come down the FEMALE line. Marc had nothing to do with it, because it's the FEMALE who releases two eggs at the same time. So Marc's family having fraternal twins doesn't mean anything.
CBB - is it common to only have the mother on the cover? I remember both Angie and Brad were on Shiloh's cover, but I can't recall any other covers.
Max looks like a cutie, but I can't see enough of Emme to be sure. I would have loved to see JLo without make-up, hair down, though. I love seeing celebs "let their hair down" with their babies.
Lopez has wanted this for so long and I wish her nothing but happiness for her and her family.
As for Jolie/Pitt being more A-list than Lopez and Marc, here is the bottom line, the combination of Jolie and Pitt fade in comparison to the empire of Lopez alone. Jolie and Pitt are A-listers in the tabloids and media and have a few successfully commercial films in the case of Pitt but when Lopez was hot film wise, she put the 2 of them to the shade. Now, she is not so hot in film and/or music (although I think if she concentrated on touring, she would find her niche there) but as a businesswoman, she is at the top. Marc is a great star as a musician, his fans know more about this than I do. I know the likes of Enrique Inglesias get all the attention but Marc is one of the masters.
@ m-dot
I agree, As a minority we are far more interested in Jenny Lo having children opposed to Angie and Brad.
@Lissete
You're right, just like African Americans, Latinas come in all hues.
Nicole: I don't know about common or uncommon, but Christina was on the cover alone with her son and I think Nicole was on the cover alone with People. Maybe People put both Angie and Brad b/c they requested it, or because they are both very famous (not that Joel and Marc aren't famous, I feel like their partners tend to generate much more press).
Very cute babies! I like the names.
They are both gorgeous. I thought it was just me who thought they look a lot like Marc. But they may look like Jen later especially the girl.
Brangelina is just over-hyped, the people sales of the Shiloh issue were not exactly record sales. I amore interested in Jen and Marc. I doubt any one can content themselves to be step mum without trying IVF. I will take her word that she did not use it.
Adriana!
I am blown away by your reference to their complexion, have you seen Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez lately? Their skin is lily white so why would you “expect” their children to have darker skinner. I found it somewhat bizarre that you would even mention anything about their complexion. And if they were darker, would it matter??
And Marcy, Marcy, Marcy!
Are you kidding me about the comparisons, it’s all so irrelevant. I not a fan of these folks but by golly just allow them to enjoy their children in peace without the mud slinging!
"At one point she said, 'Maybe this isn't meant for me.' She resigned herself to like, 'You know what? I'm a step-mom, I have a family, I'll be happy' -- and then it happened."
I wonder why she and Marc didn't consider IVF if they were having such a tough time trying to get pregnant. She has plenty of resources - I'm not denying that her pregnancy occurred naturally as she said, but it just seems strange that in three years of trying the discussion never came up!
Fathers do carry the gene for hyperovulation, it's just not expressed obviously unless they pass it onto a daughter. In this case Marc could pass it onto his daughter but it wont have influenced the fact that these are twins. Its pretty clear he's passed some strong genes on to them anyway, spitting images!! V.cute :)
Max and Emme are tooo cute!!! I think Emme looks more like J-Lo, and Max takes after Marc. Glad to actually see them! I wonder what part of Long Island they reside in?
Hmm I'm confused on the gene thing.
My brother has fraternal twin boys. It comes from my father's side. His father (my grandfather) was a twin. No where on my brothers girlfriends side are their twins (that they know of). There are no twins on my mother's side either except the fact that her sister has identical twins (which we think came from her husbands side but he can't be certain since he was adopted).
Anyways, the twins are beautiful I am so happy for them!!
Some of you are fighting over somebody else's babies and money. Who cares? Hush and enjoy the pictures. They are adorable babies and Jennifer looks so happy.
I'm so lucky!!! My Longs Drug store has the People in today!
Sarah's note: If you have lots of time to type up the interview, let us know... :)
Congratulations, Jennifer. What cutie pies!!! And she definitely has that look of serenity on her face. You see it her eyes and smile. Good for her on trying without medical intervention. Sometimes you just want to dig your heels in and keep trying the "ol fashion way". Though I'm in the process of IVF, I still want it with all my heart to happen naturally and I'm not giving up on that front.
As for who is the bigger star! I leave it to the marketing folks at People magazine. Their research department's job is to know any and all celebrity standings.
I remember Marc from back during his "freestyle" days. I'm Black but I was born and raised in Spanish Harlem. He's huge in the Latino market in the US and abroad. He's already proven he can have huge success in the so called mainstream/non-latino market during the 90s. I think it's very limited thinking to generalize he's not very well known. He simply not well known among certain demographics.
