Why do brittany and abby talk together

Therefore, they each have their own teaching license too. However, they are only paid one salary since their job is done by one person typically. Things have not been easy for the twins, healthwise during their childhood and adolescent years. As shown on their TV show, riding a Segway proved very challenging.

Actually, Abby is taller than Brittany and has the longer leg. Thus, making riding a Segway nearly impossible. So yes, they do share one seat on airplanes. With airline tickets so pricey, we truly envy that! However, they purchase individual tickets for the movies. Well, this one is a bit mind boggling. When it comes to stomach aches, the pain is felt by the twin on the opposite side. Yeah, take a minute to let that sink in. Something the twins have come to realize is just how different they really are!

When it comes to clothing, they have different tastes. At times, they opt for mismatched shoes or leggings with separate colors on each leg to express their unique styles. Abby enjoys bright colors, but Brittany prefers more neutral tones. With some twins, it can be near impossible to differentiate the two. Well, as we made clear, these two have distinct interests and tastes of their own.

Brittany is 4 ft 10 inches in height, while her sister Abby is a bit taller, measuring 5 ft 2 inches. Despite spending every waking moment together, these two get along very well.

In fact, they seldom argue. Like some of their other unique features, the girls differ on body temperature. Yes, they have different temperatures, despite sharing some organs. Out of the two, Abby tends to warm up faster than Brittany. That could lead to some struggles over outfit choices! Previously, we mentioned that Brittany got sick with pneumonia. Well, it was at that time that a restless Abby brought up separation. She was tired of the bed rest. However, Brittany cried when Abby talked about the idea of separating since she never wants to leave her twin sister.

Thus, Abby calmed her and reassured her they would not be separated. How sweet! TLC Show. Who Are They? Surgery Was Not An Option. Unique Case. Who Does What? Early Struggles. Too Risky. From Documentary To Show. Everyday Tasks. Complimentary Strengths. Major Milestone. Hopes Of Families. Photo Ops. Sporty Twins. Interested In Music. When It Comes To Food. Separate Systems. Doctors Worry. Growing Older. Social Butterflies. Like most year-olds Abby and Brittany Hensel love spending time with their friends, going on holiday, driving, playing sport such as volleyball and living life to the full.

The identical, conjoined twins from Minnesota, in the United States, have graduated from Bethel University and are setting out on their career as primary school teachers with an emphasis on maths.

Although they have two teaching licences, there is one practical difference when it comes to the finances. Their friend Cari Jo Hohncke has always admired the sisters' teamwork.

The twins know each other so well that they often say the same things or finish each other's sentences, and are supportive and understanding of the other in all aspects of life. With two sets of lungs, two hearts, two stomachs, one liver, one large intestine and one reproductive system, they have learned from a young age to co-ordinate their body, with Abby controlling the right hand side and Brittany the left.

There is a difference in height and at 5ft 2in 1. As their two legs are different lengths, Brittany has to stand on tip toe, on her leg, to ensure they maintain their balance. They have had to learn to reach compromises on everything from what food they eat to their social life and even the clothes they wear. While Abby is seen as the "outspoken" sister and will always win the argument about what they are going to wear, Brittany says her twin is also much more of a "homebody," whereas she prefers going out.

There are other differences too. Brittany is scared of heights, whereas Abby is not. Brittany and Abby graduated in from Bethel University and earned a degree in education before beginning their career as elementary teachers with an emphasis on mathematics. The twins understood that they would only receive a single salary because they only did the work of one person.

But as they acquired experience, they intended to negotiate a little more. The sisters' career choice as teachers was well suited since Brittany has an affinity for writing and the creative arts. Meanwhile, her sister's light shines in mathematics. Although they appear with one body, Abby and Brittany have distinct personalities, traits, likes, and dislikes, apart from their expertise as teachers.

Abby is not scared of heights, while it petrifies Brittany; and with different tastes in just about anything, an equal amount of agreement between them is required. Brittany is also the shorter one of the two at 1. Since their legs are of different lengths, Abby's height of 1.

The Minnesota-born twins also have plans in the emotional aspect, and like all girls, they dream about marrying their Prince Charming and starting a family one day. The sisters prefer keeping their dating status private, but Brittany assured during an interview that she and Abby are "totally different people," while Abby added :.

I made a fool of myself. She made a fool of herself, together. With her conjoined twin. Later, we saw them going for a job interview they're hoping to be teachers and one said, "They're wondering when I can come back for another interview.

Shopping sometimes requires a tie-breaker. Their bickering buckles under the weight of their situation — see how quickly both land on, "No," together in this clip of them shopping. That is coping. They also consult outside sources when they can't come to an agreement. It seems like being a conjoined twin gives you a lot of tools for getting along, since you don't have the luxury of running off to the bathroom by yourself to cry, and no one wants to be shamed with the directive of, "Stop hitting yourself!

Stop hitting yourself! They have a sense of humor about their condition. When asked by a friend how to perform the Heimlich maneuver should one of them choke they have separate stomachs, btw , they exclaimed giddily, "Trial and error!