Lemonhead Update

Sorry for being quiet-there's been a great deal going on over here, a lot of it very difficult from a personal life perspective.  Add on to it the fact that Aidan's kids arrived on Saturday, and while I love them massively it means access to the PC is virtually non-existent, and, well, the blog, she gets neglected.

The Lemonheads are definitely moving on.  I noticed the other night that you can actually see my stomach bulge out when they're rocking the house, and I wonder at what point I'll be able to discern if it's a foot or a hand coming out.  They're pretty active babies and I enjoy the comfort of knowing that they're doing well, if not just because I know that they're still grooving along in there.

I've gained only 8 kilos, but a call to the midwife showed I shouldn't be worried-she said it's ok, that as long as they're still growing, that in the UK they don't follow the mother's weight so strictly.

And a scan today showed that they are, indeed, still growing.  Aidan's kids came with us to the scan, a first for us, but we both think it's important to let them be as involved as they want to be throughout the entire pregnancy and beyond (Buzz Lightyear forever!)  The sonographer was very kind and calm and put me immediately at ease. 

Both babies are doing great.  They're about a pound each and sizing in around 7.5 inches (I made the mistake of asking Aidan how big 7.5 inches was.  I should have known better.)  They were being very active.  One of them is breech, the other cephalic (head down).  The breech baby's head is right in my ribcage, which explains why it's been hard to breathe lately.  The fluid looked great, the babies looked great, and although we couldn't for the life of us make out the kidneys, ventricles, cerebellum, etc, the sonographer could and that's all that counts.

I've inserted the pics but can't make typepad work in lining them up in a way that doesn't make my OCD tick.  You can click on them to see more.

Also, surprisingly, Aidan had a change of heart.  While in the waiting room he said we could find out the sexes of the babies. 

So we did :)

Comments

[Teri]

And? What are they? Boys, girls, one of each?!? Don't leave me hangin', man!

[M]

Congrats on the good appt....but me oh my...how can you not share the info. :D

[megan]

glad to hear that all is well. great u/s pics. now you have to tell us though!

[Erin]

Oh, you can't just leave it at THAT! I'm glad to hear all looks well and that the Lemonheads are growing nicely.

[caltechgirl]

you are truly evi. you know that, too, don't you?

hehehehehehe. Congratulations!

[caltechgirl]

That should be evil. But I suppose you are evi, too. Whatever that means....

[Jen(aside)]

Congratulations! That's a positive step. Feel free to keep the genders a secret if you'd like. Sometimes, it's kind of fun to have a few secrets.

[Jen(aside)]

And by feel free.. I'm not giving you permission. Because, as we all know, it's not mine to give.

But. No pressure here. I'll take whatever info you'll give me, and I'll be happy with it. ;)

[sophie]

Awesome! I think it's great that Aidan's kids went with you...a wise and thoughtful decision, I think. My brother-in-law had the same change of heart in the US room as he did. Hope you are smiling with your secret.

[Andria]

Yay! I am so glad things are going well... I (we) were all a little worried!

[Victoria]

Whew!! So glad you updated and that the Lemonheads are doing great!

I am also one who thinks its wonderful that you're including Aidan's kids as much as possible. It's the right thing to do.

Try not to be so out of touch...it worries us. Short posts are as good as long ones :)

**I'd love to know the sex of the Lemonheads...but I can wait. Impatiently...but wait none the less ;)

[May]

Hurrah for the Lemonheads! (Aren't their little noses the cutest?)

I'm glad the kids went with you to see their brothers/sisters/one of each. I have many many half and step siblings, and I would have loved to be more included in the family. Very wise, very kind, very generous of you.

[teamwinks]

Ummmm....you can't just leave us in the balance like that! Boys, girls, one of each??? You're killing us here!

[Tinker]

Awwww man! You can't tell us you know the sexes and then not tell us what they are! Especially when you preface it all with your story of limited computer access.

[Donna]

Damn you! I must have spent a good 10 minutes staring at the pictures wondering what the hell I was looking at. Cheeky monkey.

[Kath]

Dear Vanessa, that's wonderful news! So, so happy for you!

And here I was, thinking the ultrasound shots were going to solve the riddle... but at least they prove conclusively that you've got yourself two cuties in there.

[abs]

Petal,

I am glad that the wrigglers are fine.
I am sorry things are tough at the moment, but please know you have an army of supporters here, all sending good thoughts

abs xxxx

[MsPrufrock]

Biiiiiitch. You crafty little devil. Such cute u/s pictures, it reminds me of P's. Sigh.

Oh, and good luck ever truly figuring out what baby body part is sticking out - I was clueless to the end. I didn't know P's ass from her elbow. Literally.

[Sarnie]

Yay Lemonheads !!

Ok, so I am going to take a guess - I reckon .....

Lemonhead 1 = Blue Dolly
Lemonhead 2 = Pink Dolly

I am off to Ladbrokes to see what odds I get :0)

Seriously...... you can't make us wait till October. Its just not cricket !!

x

[canape]

They sure are cute.

Hope you are having fun with the big kids!

[marie-baguette]

very sorry to hear you are going through tough times. I hope things will get better soon. Funny how infuriated I was you did not mention the lemonheads sexes... but hey, you have been sharing a lot with the rest of us, so maybe you need to keep some secrets for you and your family. I am very happy they are thriving. The pictures are great.

[Anita]

Ahhh the torture of waiting!

At 33 weeks I am still not able to determine if the appendage jutting out from my belly is a foot, elbow, knee or hand.

[Tracey]

Aren't you a TEASE!!!!

Yeah for the lemonheads doing well :-) Glad you posted.. I was beginning to worry that you left blogland for good!

[kim]

HEY! Not fair. LOL. Glad everything is going well and Aidan's kids went with. I think that's a great idea.

So...uh...when do we get to know? And DON'T say when they are born, because dammit I just can't wait that long!