I am so happy for her!! She's wanted children for such a long time, and now look at her, TWINS!! They are gorgeous, and she looks great too. Congrats Jennifer and Marc!!
Meela "Mud Slinging" you're joking right. No one on this post has said anything bad about Jenny or Marc and I'm pretty sure they have more important things to do than come on CBB and see what we are saying about their kids. I only made a comment on what I thought of the reported offer she got.
I also wouldn't say she is "lily white" she is no Nicole Kidman. They both have more of an olive skin tone.
J.M.,
Identical twins are a fluke, because they result from two sperm managing to fertilize one egg. The egg then splits in half. that's why identical twins look exactly alike -- they came from the same ("identical") eggs.
Fraternal twins come from two separate eggs. All women have two ovaries, and most women's ovaries take turns releasing an egg once a month. So each ovary releases an egg every other month.
Fraternal twins result from two eggs being released at the same time. Two separate sperm fertilize them (one per egg). This is why fraternal twins may or may not resemble each other. They have the same genetic connection that normal siblings do.
A woman's release of two eggs in the same month is genetic. It is carried through the female side only. The man's genetic makeup has nothing to do with it -- he is only the sperm donor in this case :) Men release thousands of sperm at a time.
BUT...women who release two eggs at once don't necessarily do so every month. Or they may do so, but a sperm fertilizes only one. It's quite possible that your brother's girlfriend does have this genetic makeup, but none of her relatives happened to have the timing right in the past. It's also possible, but less likely, that her release of two eggs at once was a one-time fluke (ie., not related to her genetic code). What isn't possible is that your brother is responsible for those twins apart from his donation of multiple sperm, which every man does. The fact that you have twins in your family and he fathered twins is just a coincidence.
I love the fact the middle names are after family members, that's so nice. Can't wait to see more pics, as of now they totally favor marc.
I think she does look very happy, and I am happy for her. Shoot, since she and I share the same birthday, I figure if she can get pregnant at 38, then I hope to get pregnant at 34!
The twins are both adorable. It is really hard to tell who they look like - and babies change so much! They could start out looking like their dad and both end up looking like her.
I also agree with that much power, money, and connections, I would be very surprised that the conversation of assisted reproduction never came up. Unfortunately, many celebrities don't want to share their story. I think that is a bit sad, because when they share that they have been dealing with infertility, it really helps all of us out there who feel we are alone. Also, if she tried for 3 years before she became pregnant, that is part of the definition of "infertility". But I guess some people aren't comfortable with that label.
For all the hype that people.com made about these pictures I think they could have put a better picture on the cover - one where we could actually see the babies' faces. I can't even tell what Emme looks like and it's also kind of hard to tell with Max as well since his eyes are closed.
From what I can see of the babies clothes they look cute. I love old-fashioned looking clothes on babies.
Marcy, you said exactly what I was thinking about skin tone. When I think of someone with a pale complexion, I think of Nicole Kidman and my friend Rebecca who couldn't wear foundation because even the lightest colored foundation was too dark for her skin.
As someone who had serious medical issues with conception I just want to point out to all of you who don't 'get' why they didn't try IVF, that not everyone is comfortable with invasive medical procedures and that there are risks to everything, including pumping your body with hormones and that some people might decide not to go down that road, no matter how much money they have. Especially if there was no medical reason why they couldn't get pregnant.
(BTW, I also conceived naturally after 2 years of trying, but even if we had not, we would not have used any fertility treatments, and have decided to adopt even before we got married. Which we still plan to do since we'd like to have 5-6 kids.)
As for twins, I don't see why everyone is so eager to 'prove' that they have twins in the family. I know at least 4 couples who have had fraternal twins, even though they conceived naturally and there are no twins is their families and they were in their 20s (as we all know twins are more common in women over 35, which Jennifer is).
Anyway, on topic, Jennifer looks very happy and the babies are beautiful.
As for the names, I think they are really sweet. They might be similar to or the same as characters from a TV show, but at least they really go nicely with the surname, and they are easy to spell and pronounce.
I would like to respond to the post about people not trying IVF. I don't take the subject of IVF lightly. In fact, I have done some assisted reproduction myself, and but will likely not do IVF after much discussion and consideration. My husband is worried about the risks all around, and the toll it takes on the body.
I meant by my prior post that I would be surprised if someone in her position didn't try assisted reproduction, of any form. I actually meant anything that falls into that category, including something as non-invasive as IUI.
