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post #151 of 190
12/25/08 at 2:47pm
Holy shit. Congratulations, guys!

...you do, of course, realize no matter what happens, you're naming these two Luke and Leia, right?
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post #152 of 190
12/25/08 at 3:46pm
Congratulations and Merry Christmas!

I can only give advice on being a twin....sorry.
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post #153 of 190
12/25/08 at 3:56pm
Twins? Nice. Best of luck to both of you, and keep us posted!
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post #154 of 190
12/25/08 at 3:59pm
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Originally Posted by Justin Clark View Post
Holy shit. Congratulations, guys!

...you do, of course, realize no matter what happens, you're naming these two Luke and Leia, right?
you know it to be true..search your feelings!

congrats on the twins..wow and good luck as well!!
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post #155 of 190
12/25/08 at 4:17pm
Thread Starter 
Names are still up in the air (we won't know the sexes for 4-6 more weeks). But, if we have two boys, the wife wants to use Sam and Dean. Mary's such a geek.

Thanks, everyone.
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post #156 of 190
12/25/08 at 4:21pm
well just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas man, and prayers with you.

If you do get a boy and a girl though, Luke and Leia it has to be.
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post #157 of 190
12/25/08 at 4:23pm
Fantastic news, that made my day.
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post #158 of 190
12/25/08 at 4:30pm
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Originally Posted by Anakin's Dad View Post
Names are still up in the air (we won't know the sexes for 4-6 more weeks). But, if we have two boys, the wife wants to use Sam and Dean. Mary's such a geek.

Thanks, everyone.
Or Samantha and Dina, if they're girls? Congrats. Great Christmas news!
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post #159 of 190
12/25/08 at 4:43pm
Here's my only advice on twins: as a preschool teacher, I'm begging you, please, for the love of all that is good and just, do not dress them in the same outfits.

Congratulations. Interesting how things work out sometimes.
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post #160 of 190
12/25/08 at 4:48pm
The universe seems keen on repaying its debts!

Another vote for a possible "Luke and Leia", btw.
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post #161 of 190
12/25/08 at 5:26pm
I can't think of a better set of parents who deserve such a blessing. Congratulations and a Merry Christmas to your family!
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post #162 of 190
12/25/08 at 5:43pm
Merry Christmas Travis. This news made my day.
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post #163 of 190
12/25/08 at 6:21pm
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post #164 of 190
12/25/08 at 6:49pm
EDITED for stupidity.
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post #165 of 190
12/25/08 at 8:17pm
That's so awesome Travis. Congratulations,very very happy and excited for you!
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post #166 of 190
12/25/08 at 8:50pm
Great news, sir. And if they're both boys: James Westfall and Dr. Kenneth Noisewater.
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post #167 of 190
12/25/08 at 10:32pm
Both sides of my family are loaded with twins. From what I understand there is no good news. Just hold on to your set, and hope to keep your sanity in tacked.


Well good luck with your double mints
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post #168 of 190
12/25/08 at 10:49pm
So many congratulations.
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post #169 of 190
12/25/08 at 11:08pm
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Originally Posted by Anakin's Dad View Post

And, as for good Christmas news... do any Chewers have advice for raising twins?
I think I have to quote "king of fuckspeak" from a favorite book on that:

"Fuck, that's awesome man. That's fucking AWESOME. Fuckin' A, that's FUCKING awesome."

(he then follows it up with "you're a Big Swinging Dick and don't let anyone telly you otherwise" but that doesn't quite translate.)
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post #170 of 190
12/26/08 at 12:39am
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Originally Posted by Anakin's Dad View Post
If we have two boys, the wife wants to use Sam and Dean.
Big QL fan over here as well. So I support this.

Just discovered this thread today and I was touched by your journey... Reading it, my eyes welled up with tears.

I don't know you from Adam but I couldn't be happier for you right now. I'm not a deeply religious person but there is definitely something providential about this happening for you around this time.

People like you and your wife deserve all the best things in life. And, clearly, you have a blessing on the way.

