Growing up Meyer!

Bright and early Saturday morning, Rich, Chukar and I loaded into the truck and headed EAST...destination North Cascades highway! Someone was a little anxious to get out of town...and also wanted to make sure he wasn't going to get left home alone!   Stop #1: Munchen Haas and a Massage in Leavenworth!     Stop #2: A quick bite in Chelan - location unknown (picture not taken) - but a delicious BLT was had! Stop #3: Pateros for a leg stretch and swim for the pup!  It was a hot day and we wanted to make sure the Chukar was able to keep cool! He loves the water... Aren't we cute...hahah!  That's what a day worth of traveling looks like! Stop 4: A place to camp for the night... Since we just celebrated Mile #3 of marriage...we thought this campsite about 20 miles outside of Twisp was perfect for the night! Getting all settled in...yes, it was DUSK when we arrived.  Just enough time to grill up some d...

About ME : I'm not sure that the picture above does the belly justice...but it is definitely getting bigger and bigger.  This week is a combo week...we have a "revised" due date, NOVEMBER 7th...so week 25 & 26 become one BIG blog post. Waist: 39.0 inches (Total growth 5.5 inches) Weight: 154.2 lbs (Total increase 10.4 lbs) The past 2 weeks brought on a little more leg cramping and acid reflux, but also a "new" back pain.  I went to the chiropractor last week and found out that our precious Monster has pushed my rib out of alignment and that is what is causing this new pain.  After 1 treatment, I felt some minor relief, but he also gave me stretches to complete and will be seeing the doctor again this week.  Rich also surprised me with a pregnancy massage on Saturday (which was amazing)!!! Also, my body is continues to no longer be my own...at all!  My belly button is a half-outtie and working on becoming a full-outtie within the week.  Good...

The before shot...for anyone who has never stayed as a GUEST at Casa Meyer! Chukar also enjoyed his final down time on the bed...a place that we often found him when he was just lounging and we were too busy to play with him.    Dad and Rich started early on Saturday and worked on PLANNING the room out...the goal was a nice Wayne's coating and I think it was a success.  A few bumps in the road, but it all is working out!    A shot of the window before it was framed out...   The first board going up....   Look at that progress!   Day 2 we got smart and got a rotary laser level...thanks M&D for the anniversary gift!  It was awesome to be able to have the 360 degree laser to make sure that we were on track! More work...and more work...and more work, but all the boards were up by end of day Sunday! Of course, Chukar had to get in for some love with DAD! The FINAL BOARD! Dan ...

About ME : It's a lot less about FRUIT now...and a lot more about how my body is changing.  I decided it was time to disclose the numbers and help me figure out how fast this little Monster is growing up already! Waist: 38.0 inches (Total growth 4.5 inches) Weight: 150.8 lbs (Total increase 7 lbs) Yes, I'm there...officially at the MOST I've ever weighed in my life.  It was a little emotional, and maybe that is why I decided it was finally time to talk about it.  I've come to grips with it and know that it is what Monster needs to grow up and be strong and healthy!  Another first this week was a little case of acid reflux and a middle of the night leg cramp.  I've heard that both are very normal, but I was lucky enough to not experience either of them until now.  About MONSTER : Moving, moving, moving, moving and more moving.  I can't believe how active this little Monster is.  Monster officially weighs more than 1.5 lbs and is abou...

About ME : I knew it would happen at some point, and from what I have been reading it was going to start VERY soon...yes, the weight gain!  Late 2nd Trimester the baby starts growing the most size-wise and it is very typical to put 2-3 pounds on per week.  Well, hello SCALE...this week marked 1.6 lbs for a grand total of 6.6 lbs pregnancy to date.  Yes, Monster is growing and so is my belly!  It seems like every day Rich and I look at each other and laugh about the size of my belly...and we know it is only a matter of time before it probably DOUBLES!  Wow, thank goodness for maternity pants, the bella band is just not cutting it anymore! With the 4th of July holiday on my "normal" picture morning, I totally spaced this week to get the fabulous BELLY PICTURE...so, another picture that was taken this week was when Rene and Avea used the Doppler to listen to Monster's heartbeat at Lori's office! YES...there is definitely something growing in there! As f...

About ME : This was a great week....I'm feeling good and growing and growing and growing and growing.  Still peeing multiple times per night, but have it down to a science where I don't even wake up Chukar or Rich (or practically myself)! Weight is up .8 lbs and waist is up .5 inches.  All is growing on that front.  The funniest thing is...I wear a black tank top and jeans every Wednesday now, so when Rich takes my "belly" pic, we have something to compare it too from the prior week.  I bet my Wednesday clients think I'm weird...but then, they work with me, so they already know that, right?!?1 About MONSTER : Monster is the size of a spaghetti squash this week and is passing the 1 pound mark....watch out, baby is growing.  Senses are also really starting to take form and nerve endings are developed enough for Monster to experience the sensation of touch.  Pretty cool, since Monster gives us "high 5's" every night when we say go...