Many women, including celebrities, don't know how much others have struggled, and feel they have failed somehow if they cannot conceive naturally. Also, if people identify themselves as Catholic, they might not be comfortable with the topic because the Catholic church does not support assisted reproduction.
Also, an egg splitting would not cause boy/girl twins. Two separate eggs being fertilized would though.
All that being said, I still believe it is possible that she has been honest about her story. I am happy for anyone who can achieve their dream of becoming parents, no matter how it happens (conception, adoption).
May God bless them.
OK, I can't really say I am a fan of either of them (a little too much drama and bling bling for my taste), but like Magenta said, Marc is definitely well-known. I would even go out on a limb and say he is better known in some markets, or should I say "more important" than his wife. He has a tremendous voice and I must admit, a lot of talent writing songs. I think he's good for Jennifer: he seems to calm her down and make her a bit more down-to-earth (unlike, remember, the JLo and Ben days!!;-)
Oh my gosh, they are so cute! Max looks just like Mark!
Awwww...they're both cute and look so much like Marc! Love the middle names. :D
Awww, these babies are the cutest (besides Harlow). Love the names, they are beautiful & quite normal names. Congrats Jennie & Marc!
one last thing about beautiful max and emme and their "light" complexions:
1) people (of all races, but particularly people of color) tend to have lighter skin when they are first born than they will when they get older. in some cultures, we say that the skin tone is "set" when it reaches the hue that it will continue to be into adulthood (this is often well after a child has started walking).
2) people come in a variety of shades, regardless of their parents' skintones.
congrats to the muniz family!
--a person of color with family members of many different shades
I'm sure like any couple even couples not trying to conceive the topic of ART has come up. When the news goes gaga over women carrying 5,6,7,8 babies from IUI gone wrong my husband and I spent weeks talking about ART and we weren't even trying to conceive then.
I'm sure it did come up but Jennifer and Marc wanted to keep trying it naturally. IUI has such low percentages and while IVF has much better percentages we are still talking about pumping your body full of hormones. It's expensive and not just in money, but in time, and emotions. It's not for everyone. Even someone who is gung-ho for high-tech medical procedures, I even had a moment of pause when you get the full lowdown on whats involved in ART.
You also still feel pissed when you've done a boat-load of tests and procedures and everything is fine and in working order and your doctor gives you that vague term "unexplained infertility". Yikes!
Also, celebrities are under no obligation to be the poster child for fertility treatments. It's still a private "bedroom" matter. While I'm happy to show off pictures of my children to anyone within striking distance tee, hee, I'm not going to go into details on their conception. Yikes! If you have trouble conceiving there are a boat load of message boards and meeting groups out there filled with women willing to share their stories if you need support.
It's too bad Marc and Jennifer could not simply ignore the question on IVF or tell People they were not going to answer any questions regarding how those cutie pies where conceived.
I am so happy for them. The babies are beautiful and she looks so serene. BUT- I don't believe for ONE second that she did not have fertility treatments to have those twins. I wish she would be more honest with the public and herself. And, btw, Jennifer- it doesn't matter one bit if twins run in Marc's family. It's the mom's genetics that decide. I just really get upset when women try to pull off the "natural twins" thing when it's pretty obvious that she did have fertility treatments- as if there is something wrong with people who have them.
One of the reasons behind selling the first pictures is that it's done by the parents. If they won't, the paparazzi will not stop hunting them and will hurt or even kill someone in the process.
Once the first pictures are officially released, they don't have any more value so the paps don't have to hunt for that first pictures. From now on we will be seeing lots of the babies, but it was the first pictures which were so important.
Also, the celebs usually donate the money from the pictures to the charities anyway. So why not use the opportunity to raise funds for a great cause.
First I'd like to say that Chiara is wrong. Identical twins occur when a fertilized egg splits into two. It involves 1 egg and 1 sperm, not 2 sperm like she stated.
I think the babies look adorable. I was really happy for her when I heard she was expecting since for as long as I can remember she has spoken about how bad she wanted to be a mother.
Marcy!
The fact of the matter is that this is a happy time in the lives of these people and you write that "Brad and Angie are bigger celebs than Jenny and Marc." This piece is not about Brad and Angelina so it sounds a little insulting for you to compare the two.
I'm sorry but I rolled my eyes when I read your post because it seemed a bit silly to compare them to others. Their famous in their own right, why can't they just have that? Value is determined by the person holding the purse strings not us!
