Growing up Meyer!

About ME : Hmm, I didn't write anything down this week, so it must mean that everything was AWESOME...or that pregnancy brain is in full effect and all I remember is nothing.  Guess I better take better notes next week.  There was quite a lot of growing and cramping...but the scale has not been moving.  Maybe Rich is resetting it each week?!?!  Who knows! About MONSTER :  Growing, growing, growing.  About 5+ inches long and more than 3.5 ounces (an Onion for those keeping track)...however, I've never seen a 5 inch onion.  Guess I need to make a trip to Walla Walla?  Baby is listening to everything now, from Chukar barking, to the doorbell ringing, to the dance session I have in the morning while getting ready...guess this is preparation for the noises that will be part of Monster's life in about 5 months! Monster is also blinking, sucking and swallowing...it's just amazing! Planning for MONSTER : We made some plans (finally)!!!  W...

About ME : A picture is worth a thousand words, so this is the BUMP..... I definitely feel like I've passed the "I had too much to eat at the buffet" and look a little more like "Maybe she's pregnant"?!?!  Of course, there are good and bad things with that...work pants no longer fit without the Bella Band and I'm sure it's only a few more weeks until I can't even get away with that.  A shopping I will go... Physically feeling great and mentally adjusting to BEING pregnant.  I think that the more I look pregnant, the more I feel pregnant.  If that even makes any sense....plus, Rich still has a daily epiphany of "You're Pregnant"...yes dear, I am! About MONSTER : Monster is approximately 4.6" long (and measuring Week 16 per the OB).  This week, the tiny bones in Monster's ears are in place, making it likely that baby can hear our voices when we are speaking.  (Guess it's time to watch my language,...

About ME :  I have to say, this pregnancy thing and I really get along...minus the bad skin and random mood swings...pregnancy is pretty great!  Of course, those things happened before Monster was in my womb...just not as often. We had a little scare this week and found out that their was some "abnormality" with our most recent ultrasound...a fun little thing called: Subchorionic Hemorrhage a.k.a. scariest thing you can tell a pregnant mom  You might be asking what the heck is that...well, so were we! In simplistic terms, I have some bleeding between my placenta and my uterus.  UBER-scary...but everything should be good.  I have a great team around me who will be monitoring it and making sure that Monster is doing good.   With the news of "scariest thing we've ever heard"...my week turned a little more low-key than normal. No more lifting things over 30 lbs (including Chukar)...No hike for me with Rich and Chukar on Sunday...Just m...

About ME : Officially part of the 2nd TRIMESTER club and feeling awesome!  Appetite is back! Energy is back! Life seems to be BACK TO NORMAL!  Well, as normal as possible when  you know that you have a little person growing inside you and your belly is swelling to sizes you have never seen before.  The weight is still holding steady...but after our appointment with the doctor thiw week, it sounds like the pounds will start coming soon.  I'd love to stay in the 20-25 pound range, so I better continue, ok start, to work out again.  About MONSTER :  You saw the picture...growing, growing, growing.  This week Monster is the size of a Lemon and is moving and shaking.  Also, is starting to grow hair not only on his/her head, but also getting some eyebrows.  Planning for Monster :  This week...we planned more by recharging our souls and heading out of town for the weekend.  We are pretty sure that Monster had a great time, as Ch...

It's official...Monster is growing, moving, shaking, rolling and flipping.   On Thursday, Rich and I had our 14 week Ultrasound and we able to listen to the heart beat for the FIRST time.  I have to say, hearing the heart beat was the most amazing sound ever heard...it brought tears to my eyes and a new fear to my heart!  Holy cow...we're having a baby!  Monster gave Rich and I a THUMB's UP...which we think meant "I'm just chilling guys...see you in November".   Happy Marinating Little One!  We can't wait to meet you!