Sunday, February 22, 2009

the photo shoot.

i had the photo shoot for the online show today.

let's start out by saying there will be no photos of my own from the photo shoot. at first i wanted to take some to document the occasion, then quickly changed my mind.

why? because, for the love of mankind, i am big and swollen. i feel like a cow who is squeezing herself and her expanded feet into high heels that were too small when they were purchased.
(who knew you are supposed to buy 1/2 size bigger than you normally wear? probably you ladies who have dabbled in the high heel department before. i am more of a wedge or platform gal myself, and was not let in on this little secret.)


in fact, this here is a little picture for your visual pleasure to sum up my feelings on my appearance today:


the cankles, the swollen nose. the feet bulging out of the shoes like two little vienna sausages tied up in string. it's like me looking in a mirror...without those fashionable gloves.

we were asked to bring two outfits, one for just "everyday" and then one that was dressy...i think the word used was "sexy" with heels.

and who doesn't feel sexy the week before their due date?

well i feel i have to be given some huge points for effort. i went shopping yesterday with my friend andrea, and she saved the day by providing the dress i wore in the shoot from her own wardrobe. phew, that was a relief. then it was off to find a shirt that was stain-free.

i'm not sure what's happened in the last couple of weeks, but oxy-clean...who used to NEVER fail to take out the stains... has given up trying. maybe i require too much from it. i went through the closet and literally every.single.shirt. that fits me right now, was clean & folded but covered in stains.

well after several hours, and about 2000 calories thanks to the cheesecake factory, i came home last night ready to rock it at the photo shoot. (a sugar rush from a piece of dulce de leche can do that to a hormonal woman.)

that is until i showed up.

i think if the other 3 women had been in my same boat...i mean, huge arc...i would have been fine. however they are just beautiful, and thin and so nice and fun. sigh. insecurities set in.

self-esteem issues + water retention = lynsey about to look like a freak in front of a lot of people.

i try to keep the crazy hidden from most. but i'm pretty sure those photos are going to show a fear in my eyes that could be spotted from miles away. the lunacy is about to emerge folks, and it ain't pretty.

after the solo & group shots, we did individual families...with caleb's dirt smudged face & tired, pink eyes...then a group shot with us all. i was able to relax at that point, because there were about 20 of us and the focus wasn't on me smiling like a doofus while trying to breathe through braxton hicks contractions. those little boogers seem to spring forth at very inconvenient times.

and then it was over. i peeled off the high heels, amazed they didn't have to be surgically removed, and had to say to myself, "what's done is done."

the date for the first show is quickly arriving. honestly i don't know if i can bring myself to watch it. maybe by the time it airs i will be preoccupied by other things? such as a sqwaking newborn...or possibly another bout with mastitis? maybe the delirium from the fever is just what i need. then i can watch myself and be so out of it that i don't notice the extra 10 lbs. that will be added onto this already bursting body.

i guess we'll just have to wait and see.

7 comments:

Andrea said...

Leonard, Stop it. I swear I am getting in my car right now and I am coming over to wash that mouth out!! You are so tiny and bity and cute as a pregnant girl and I want you to know that! Really...most women can't buy their maternity clothes at Forever 21...a place for the slim folks...most of us are wearig potatoe sacks at this point. AND...the dress I lent you was a dress I wore as a non-pregnant lady. You are 9 months pregnant!!! OK I am stopping, I am all fired up now and need a drink!
You are beauitful and should enjoy each momnet you have left with that cute belly of yours

Toby and Tammy said...

I agree with Andrea-you are super cute! Can't wait to see the show and read all about you and your family.
Good luck this week....

did you ever get my package?

Mike and Jenny said...

Oh Lyns, you sure know how to write. I am POSITIVE you look great and I am excited to watch the show so you can show all those other beauties how its done, Ms. Wonderman AKA Lynsey.

Clancy Pants said...

I completely relate with this post. Or relate with the feelings. I remember that almost-baby body and despite your harsh detailing of your current state, I'm sure you look ravishing, as only a pregnant woman can!

I am also sure that you look far more fabulous than you think you look. We are always our own worst critic, especially a pregnant-self-critic.

I did love every description and you really did write this well. I can't wait to see the "show"! You're awesome!

Dana Broderick said...

Lynsey! I LOVE YOUR POSTS! You keep it real girl! I think every other woman in the world feels the way you do! (I know I do!!) Thanks for being so candid and honest about everything. I totally love you! You have nothing to be ashamed of...you are so sweet, funny, beautiful, smart, etc, etc!! It's always harder to see it in ourselves! I can't wait to see the first show. Everyone is going to adore you!!!

The Thompsons said...

Unfortunatly as cute as you are...you never feel cute pregnant. So you won't believe us anyway...but you are WAY TOO CUTE!!! If I lived closer I would jump in with Andrea to wash your mouth out!! I can't wiat to see the first show!! Kyle is sure that the world is going to see how cute and funny you are and you will be instantly famous!!!

Ben said...

So it begins...

Rachel Ray, look out!

By the way, I'm really digging Adele. Right as Rain is my favorite song lately. I know, weird for me, but she is really good.