Erika, how is it pretty obvious that Jennifer had fertility treatments? How is she not being honest with herself? Please explain that here. Maybe you are privy to some info that the rest of us aren't?
I do know that my sister in law just had twins at the age of 39 after trying to conceive for two years. She never had fertility treatments because she had reservations and some concerns about the effects it would have on her body. She and my brother in law were actually considering adoption when she found out she was pregnant last year. So Jennifer's story is not as uncommon as one may think.
OMG...these babies are gorgeous! Jennifer looks amazing after having the babies! I am so happy for them she had been trying for a long time to have a child and the good lord blessed her with two perfect miracles!! Oh and I love there names they are soo cute I love the fact that they have the same names as the little boy and little girl on Dragon Tales I have a toddler so I know the show pretty well! TOOO CUTE!
I can believe she conceived them naturally. Plenty of women have. All you have to do is go to the message boards on babycenter or webmd to read for yourself.
The reason I believe Jennifer is because of her story about the pregnancy tests. Most IVFers and IUIers are told not to test on their own because as I can tell you personally, you might get a false positive from all the hormones or you might get a false negative from testing to early.
IVFers are usually scheduled a pregnancy blood test within 10 to 14 days after the eggs are inserted into the uterus. I would be afraid of jinxing it somehow by taking a pee test on my own.
You'll find you develop all sorts of superstitions when you're trying to conceive. LOL.
Whether she did or didn't do ART, whether she's lying or not lying, it's no one's business. I also don't think Jennifer thinks or has stated that there is something wrong with people who do in-vitro. It may have simply been WRONG FOR HER.
Im so happy for these two...Max and Emme are gorgeous! As for the IVF questions and stuff...its not fair to lash out at someone when they say they didnt have IVF or anything maybe they didnt and it was miracle by god these things do happen my husband is a twin and my mother in law didnt have IVF. I honestly think if they did have to have it then she would have been honest about it. Therefore, people that have posted comments needs to think about certain things when they say what they say what if it was you and someone lashed out basically calling you a liar! Its wrong and hurtful.
CONGRATS TO MARC AND JENNIFER ON THESE BEAUTIFUL BABIES
Nice names! They're beautiful children for sure.
oh they are toooooo cute!!! can't wait to see the rest.
There are many many women who try for so long to have kids and end up pregnant with twins. . I don't get why people are questioning that. It's almost like some are angry that she didn't.
I'm very happy for her that she was able to conceive naturally. IVF is NOT for everyone regardless of how long they have tried. Maybe it's not something she even wanted to do. Who is anyone on here to judge?
Blessing to Marc, Jennifer and their beautiful babies, Max and Emme. :)
Congratulations to the happy family.
I also do not believe that she conceived naturally. It just seems that whenever celebs go out of their way to say how twins run in their family, it just doesn't ring true. Especially in this case when the twins are on her husband's and father's side...I'm sure somewhere down the road some doctor explained that to her. It could be that she doesn't even want her parents to know...maybe because they are Catholic or maybe a latin thing. In any case, I just don't believe it. It doesn't mean those babies are any less special, but for people like me who did do IVF, it actually is nice to hear celebs talk about their struggle with infertility.
Why why why, does anybody make a fuss about how Jennifer conceived here babies and more importantly what kind of skincolor they might or should have? They could be purple for goodness sake!
And then the comparison with Brad en Angelina... Let all four people be happy in their own right! With their own babies!
Marc & Jennifer congrats with your beautiful babies, you will be a magnificent family of seven... A lucky number ;-).
they look like her and marc definitely cute kids
In the highest regard, most respectful possible manner, some of you women need to get a life. All this arguing about IVF treatments and the biology of conceiving twins really, really makes some of you sound totally insane.
Those kids are so cute!! Adorable! I couldn't wait to see the official pics of them!
I don't think everyone is making a fuss, just having a discussion and stating their opinions respectfully. If all the comments were only about congratulations, it would be so boring to read.
Jillian I am so glad somebody said it. Nobody is making a fuss except for the people talking about the so called fuss. If every comment was "Awww look at how cute the babies are, Awwww they look just like their mom/dad" I wouldn't even bother to come back to this site. What I like about CBB is that they allow people to voice their opinion as long as they are not being rude.
I have twins. I was told I would never conceive without assistance. We adopted our son and 18 months later conceived without assistance. We have identical twin boys. (we also had another child since then) It does happen.
Honestly, why does it matter how they were conceived? A child is a child, it doesn't matter if they were first made in a test tube or a fallopian tube. It drove me nuts that everyone assumed I had had IVF. It didn't matter. Does it make them "less" of a child?
