Mum came home from seeing Abs and the boys today and confidently informed me that they are not identical twins. "They" said they were during pregnancy, but they aren't. They look completely different.
I tactfully mentioned the whole issue of a single egg splitting as opposed to two eggs being fertilised. And the boys shared the same placenta. She wasn't really interested though.
They're six months this week, but still behind developmentally (they can't sit unaided for example) but the doctor is happy with them - it's expected with both twins and preemies.
Anyway, Mum forwarded me this photo from Abigail. Oh I see what she means now. Yes, completely different