Most women are excited about the news that they are expecting a child, but unless they are masochists—they don’t usually want more than one child at a time. Sure, mama will love those babies when they come out no matter what, and there is bound to be the occasional crazy person who actually wants two or more babies at one time, but the rest of us aren’t gluttons for punishment.

Even when women are desirous of large families, they still don’t necessarily want to have multiple newborns at the same time. Better to space it out over the years so they can keep their sanity. That’s why the reaction to twins or other multiples can be anywhere on the spectrum of emotions from denial, shock, hysteria, or incredulity. Happily for the multiples in question, most mothers may be scared to have them at first, but they will quickly grow used to the idea. With proper preparation, they may even be happy at the prospect. In fact, several moms on this list react quite positively at the idea of several babies at once—more kids equals more tiny humans to love.

Watching these moms and their families react to the news of multiples is truly heartwarming. Though we would all be pretty overwhelmed at first, it seems that most parents of multiples quickly decide they wouldn’t have it any other way. Take a look at these 15 crazy reactions from moms and their families, upon receiving the news that mama is having multiples.

15 Mom Thinks They're Playing A Joke On Her

Oh, snap! This mom is not too happy about having twins. I'm pretty sure that this mom's reaction would so be me. "Shut up," says mom. "Are you being serious? Oh my God. Oh my God... What'd you do? Are you serious? Is this a joke?"

Mom is so clearly in shock and utterly overwhelmed. She just keeps repeating, "Oh my God!" over and over again. I think she even threatens to kill her husband at one point. This mom has definitely not reached the happy and/or excited stage yet. Husband even mentions that the thought of twins is actually this woman's worst nightmare. Talk about bad luck. She also tells her husband that after this pregnancy, they are done having kids. Can’t really blame her, can you? Having twins is a scary prospect at first. Still, pretty sure she'll come around eventually. At least we hope so, for her twins’ sake!

14 She Just Knew It Was Twins!

Awww! This mama is so super happy that she is having twins. She must be one of those crazy mamas we talked about earlier, who actually want two or more babies at one time! Listening to daddy in the background, he is a little less enthusiastic. You can hear the shock in his voice. Mom keeps saying over and over, "I knew it! I knew it! What a blessing."

We've all heard stories of moms who guessed that they were having twins or multiples early on. Something feels off, or different about the pregnancy, and they end up being correct. This mom's suspicions would up being confirmed, and she is overjoyed about that fact. Me? I would be on the other end of the spectrum, wondering what I ever did to deserve that sort of punishment. This mom thinks it's a blessing! Of course children truly are a blessing, but yikes! Two at once!

13 Triplets. Is That For Real?

Twins would be a really tough hand to be dealt, but I get the feeling that most of us could manage it, although it would be tough. But, anything greater than two and I'm afraid I would have to tap out. I also don't think there is any reaction other than shock when you are told there are going to be three or more babies being born at one time. Even if mom and her friends start laughing and jumping around, and even if they appear to be smiling, don't be fooled! It's shock, plain as day, hidden behind a slightly hysterical smile. "Are you seriously? Is that for real?" People just can't quite wrap their minds around the concept. One of her sisters asks her, "Are you okay? What are you going to do?!" Yep! That's about the reaction I would have. Pretty sure I did ask a friend of mine who's having triplets, "Are you going to be okay?"

12 Quadruplet Surprise!

One couple, Ashley and Tyson Gardner, had a very difficult time getting pregnant, so naturally they decided to try in-vitro fertilization. They were hoping for just one baby and would have believed that was a blessing, but they ended up getting pregnant with quadruplets—two sets of identical twins girls! Understandably, a couple that has been struggling to have children will be a little more excited at the prospect of having multiples. They can get the experience of having more than one child, but they get it all done in one shot! I'm sure this couple was surprised to find so many babies in there, but I get the feeling their main reaction to this news was incredible joy. The girls are absolutely precious and you can follow the quadruplet's journey on their Facebook page: A Miracle Unfolding-Gardner Quadruplets. After scrolling through a few pics of the cute sets of identicals, I suddenly want quadruplets. Gotcha!