Congratulations to both of them!! It is a wonderful photograph and I wish them all the luck in the world!
i find it rude and disrespectful for a few to pretty much call jennifer and marc liars about how the babies were conceived. its none of anyones business at all.
No one is making a fuss? Seriously, Jillian & Lindsay? Did you actually read the previous posts? I totally agree with Allie. From accusing J.Lo of lying about IVF (one said because her parents are Catholic?) to questioning eye color, skin color and all the celebrity popularity arguments - it's crazy! How is some of this stuff not rude? Most of the postings are opinions, but I think quite a few are way over the line.
I think it was totally tacky of People magazine to not put a family foto that included both Marc Anthony and Jennifer on their cover. He's equally as famous as Jennifer and these twins are his children too! I'd be a little ticked and insulted if I were Jennifer and Marc.
I just read the new People in the bookstore (me being too stingy to buy magazines). Max's full name is Maximilian David Muniz. Emme is Emme Maribel Muniz. They both look exactly like Marc, even the parents said so themselves. The nursery is absolutely elegant and classy by the way, even though I find the chandelier a little out of place in the nursery. The pictures are all beautiful. As for the question of selecting the cover picture, I think that picture just fits better on the cover, to tell you the truth. There are better ones inside.
On another note, I'm so tired of people bringing up Angelina, Brad, and Shiloh in totally unrelated threads. They are just celebrities like so many others in Hollywood. Can we please stay on topic and talk about the Jolie-Pitts in their own threads?
Sarah's note: Thanks for letting us know about Max's full first name!
>>>>>BUT- I don't believe for ONE second that she did not have fertility treatments to have those twins. I wish she would be more honest with the public and herself. And, btw, Jennifer- it doesn't matter one bit if twins run in Marc's family. It's the mom's genetics that decide. I just really get upset when women try to pull off the "natural twins" thing when it's pretty obvious that she did have fertility treatments- as if there is something wrong with people who have them.<<<<<
How is it pretty obvious that Jennifer had treatments and is lying about it. If you're going to make some pretty harsh assumptions like that then at least have some info to back it up when calling someone a liar. What a sad comment. :(
Congrats to Marc and Jennifer. They have two beautiful babies.
It is amazing to me the comments that some people try to pass off as "debate." **I try to stick with the idea that if I would not say it to a person's face I would not say it on a board.** There are plenty of boards out there where people can say anything they want. IMO, the thing that set this board apart from other boards was that people were respectful of celebrities and of other posters. It seems more and more that people are passing off snarky comments as debate. I am sure I will be told that if I don't like it I should stop reading the board. I wonder why people who try to make nice comments should go away in favor of people who fill the board with backhanded compliments. It is kind of sad IMO that the thing that set this board apart from other boards seems to be disappearing.
gorgeous! eliza-whatever's in People will be in Who.
I made the comment about her parents being Catholic. I merely meant that it is a possibility that they may not accept IVF as an option, being Catholic. I am Catholic and although I have no problem with IVF or other forms of ART, I personally know Catholics, especially older ones, who do. I even know a couple that conceived all their children through IVF and have never told the very Catholic grandparents. In any case, I guess from now on I'll stick to "congratulations" and "so cute" as comments like that seem to be more acceptable, if not boring.
Max and Emme are so adorable. I just picked up this issue and it's really lovely. There is a great photo of Jennifer and Mark holding the babies.
It also says that she did not have the babies naturally, that she did indeed have a c-section.
Max and Emme are so adorable. I just picked up this issue and it's really lovely. There is a great photo of Jennifer and Mark holding the babies.
It also says that she did not have the babies naturally, that she did indeed have a c-section.
Why does anyone think that she would lie about having fertility treatments? If anything I would think she would go the Julia Robert route and simply not address the IVF rumours, before coming out and lying about it. It's not unusal for women in JL's age group (mid to late 30's) to have twins. For some reason medical science has yet to figure out women in that age bracket do have a tendency to release more than one egg during ovulation, thus upping the chances of twins.
Ok, I admit it-- I caved and went to the newsstand. I don't have time to type up the whole interview, but I have the following to report:
--That nursery! Yowza! So ornate. Gorgeous, and totally over the top.
--J. Lo = not breastfeeding.
--She says she's lost most of her 50 pounds of baby weight, and she does look slim. Her wedding rings still don't fit, though.
--Marc says that Emme was born first, then Max one minute later. This differs from the original post that made people think she had the twins naturally, where it said they were born 11 minutes apart.
