Hangin' Tough-Not Just an 80's Song Anymore
So maybe you've been wondering what's been up with me. Maybe you're wondering how pregnancy is going. Or maybe you're asking where the Cheese Doodles are (and if you aren't asking that, shouldn't you be?)
Last week, my stomach suddenly emerged. It popped out. Literally, it was overnight (I even remember the night-Icelandic hotel with crappy pillows and no fucking curtains so the midnight sun was streaming in all. Night. Long. I awoke that morning and was all: Hmm. I don't remember leaving that here on my stomach.) I remain at my 7 kilo (15 pound) weight gain that I got in the first trimester (eating curbed the morning sickness, so that's pretty much all I did.) I'm nearly 17.5 weeks, and I still haven't gained any more weight than that original 7 kilos , but maybe that's ok. Midwife visit next week, I'll know more then. I have felt some kind of action in there once or twice, but it's not regular and it's not that strong.
And word came back on the full genetic panel of Lemonhead #2 from the hospital we had to go to to have the CVS done.
I've attached a copy of it here for you-the Lemonhead is fine, and it looks as though they have had a recent change in how they announce the test results to you.
The doctors, they always get the last laugh, don't they?
Also attached-a photo of me which I'll take down shortly. Even though I just told The Bedazzler that I would not be posting photos of me because I will roundly lose the "Awwwwww....isn't she cute?" pregnancy pageant and I already had to suffer the indignity of short bus embryos, why lose out on the pregnancy pageant crown, too? But I changed my mind, because I'm pregnant like that, and I have attached an "artsy-ish" photo I took for a seperate photo project. Don't laugh. I am feeling pretty crunchy granola these days, and have gone from being a prudish Victorian schoolmarm to fucking Demi Moore or something. Don't be offended by the amazing lack of clothing (see: artsy-ish. See also: crunchy granola.) I don't think I look 17 weeks with twins, but you can judge.
I'm hoping someone stops me before I paint a tuxedo on my body and count that as "daily wear".
Why would anyone laugh? You look beautiful! It's a creative and stunning photo that you will probaby keep for a very long time. Oh, and the underwear kick ass. Sooo cute!
Posted by: teamwinks | 25 May 2007 at 01:53 PM
Delurking to say you look fab!! Beautiful picture and your belly looks really neat. Glad Lemonhead 2 is fine.
Posted by: Marcia | 25 May 2007 at 02:12 PM
That looks like me...NOT pregnant. Actually, no I'm sure my butt doesn't look that good in those boy cut skivvies.
It's a lovely photo.
Good news on Lemonhead!
Posted by: DD | 25 May 2007 at 02:49 PM
It's funny how our bodies can change overnight.
Beautiful photo Vanessa.
Posted by: Anita | 25 May 2007 at 02:56 PM
You do NOT look 17 wks w/ twins. You do, however, look artsy. :)
Posted by: Motel Manager | 25 May 2007 at 03:00 PM
You are beautiful. You always have been, but now you are experiencing what I termed the "Earth Mother" phase. I felt that way with all three boys of mine in the second trimester: all one with nature and stuff.
You definitely don't look pregnant with twins. You look beautiful! (I know I already said that. Heh.)
Posted by: Margi | 25 May 2007 at 04:28 PM
You had to mention cheesedoodles, didn't you?? Now I have to get some. Dammit.
Girl, you are still so tiny!
Posted by: Radish | 25 May 2007 at 04:44 PM
you.... looook...MAHVELOUS.
Posted by: caltechgirl | 25 May 2007 at 05:11 PM
Gorgeous, as always. You look perfect.
Posted by: Donna | 25 May 2007 at 06:54 PM
Great photo and story! I am also pg with twins and my belly first "popped" at 17 weeks. I'm now at 19 weeks and my tummy is twice as big as 17 weeks. I'm actually glad, because now I look more pregnant and less "mmm, has she gained some weight?". I've only gained 9 lbs (not sure how that converts to kilos) but my doctor said that was okay. I hope your pregnancy continues to be fabulous!
Posted by: Shelly | 25 May 2007 at 08:41 PM
I'm so pleased the results came back normal. Great news.
Lovely picture.
Now where did I leave my comfort food?
Posted by: Lut C. | 25 May 2007 at 09:08 PM
Wow, that's a really beautiful picture!
Posted by: Jenny (in Vegas) | 25 May 2007 at 09:27 PM
Wow.
That's all I can say.
That and:
DAMN YOU.
You look bee-u-tiful! Really, just gorgeous and like you're barely showing!!
I don't believe for one second a Cheese Doodle ever passed your lips.
And this on a day wherein TWO people have told me how huge I look. (Nice, huh?)
Frick. Where are the frickin' Cheese Doodles when I need them?!?
Posted by: watson | 25 May 2007 at 09:30 PM
So happy that the test came back with good news. And as for the photograph, you are so much more beautiful than you think. Awesome.
Posted by: sophie | 25 May 2007 at 09:56 PM
Also, I LOVE how it says, "telephone the unit."
Posted by: Jenny (in Vegas) | 26 May 2007 at 06:02 AM
One of my favorite lines of yours was posted recently "and free Little Ponies for everyone" I'm still laughing about that one.
Posted by: Judi | 26 May 2007 at 04:06 PM
You look beautiful - I love the artsy photo.
And great news about the test results.
Your last couple of posts made me so sad for you, I'm sorry you have to struggle with such deep issues during this time. But you are handling it all with such grace. And I admire how you treat his feelings with such respect - everybody deserves that, no matter what. You'll be fine, no matter what happens.
Posted by: Carol | 26 May 2007 at 07:10 PM
Congrats on the results from the hospital! So glad the lemonheads are doing well.
Posted by: marie-baguette | 28 May 2007 at 12:46 AM
You look fantastic!! Picture is great and so good to hear all is going well :)
Posted by: Jas | 28 May 2007 at 07:22 AM
So happy to see confirmation the babes are healthy.
You are also looking fab-u-lous, darling. Rock out the granola chick/Demi Moore/photo project schtick. It clearly works for you!
Posted by: Kimberly | 28 May 2007 at 03:29 PM