Godspeed sir.
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post #171 of 190
12/26/08 at 1:30am
Congratulations!!! I wish you and Mary and the twins all of the best.
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post #172 of 190
12/26/08 at 10:48am
Best wishes and congratulations!
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post #173 of 190
12/26/08 at 11:18am
As the father of a 6 month old set of twins remember, never go anywhere with them alone. They take it as a challenge to attract the most attention possible. Strength in numbers. Also, and more importantly, alternate nights to take care of them. I was much better off getting one full night of sleep and one night with about 2 hours of sleep then I was getting 5 hours every night.
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post #174 of 190
12/26/08 at 4:28pm


Now THAT'S what I call a Christmas present! My most heartfelt congrats on your upcoming additions, and consider naming the kids Han and Chewie, especially if they're girls.
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post #175 of 190
12/26/08 at 7:13pm
Pick a different franchise: Wint and Kidd if they're boys, and Wint & Kidd if they're girls.
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post #176 of 190
12/27/08 at 1:00am
Congrats Travis.

Advice on twins: Be afraid, be very afraid.

As for names go classic, Romulus and Remus.
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post #177 of 190
12/27/08 at 4:40am
Thomson and Thompson.

In all seriousness (and joy), congratulations!
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post #178 of 190
12/27/08 at 7:26am
I am working an overnight shift right now and I just discovered this thread, I mostly stick to the Video Game thread, so I hope I'm not opening old wounds here.

I am happy to hear the good news about your twins, but deeply sorry to hear about your son Anakin. I had to leave your son's tribute site because I was dropping tears badly. I have a son, he's 3 years old now, that was born with no arms. Seeing my first born son being brought into this world with no arms was tough for me. Even now, seeing my son not being able to play with other kids like a normal child was something I thought was the hardest thing for a father to go through. But I am wrong. Your strength is truly an inspiration to fathers everywhere.
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post #179 of 190
1/5/09 at 7:06am
Congratulations to you and your family!!!!! You guys are constantly in my thoughts and prayers.
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post #180 of 190
1/5/09 at 7:44am
For what it's worth, that news just made my day - congratulations and best of luck with everything, Travis.

Phil
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post #181 of 190
1/5/09 at 11:08am
Late congratulations from here as well! Very, very cool!

If anyone can handle twins it will be you guys.
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post #182 of 190
1/5/09 at 7:38pm
I'm also a bit late getting here, but CONGRATULATIONS of the highest order are definitely called for. This is great news and a most positive way to wind down a difficult year and usher in a new one! Best wishes!

Sam and Dean are awesome names!
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post #183 of 190
1/5/09 at 8:01pm
Twins... that's awesome!

And good luck sorting out the names you'll give them.

Luke & Leia... Sam & Dean, they're both good.
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post #184 of 190
1/6/09 at 3:00am
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Originally Posted by moovyphreak View Post
Twins... that's awesome!

And good luck sorting out the names you'll give them.

Luke & Leia... Sam & Dean, they're both good.
Hank and Dean
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post #185 of 190
1/6/09 at 3:21am
Congrats on the twins!

As for names...Statler & Waldorf or Butch & Sundance works well for boys.
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post #186 of 190
1/6/09 at 4:04am
Congrats!!! I'm still saddened from your past experience and in awe of your strength. I have a 15 month old daughter, and my wife and I were in tears reading your story. Best of luck to you, and thanks for bringing some more nerds into the world!
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post #187 of 190
1/7/09 at 1:11am
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by Phil View Post
Hank and Dean
That was my first suggestion, but it got nixed. She's more of an Orpheus/Monarch fan. I also suggested Mortimer and Randolph, but she didn't get that one.

We're kinda stuck on girl names. Though she likes the "princess" theme(Aurora, Snow, Jasmine, Ariel, etc).

Thanks for all the well wishing, everyone. The wife and I really, really appreciate it.
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post #188 of 190
1/7/09 at 1:49am
Amazing. This has really made my night. I was just telling my wife the story of your son and yours and your wife's strength about a week ago.

Congratulations.
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post #189 of 190
1/8/09 at 9:42pm
Congrats man.

For two boys I say Riggs and Murtaugh.
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post #190 of 190
1/8/09 at 10:34pm
Stan and Ollie! Need some Laurel and Hardy love, folks. It's been too long!

Girls, huh? Well, there's always Thelma and Louise.
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