Sarah's note: Thanks! I'll add it to the post.
Jillian you are missing the point. Sure, people's opinions are what make this site more interesting, but saying what you (And others!) have said is rude and offensive. You have to know by generalizing Catholics and latinos like you did is going to anger people! Saying not owing up to IVF is a "latin thing" is horrible. I am actually surprised that the editors allowed your post. I can't imagine the aftermath of someone accusing Halle Berry of withholding info because of a "black thing".
Sarah's note: My thought while approving the comment was that she was referring to cultural differences and beliefs (that many Catholics do not believe in ART and many Hispanics are Catholic, so perhaps it wasn't discussed in the family) and not being racist. I apologize if I misunderstood the intent.
Women have been having babies, single or multiple births, in their late-thirties and forties forever.
They called them change-of-life babies (for the older women). There was no infertility therapy involved. It happens ALL the time.
Jennifer is only in her 30s - she may have wanted to just leave it up to fate - if it was meant to be, it would be.
No, Sarah, you were correct. It didn't even occur to me that my comments could be construed as racist. I come from a Latin culture (Jillian is not my real name) and I was thinking in terms of cultural differences. Sorry if I offended anyone.
I just picked this up at Target and it is so over the top. The pictures inside are priceless. I love it though, it's pure JLo whether she wants to be called that or not. There won't be any cheetos in that house. & where are the other three kids. All they got was a 1 line mention.
I just bought this issue tonight and the pictures are beautiful. The babies are so cute and Jennifer and Mark seem to be very honest about the birth and pregnancy.
This board makes me never want to be famous, I'll tell you that much.
People are discussing what methods a couple used to conceive their children, and why any particular method may or not be appropriate or even whether they're telling the truth. There's not really much on earth more private than methods of conception. It's a free country and everyone has a right to express an opinion or belief, but the fact that so much time is spent on something that has little if any effect on any of our lives explains a lot about today's world to me.
Congrats to them! Like all babies, they are precious. I'm glad she finally got her babies :P
In touch reports Brad and Angelina are having boy/girl twins too... Are they not reliable?
Sarah's note: They're a tabloid. Occasionally they get good exclusives (like Tori Spelling telling them she's having a girl) but no, generally not a truthful publication. The twin thing is just a rumor for now. A strong rumor, but still a rumor.
Older women have a lot higher chance of having certain things happen during pregnancy...Fraternal twins are one, down syndrome and premature birth are two more.
I haven't seen the magazine spread yet but I guess I am surprised to hear Jennifer not breastfeeding. Does the article give a reason why not? Don't want to offend any bottle feeding mums here, but breast really is best and it seems a shame she's not.
Everybody keeps talking about IVF when it seems that nowadays a lot of doctors are giving women Clomid to stimulate ovulation. In doing so, they warn that it can result in multiple births. Clomid is a very mild way of getting the ball rolling on ovulation for those who are having some trouble.
I have seen the people magazine! The nursery is absolutely stunning! The babies are spitting images of Marc!! They look so happy. I wish them all the luck in the world Im sure they will be awesome parents.
I thought IVF was becoming more common because it has high success rates while Clomid rarely works. Fertinex seems to work better also.
I am slightly disappointed that Jennifer is not breastfeeding the twins. Is she just pumping or just formula? It's certainly possible to breastfeed twins 2 or 1 at a time. I know it's totally up to her, but I think she should have for her babies' sake. Breast is best! I wanted to give up the first day my son was born because he was lethargic and not latching on. I was a crying mess, but I kept at it and by the 2nd or 3rd day--he was ON full throttle! Oh well, I am sure the twins will get most of the health benefits from formula...
What great looking kids
So funny my brother and sister names are
Max and Emily
We call her emme .
thought that i would share that tidbit.
It looks like max is coming back in style
my brother is 13 and i haven't heard of max until this year with like 5 max already
wow
I can see it might seem inappropriate to some people that some of us talked about the conception, and IVF.
I have PCOS. I like reading on CBB when celebrities talk about having it too. Many of you are right, I can go on a message board to read about others like me. Still, hearing about a celebrity managing PCOS, having a baby, and still looking darn good inspires me! Sometimes the face of PCOS is someone who has thinning hair, weight gain, facial/body hair, and other unfortunate things. CBB helps present a real story with a happy ending.
Did anyone notice that everyone who mentioned issues like IVF, also complimented the new family, and said other positive things?
