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“Twenty fingers, twenty toes–
plenty of work, heaven knows.
Four little arms to hold so tight,
four little cheeks to kiss goodnight.”
Have you ever wondered what it must be like to have someone look like you, be born the
same day as you and can finish your sentences and know what you’re thinking without having
to ever say a word? It’s a partnership in life with its origins at conception.
At first we thought it was our imagination but it is in fact true—more twins are being born in
the United States than ever before. As a matter of fact, according to a report from the National
Center for Health Statistics, the overall rate of twin births increased by 76 percent from 1980 to
2009. Today, one in every 30 babies in the U.S. is a twin. There are lots of factors that have
contributed to this phenomenon, many being related to the mere miracle of modern medicine.
Madison County is not without its fair share of twins. We visited a couple of elementary
schools and found several sets of twins. Some were identical, others were fraternal, but all shared
an indisputable bond that made those of us born as singles, see double with fascination.
We also found adult twins that had lifetimes of stories to tell of their unique connectedness.
We enjoyed getting to know our new twin friends! And we learned that being born together
gives you a best friend forever. .
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