End of Week 22, Beginning of Week 23-Confirmed!

Just got back from the Ultrasound and Doctor visit. What an amazing experience seeing the baby move and respond! I know I have been experiencing the movements, but to see the baby react to the technician was astounding. We saw all parts necessary to constitute a baby-heart, (big) brain, hands, feet, legs, arms, spine, bladder, stomach. Watching the ventricles move in the chest was so fascinating. The heartbeat was upper 160's, probably because it was moving around so much. Baby Meyer spent a lot of time in the pike position, future world class diver, and blocking the wand with its arms. Taking on Eric's traits of being camera annoyed/shy. After we swooned over the 3d images I went across the way to the doctor appointment. Weight gain was only 2 pounds this week making a total of 10. No concerned raised about my weight trend....yet. The genetic screening came back negative for all the little things they were searching for. So far we believe Baby Meyer is normal, and most definitely healthy. Next appointment I will find out what all the measurements meant for Baby Meyer and its development. I am so enamored with this little life growing inside of me. I am so thrilled to be able to participate in this process. Thank you so much for your love and support. Can't wait to get the images scanned and posted, maybe by tonight I can finish that. Hugs and Kisses to all! A

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Couldn't get the scanning technology working so I photographed the images and then uploaded them. Sorry if the quality isn't as great as it could be! If you want to check out all the images I uploaded checkout the Album here!

Beginning of Week 22

Hello Fall! What a wonderful time of year! Awesome weather, driving comfortably with the windows down. Work is going great, I keep feeling a bit sleepy in the afternoons. I may have to reschedule my lunch so I can grab a cat nap too! My Monday night class I co-teach started this week. I was sooo tired, so I am adjusting my bedtime on the weekends and weeknights to help alleviate the fatigue.

This week Eric and I went to an O's game, and were 2 of about 1,500 people there. Kinda sad, our tickets were only $2 so we couldn't pass up a trip to Charm City!

We went on an !EXTREME! mountain bike ride on a seven mile wooded trail today. Baby Meyer got a bit tired of the bumpy roots in the way so we walked a little at the end (10mins). I had a great time and enjoyed being outdoors in the fresh air. Sadly we watched Purdue throw it all away. But there is always next week.

I can't believe how fast this time is flying. I am glad it seems to fly by, rather than crawling by in misery. All in all no complaints. Eric is finally off the "weight gain" denial and now comments on how big the bump is getting. I appreciate the Captain Obvious so I don't forget how big I am going to eventually get. :) Hope everyone is enjoying the weather and takes time to watch their favorite team take on a victory. Love, A

Weekend Events

Nothing much new, went golfing with Eric on Sat. Thankfully he is willing to sacrifice his game to help me get better at mine. It was tough on the 4th hole, but then I got into the groove after that. Enjoyed some QT with Eric this weekend just chillin in Southern Maryland. Today after working out we went to the dog park and exercised Rufus, which means attempting to get him to chase/run/fetch. I swear we get more of a workout then he does. The afternoon was spent watching some football till Eric packed up to go fishing, he will probably be home before 11. This week the class I teach starts Monday night and I have plans to meet up with Nicole to shop a consignment sale. My first one, so I hope it will be worth the drive! Thursday Eric and I are looking at catching the Orioles. We shall see what the end of the week brings. Hope everyone out there is enjoying the beginnings of fall and football. Peace out homies! Amanda

Hosting Pete and Julie for Labor Day!-Continued

After a late night of watching The Incredible Hulk we woke Sunday morning to sunny skies. Our adventure began driving downtown and visiting the National Building Museum. It was a great place! I learned a lot about the plan for Washington D.C. Our afternoon was spent dining at Rosa Mexicana with margaritas and Mexican! On our way home we stopped off at the National Harbor. The view was great and the cupcakes at CakeLove were to die for! We headed back down to the Dorf and hung out finishing the movie. Dinner ended up being pizza, and we played Trivial Pursuit. Sad to say the guys won 2 games, but at least they were interested in playing for so long! The next morning we said goodbye to Pete and Julie with Mimosas in my fancy glasses. We are sad that they had to leave, but are eagerly awaiting their next visit! There are still a couple of gift shops that Julie didn't hit. :) Hope everyone out there had a great Labor Day Weekend. As for Baby Meyer, h/she is doing great and staying very active. I am so excited to "see" the person on the 25th!

Hosting Pete and Julie for Labor Day!

Hello everyone! Glad to have a looooong weekend to hangout with some good friends. Pete and Julie came for a visit. Friday evening after we picked them up from the airport we headed into Old Town for dinner at The Wharf. Delcious seafood and crabcakes! Then we headed out to the monuments at night, so beautiful! Saturday we visited the American History Museum and had lunch at Good Stuff Eatery with burgers and milkshakes. Then we took a stroll to the Eastern Market and drove back to Waldorf so Julie and I could get ready for Jimmy Buffett! The concert was awesome and I had such a great time! To be continued......