One last thing to remember though.....Jennifer Lopez brought the topic of up fertility treatments up. If she really didn't care, she would not have addressed it all. I totally think people who use ART have every right to keep it to themselves. It is an extremely personal thing and I respect any celebrity and any private citizen who does not discuss the topic at all. But again, why bring it up? I'm just sayin...
Sarah's note: She was specifically asked to address it in the interview. Peter Castro's question to her was, "Can you set the record straight about how challenging it was to conceive?" and she said "Sure" and answered. I'm typing it up now. :)
I have the magazine. the other pictures are wonderful .. and it IS 12 pages!!!
Shame on anyone who comments on their complexion! And shame on anyone discussing the financial worth of their first baby pictures!
I'm really surprised that people are not able to look beyond race and culture. What difference does it make what complexion a baby has at birth ? And what difference does it make how marketable her babies' pictures are ? Even IF it may be true that Brangelina is more popular than Jennifer and Marc who cares and what does that have to do with this post ?
Also, what's the IVF obsession with her ? As a woman ages, she can release more than one egg during ovulation which results in fraternal twins regardless of family history or not! I am beginning to think the people who choose not to believe that she conceived naturally are envious of her for some reason. Is there really a difference in a woman's mind about conceiving naturally or with assistance ? A baby is a miracle and a blessing any way it comes into someone's life.
I'd be interested in what these posters are really trying to say by these reactions.
The world is so caught up in skin color and it's sad that on this site where celebrities of mixed backgrounds (I'm sure Jennifer and Anthony are as mixed as any other person of Puerto Rican heritage) introduce and show their precious offspring that people have to fly off the cuff about complexion to generate an inappropriate discussion. I say inappropriate because what does complexion have to do with this post ? Did Jennifer or Marc or anyone else close to the family make a comment about the babies' complexion?
Jennifer has waited a long time for a baby and is doubly blessed! I wish her and Mark and those precious babies all the best ! They are truly adorable!
I'm curious about the nursing thing. Does Jennifer deciding not to nurse mean that the babies just won't be drinking directly from the boob but will still get breastmilk from a bottle, or does it mean that they won't be getting breastmilk at all? If it's the latter...then what do women who don't nurse do with the milk? Pump and dump? And does the supply run dry quickly if it's not being used or would moms who decide to go the formula route be stuck dealing with unwanted lactation issues for months on end?
These are genuine questions from a woman who is several years away from even thinking about kids. Absolutely no judgement, just confusion and curiosity. I'd be grateful for an answer!
Sarah's note: No, the twins won't have breastmilk. Your milk does come in the first few days after delivery, but if you don't use it, you lose it. ;) Moms that can't or don't nurse usually do experience more pain initially, since to relieve the fullness you would feed the baby, but if you're not nursing, you wouldn't want to release the milk, because that would tell your body to make more.
They used to give milk suppression shots if a mom was 100% sure she wouldn't or couldn't nurse, but the FDA doesn't recommend them anymore because of health risks.
I don't think that they didn't try any fertility treatments, but, on the other hand, they have never been seen outside of fertility clinic (and I'm sure they would be if they'd go).
I'm happy that Jennifer mentioned that she isn't nursing. Yes, breast is best, but what's really best is for mom & baby to be happy & healthy. Some of us non-nursing moms have encountered some very rude people because we bottle feed & yes, we even feel shame because some people view us as various things, including bad mothers. So I'm glad she was willing to put it out there. It helps lessen the guilt a little honestly, knowing that someone isn't ashamed to admit that breastfeeding just wasn't for them.
I tried to read all of the comments to see if this was posted anywhere, so if it is, I'm sorry. But the names Max and Emme are a brother and sister on the television show Dragon Tales that used to be on PBS I believe...just thought that was funny!
Sarah's note: Yeah, it was discussed to death on the birth announcement post, lol.
Thank you so much for that post Jess. I had fraternal twin boys at the age of 26 with the help of Clomid,that paired with several sets of twins on my mom's side pretty much assured us having multiples lol. For all my kids bottle was best. When I declined in the hospital to BF my first baby I was made to feel like a failure and the lacatation nurse just loved to heap the statistics on me. That son has never had an ear infection or been seriously ill. He is a 7th grade honor roll student. Formula has made such strides in the past decade. I'm sure its not as perfect as breast but it's dang close these days.
My cousin was going through the same thing as JLo, just simply couldn't get pregnant, and it ended up taking almost 5 years to naturally get pregnant but she too just had fraternal twins!
I'm glad she talked about the nursing thing too. She said in the article that she made the decision that was best for her and her babies. I wouldn't be able to breast feed if I had a child and I think women are made to feel guilty if they don't. It's a personal decision but people think they have a right to butt into your business.
