Growing up Meyer!

  YEAH, the car seat is installed and to-be inspected on Tuesday! About ME : Waist: 43.5 inches (Total growth 10.0 inches)- looks like I might have reached my peak with no growth this week!  The belly has DROPPED significantly and is starting to put a ton of pressure on my pelvis. Weight: 164.8 lbs (Total increase 21 lbs) - Down 1.2 pounds from last week - most likely due to decreased swelling this week and less water weight! Physically, pregnancy is starting to wear on me.  I have increased pain in my left rib over the past week and mentally, I'm just ready to be "done".  I've gotten to the point that when people ask/tell me "you're still pregnant" or "almost there" or "we're waiting"...there is a small part inside of me that wants to punch them in the face.  I'm usually not a violent person, so I'm blaming hormones for this.  Thank goodness for GREAT friends who tell me it's ok to feel this way and t...

  About ME : A picture is worth 1,000 words, so here are 2,000 words...and I think they all start with HUGE !  Yes, the BARE belly.  Enjoy...I hope you weren't in the middle of eating because you definitely lost your appetite now.  I decided that these pictures were a must so I can tell Monster (if "it" is a she) why you should NEVER get your belly button pierced... Yes, the belly button is an OUTTIE now too...and has been for about 8 weeks!  It's like Monster saying "I'm READY"...well baby, so are we! Waist: 43.3 inches (Total growth 10.0 inches) Weight: 166 lbs (Total increase 22.2 lbs) - why yes, that was 4.2 lbs in ONE FREAKING WEEK!  This is the largest gain I've had to date...and I'm hoping that the next 3 weeks don't match that growth (unless it is what Monster needs and then Mama will deal).  I'm sure there will be tears, but I will deal! This week, thank goodness was full-term, because IT WAS RO...

About ME : Waist: 43.0 inches (Total growth 9.5 inches) Weight: 161.8 lbs (Total increase 18.0 lbs) It's looks like pregnancy is starting to wear on the eternal optimist! I've gone from Yes girl, to Maybe girl, to probably not going to happen girl.  Funny, how in just one week, you can really go from "I'm rocking this" to "baby, the time has come for you to move out". The 3rd trimester insomnia and exhaustion have hit...plus, with that comes more pain and stiffness (thank goodness for YOGA). On the bright-side, I can still shave my legs...see my ankles...eat regular meals...and even take Chukar for small walks.  I consider that a WIN at this point, as I know many ladies that were in much worse shape at this point. About MONSTER : Monster is about 18.75" long and weighs close to 5.75 lbs...or the "average" baby does at this time.  As for Monster, maybe we will find out more at this week's OB appt! By the END of...

About ME: No pictures. No weight tracking. No measurements.  This is what happens when you don't back up your phone and update to the new operating system...so next week will be a BIG week. The question of "how I'm carrying" and "have I dropped" have come up a lot lately...so to answer these questions.  I'm carrying a watermelon that should be entered into a fair for a BIG BLUE RIBBON.  This kid is getting huge. The question of "have I dropped" is an astounding YES!  Probably about 2-3 inches...not only can you spot that I've dropped if you see me often, but if you are around me and there is food, WATCH OUT!  I'm ravenous these days...meaning my stomach might actually have a little space and I constantly want to fill it with food.  I'm still making good decisions...and have been eating fruit and drinking water like there might be a draught in the near future! The Braxton Hicks have become out of control...but I find that if ...