11 Woman Tells Her Mom That She's Having Twins

Sometimes mom doesn't get to fully experience her excitement over the special news at the doctor's office, so she can't wait to share the news with family. That way she can go completely bonkers with her own mother over the thought of having twins. That's exactly what is happening in the above video. Mom-to-be can't wait to see the looks on her sister’s and her mother's faces when she tells them she's having twins. The girl's mom absolutely loses it with excitement at the prospect of being gramma to two babies at once. She was excited at the thought of one baby, for sure, but her excitement noticeably increases when she discovers her daughter is having twins. Some people just really have a thing for multiples! I'm glad this family is so happy about the prospect of twins. I just hope that happiness lasts after the babes are born...because double the diapers.

10 "Oh My Gosh! That Is Insane!"

"You're measuring a little big," says the ultrasound technician. "Look at what you guys have." According to this video, mom is excited about the prospect of having twins, although mom does say, "Oh my gosh, that is insane!" She clearly thinks that having twins is a crazy prospect. I'm right there with ya, dear! I also think it would be akin to madness to have two babies at one time. Double the trouble, an' all that. I love these videos because the technician almost seems hesitant to tell mom and dad about the unexpected bundle of joy hangin' out in her uterus. "How are they going to respond to this?" the technician is wondering. "Hopefully they will take the news well." Although this is a short video, I think we can all agree that mom is reacting perfectly normally to the thought of twins. Insanity can make for an interesting life. Get that wine bottle ready, mama!

9 Aunt-To-Be Freaks Over Twins

Sharing your special news with friends and family can make for a better experience, no? I get the feeling that these two sisters are very different people. Mom-to-be is super chill, and though you can tell she's excited that she's having twins, It's almost like she's even more excited to see her sister's reaction to the news. Now, I think this future aunt naturally has a bubbly personality. She was full of glee before she even walked into the room, grinning and exclaiming over the ultrasound with that adorably squeaky voice of hers. That bubbly nature explodes out of that little body like champagne when she discovers her sis is having twinsies! Boy-oh-boy is she ever excited about the idea of two babies at once. She even asks her sister at once point if she can keep one of the babies. Easy there, auntie! Mom might not be quite as excited as you, but they are still her babies.

8 "There's Two In There? God Told Me."

Some women believe it's fate or faith that 'blessed' them with multiples. The woman in this video believes that God wanted her to have twins. During her first ultrasound she is already asking, "are there one or two in there?" The doctor tells her that she is only the right size for one baby. When she goes in for her second ultrasound, however, the nurse tells her she's having two babies. She freaks out, "I knew it! I knew it! God told me, I had a dream!" Somehow, this mama knew that she was having twins, and she is over the moon about it. She clearly took up God's challenge, and she ran with it. Some people say that those who are given multiples are the ones who can handle them. Well Amen to that, sister. I’m betting that’s why God only gave me one at a time, spaced five years apart!

7 Woman Tells Her Sister That She's Having Triplets

"Are you Octomom?!" Mom-to-be's sister is absolutely flippin' out about the idea of triplets. She was pleasantly excited at the thought of her sister's pregnancy, but when sis tells her that they are having triplets she totally loses it. It's an absolutely crazy idea, so we can all understand why she is so blown away, but those wheels are already turning as she imagines a tiny soccer team, or even an all-girls band. Just a side note, there is already an all-girls band of triplets that exists in the world, so don't think those triplets are going to be, like special or anything. Sister is trying to make light of the whole mad prospect of triplets by declaring that mom-to-be won't have to worry about whom to choose for a godmother. Since she's having multiples, she can spread the godmother wealth, so to speak. There's always a silver lining even in the wildest situation, isn't there?