Scheduled c-section, not breastfeeding and, she has a live-in nurse for each baby – I am so loving Mrs. Mama J-Lo. I can just imagine what vaginal birthing, breastfeeding, stay at home “PERFECT” mothers must be thinking of Jennifer right now. Epidurals were invented for SMART WOMEN. It is NOT a bad thing to be “too posh to push”. You are not a BAD MOTHER if you feel that a baby pulling on your breasts all day long is gross. And, like all newborns, I feel that nannies and baby nurses are gifts from God.
Congrats to Jenn and Marc.
Jess, I agree that the most important thing is "happy mama, happy babies," and no one is really helped by a miserable, depressed, overstressed mama frantic about trying to feed her babies. BUT I'm a little surprised, and yes disappointed, that there isn't any mention of her trying and THEN realizing/deciding it doesn't work for her. Why not even try? Even a little bit of breastmilk, especially in the first few months, even if it's supplemented with formula, can help babies so much. It sounds like she just thought "nope, not for me" and didn't give it a chance. Maybe it would have been easy for her, who knows? (And I'm so tired of the "my mom didn't do it, i turned out fine" argument. Yeah, but our moms didn't use carseats either, and we're fine... at least those of us who weren't killed in accidents and they're not saying much. The medical industry at that time wasn't pushing breastmilk, in fact formula was being touted then as this great new modern convenience that was equivalent or even better than breastmilk. Now everyone, AMA, pediatricians, etc., acknowledges that breastmilk is better for babies. Formula is fine, I'm not decrying it, but there's not a medical professional out there who would say it's equivalent--the technology simply doesn't exist to make it the same, and definitely not better. So simply saying "my mom didn't" isn't a particularly compelling argument to me; different times different mores. Anyway, that's my own beef: not that she's decided not to, but that she's decided not to without giving it a chance.
Congrats to them :) As for the breast vs. bottle...breast is only marginally better and I'm sorry but breast feeding twins takes a freakin' miracle! So unless you are one of those super miraculous women that breast fed 2 kids at one time, hush and quit passing judgement. Hopefully someone judges you harshly at some point so you can feel a bit of humility.
Let this be a fantastic experience for them and their families.
This may sound weird but I am also happy Jen is not breastfeeding. She gives a voice to all of the mothers out their who can't or don't want to breastfeed. I just hope this doesn't turn into "what a horrible decision she made, she is not thinking of what is best for her babies". As long as those children are loved and well taken care of they will be fine. It as if mothers who breastfeed feel superior to those who don't.
As a side note, I posted about Brad and Angie in relation to the photo price because I found it relevant. For those who found it relevant enough to talk about how irrelevant it was you could have made it irrelevant by not responding and ignoring my comment. Jenny and Marc are happy right now and what we say on this site is completely IRRELEVANT to them.
Breast is best, period. If you can't nurse for some reason, it's a different story. But simply choosing not to is going against every piece of current medical wisdom.
M: I don't go to sleep!
I had to laugh when I read Marc admitted that. Not that he needed to because it is etched in stone all over his face. Jen is looking all revitalized and he's looking like he needs a few good bone-sticking meals in him and a year's worth of rest lately.
But, the interview sounds pretty good.
I wasn't going to say anything, but the whole "breast is best" or someone's disappointed that someone isn't breastfeeding is being thrown around, I keep thinking of how it would make that mother feel if they can't breastfeed their own child for various reasons.
I just keep thinking that it's not anyone's business, as long as my child is taken care of and is healthy and thriving, that's all that should matter.
That's all I wanted to say.
Congrats to them both. It doesn't matter in the slightest how they were conceived, they are blessings! I know a few women who had IVF then took a few months off and got pregnant naturally!
While I really try to understand why some women choose not to nurse (and I was very supportive of my cousin who only did it for 2 weeks) I keep coming back to the fact that we know it reduces the risk of asthma, diabetes, allergies and cancer.
I guess I feel that for me, I couldn't imagine not wanting to give my child the very best start in life - something that no matter how much money you have, you'll never be able to buy. When it comes to health of my kids, I wouldn't risk not doing it.
I can only imagine it's harder with twins. I have one friend of triplets who did it successfully and then I watched that show on multiples on TLC and the mom of quints breastfed them for the first 4 months!!! WOW!
Breastfeeding's personal decision and I commend her for being honest with the world despite the fact that she will undoubtedly come under fire for it. I chose not to breastfeed my first child and chose to breastfeed my second. Both are active, grow