Caving to the Pressure

For a limited time only, and ONLY because Jess said I don't look exactly like a beached whale, I present to you, a belly shot. Of me, even. But it's not staying up here for long. I wish I could password protect just one post. Actually, I think there might be a way to do so. And if there is, and I can figure it out, I'll leave the post up, but otherwise, I'll pull the post down in a few days, so get it while you can. I am trusting all of you to lie to me as convincingly as Jess did or to say nothing at all, because, after all, if you can't say something nice... you shouldn't say anything at all! :)

So here it is, me at 27 weeks. DO NOT LAUGH AT THE BEACHED WHALE! (Actually, I'm even standing up, since I was about to head downstairs for the night)

That thing dangling from my shirt with the wire dangling from it is my terbutaline pump. My eyes don't glow like that, that's a ridiculous reflection off my glasses. And that white circle on the wall is stupid, but it's the wall protector for the doorknob from the door that opens up into that spot. Why we didn't just get a door stop is beyond me. The picture doesn't do justic to the beauteous color of my living room wall, but such is life. Nor did I post the picture that shows how ridiculously skinny my ankles are (Jess saw that one and noticed it... what a weird thing to notice! But yeah, for a round chick, I've always had skinny ankles and bony feet... it's odd, but it's a good thing, because I'm super paranoid about having fat feet for some reason).

Anywhozit, when I look in the mirror, I think I look pregnant, not just fat. But when I look at pictures like this, I think it just looks like a big blob of fat, but such is life. There you have it.

Comments

[Anonymous]

WoW what a beautiful baby bump.You have such a sweet smile.

[Anonymous]

Beautiful! What a lovely surprise this is. Such a cute punim!The picture clearly shows that you are petite and pregnant.

[Krissy]

Hi! I am new to your blog...I have 3 month old twins. I carried them to 39 weeks for my sceduled c-section. I measured 48/49 weeks pregnant. They weighed 6.12 and 7.12. I was huge. People stared, and whispered behind their hands. Now I think it is funny and I wish I had taken more pictures. But at the time I was too uncomfortable to appreciate the extra attention from strangers! You look great to me! I am rooting for you to have nice big healthy babies.

[Erin]

You look fabulous--don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Including yourself!

[hadjare]

Awesome!!!!

[T]

I have just read your whole blog, and yes it did take me a couple of days :) It was so nice to end my reading thus far with a photo of you. You are beautiful, with a gorgeous smile and such a precious baby belly. I will keep checking back and am wishing you many babies stay in there vibes.

[Meghan]

You look beautiful...not at all whale-like, just very pregnant! You're making triplets look easy ;)

[LJ]

Karen - you actually look quite gorgeous. Your hair has gotten so long, and I have to apologize for not getting up to see you yet. I just keep getting sidetracked by work.But you really look lovely.

[In Search of Morning Sickness]

Karen you're beautiful! And that's an awesome picture - definitely pregnant!!! You're sweet to do this for all our pushing for a pic! :)

[Heather]

I do like the color of your walls!!Honey, you need to ROCK that tummy. If I were you, I would be strutting around in a tube top ALL THE TIME! Get you a two piece and head on out!

[Malky B.]

Karen you look wonderful! I can tell you've lost weight - your face has thinned out alot. Your mind still thinks your heavy but your really just pregnant with triples! I'm proud of you for being brave enough to post your picture!

[Twisted Ovaries]

You look healthy, pregnant, and that grin on your face! So big and sincere!

[Hopeful Mother]

Wonderful, simply wonderful. You have NOTHING to be ashamed of!!!!

[Casey's trio]

Hooray for the picture! It is always so nice to have a face with the blog:) You are gorgeous. Wear that belly proudly mama!

[Diana]

I think you look adorable!!!

[littleangelkisses]

You look VERY pregnant, not fat! Great picture!!

[Anonymous]

gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. you're blessed!

[Poppy]

delurking to tell you that you looking absolutely gorgeous...you have a very healthy glow about yourself and that smile...you look very happy~*steps back amongst the plants*

[Watson]

Karen,You are SOOOO adorable!!!OMG, so cute, I love it!!!

[triLcat]

Looking GREAT!That belly is amazing! Mine wasn't nearly that well-shaped.but you probably FEEL like a beached whale anyway... I certainly did, and I only had one in there.

[Cindy amp; Brian]

I hope I look as good as you at 27 weeks!

[Catherine]

You look so cute. You are absolutely beaming!

[The Town Criers]

You look amazing!

[es]

What a fabulous picture!

[Bel Vezer]

Yeah, so I was all prepared to have to formulate some grand ol' lie about how un-whale like you actually are and then I saw the picture and immediately felt incredibly bitter at how amazing you look. You're carrying triplets for cripe's sake! I mean really. If anyone has an excuse to look less than stellar it would be you.And yet, despite the incessant contractions and discomfort I can only imagine, you are standing there with a radiant smile on your face looking not unlike what I looked like full term with only singleton. Only you look much happier than I ever did at that size.Wow. I'm in awe. You really do look remarkable.Beautiful!