6 She's Pregnant With Triplets After Her Husband's Death

Now here's one woman who is eternally grateful to be having triplets, but it's not entirely a happy story. That's because mom-to-be's husband died in a trucking accident just weeks before she learned she was expecting. Just before her husband passed away, the couple had been trying to have another child. The day of her husband's wake, the woman learned she was pregnant. She is very happy to be having, "three more smiles that remind me of him." What a touching story. Mom knows that while he won't get to see his children grow up, he will live on through them. It seems the family all feels the same way. They are all happy with the news of these special triplets, but they all wish that dad could have been there. It is wonderful to know that she will have the support of her family while raising these three precious babes.

5 Surprise, It's Twins!

There is nothing better than sharing the news of multiples with family. Mom and dad are sharing their special news with the grandparents. When you are excited/overwhelmed with the news of twins, best to pass some of those feelings around to others. Grandpa and Grandma are super excited about this new development. Grandpa can't believe it and Grandma is in hysterics. She even says at one point that she thinks she, "might pee my pants." Oh good Lord, Grandma. We know it's exciting but get control of your faculties. This video is super cute. There is nothing better than having a family who is just as excited as you are about the prospect of multiples. Now we hope that excitement extends to helping out the new mom and dad. They are going to need multiple hands to help with all the feedings and diaper changes. Judging from this video though, they are going to be more than willing to help out.

4 Twins Expecting Twins

We all know that twins are a rarity among births, only about 4% of babies born are multiples, but what about a couple (each a twin) giving birth to a set of twins? A little bit freaky, right? I agree! Well this couple believes that having twins is a dream come true. "A God given miracle. I was surprised. Very surprised. But very, very happy," says mom. Well, we are happy for you, and you will certainly be telling your story to many whose jaws will drop at the idea of twins having twins. Surely this couple should be studied! There can't be too many like them in the world. I'm sure they will make great parents, and at least there is one thing their twin babies will be gaining—sympathetic parents who truly understand them! Mom and dad will understand how to raise twins, because they themselves are each a twin.

3 "Mom. That's Twins."

They say that experiencing something by yourself just isn't the same as when you get to share the experience with someone else. I certainly agree with that sentiment, so why would that be any different when you are trying to wrap your mind around having multiples? This mom-to-be decided she couldn't keep this exciting news to herself; she had to share the experience with someone very important to her—her own mother. Her mother's reaction is probably pretty similar to how daughter reacted to the news that she was having twins and I’m betting she just couldn’t wait to share the news with others. "Mom. That's twins!" They both start laughing and screaming hysterically. Now if that's not a nice moment between mother and daughter, I don't know what is. This family seems pretty happy to be welcoming twins to the mix, and judging from this video, there will be a lot of laughter in that household.

2 Mother Of Four Gets Four More

This mama only wanted one kid, and she's already got four, when she learns the (happy?) news that she's going to be having four more. At that point she just started crying. "Kelly and James plus four just became Kelly and James plus eight." And apparently, it's all natural. Whaaaa?? Fraternal quads, and they will be having three girls and a boy, and right now they already have three girls and a boy. This couple is basically freaking out and they are thinking, "What are we going to do?" They both feel like they've just got to get through it and think of it as a blessing. I have to say, I wouldn't wish this situation on my worst enemy, but it's lucky these babies are going to be born to this couple, because they mostly seem pretty cool with the whole thing. I would be freaking the eff out!

1 Mom Shares In Her Kids' Reaction To Her Pregnancy With Twins

Sometimes we moms just have to tease our little ones—we can't help ourselves! This mom was so shocked that she was having twins, she wanted to enjoy shocking everyone she loves—especially the three kids she already has. The kid on the front left is all good with the newest edition to this adorable trio, not that he has a clue what’s happening. The kid on the front right doesn't care about having more babies; he just thinks the ultrasound picture looks like a set of nostrils. He's quite insistent that mom’s not having twins, she’s having nostrils. But it's the poor kid in the back who knows only too well what's really going on. Probably because he's the oldest, this situation is really hitting home—and he's not too happy about it. Lots of tears from that poor guy, and dad agrees 100%. Dad says he wants to cry right along with his oldest son. We feel you! Twins are scary!