Pictures of Addison and a Rainbow

It is now Saturday evening, and we have made it home safely. Addison is eating well and we had to change an outfit after being home for only thirty minutes, and a sheet this afternoon. Steph is now joking about the delivery (ask her about the home run some time and her attitude change (trust me, it's funny!)).

We want to thank everyone for their well wishes and everyone who stopped by or sent a gift to the hospital. We are getting some rest and are grateful to have so many caring friends and family members. Thanks to my mom and dad for coming up and seeing their new granddaughter so quickly. It means a lot to all of us.

Here are some pictures of Addison, mom, dad and everyone who came to hold "Baby Meyer". I also added a picture of the beautiful rainbow that graced us on Friday evening. It was a full, rainbow, with a double rainbow on one end. A fitting, and relaxing end to this wonderful ordeal.

Jeremy, Stephanie and Addison Rae

No problem embarrassing my daughter early :)!!!Dad and Addison in a quick picture right after birth.Mom was awesome during delivery and VERY HAPPY to hold her little girl.
Auntie Mar-MarGrandma Marcy (Meyer) made the quick trip north for a look at AddyGrandma Roberta (Wellik) was the first family member to hold Baby Meyer

Grandpa Bob brought a fire truck themed receiving blanket for Addison - now he wants to take her fishing!!!!

Cousin Conner was excited to have a new cousin, but he is waiting for another boy to join the family.Grandpa Neal (Wellik) takes in his newest granddaughter on Thursday night.

Auntie Anna is happy to see another baby in the family, one that she won't have to take care of on a daily basis! :)Dad got Addison dressed and ready for departure on Saturday morning.. Friday's Rainbow... We must be holding the true treasure at the end of the rainbow...Mom is free of the bed, the hospital gown, the IV's, the nurses and ready for the journey into motherhood. (Don't the both look great?) Addison Rae Meyer, May 28, 2009

a picture to end the week

Both Steph and I want to thank everyone for their congrats and best wishes. It has been a fun 24 hours and it looks like we might be able to go home today.

Here's a picture i took today. Once I can get on a computer i will put more up over the weekend.

See you all soon

Mom and Dad

IT'S A GIRL!!!!!!!

That's right a girl!!!!

Addison Rae Meyer

2:20 pm

6lbs 12 oz

19.5 inches long

mom healthy

dad tired

baby great

Pictures tomorrow. Sleep tonight.

Jeremy

Boy Are My Arms Tired

okay, I really have nothing to complain about this morning other than only about 40 minutes of sleep.

Still no baby meyer but things are happenning. We came in for the appointment yesterday afternoon and are still here at 7 this morning, well sorta.

They gave Steph the drugs to help thin the cervix at 5 pm and we had to wait about two hours to see if we needed a second dose. The contractions started growing in frequency and intensity so a second dose was not required. Unfortunately, the Birthing Place was having a fire sale on babies yesterday and at least three werebeing delivered during prime time last night. Steph was feeling good and we decided to deal with the contractions at home.

That lasted until about 12:30 when we decided to make the trip back down the hill. After a full night of contractions Steph is resting comfortably. Still no baby but also no pain for the time being. She is dialated to a 3 or 4, at least around 5 am or so and was about 75 percent thinned out. No water break yet but it is only a matter of time.

I'm going to fold myself back into these two chairs and try for a quick nap before Steph wakes up.

Hopefully we'll have our new life starting very soon.

Jeremy

Just Another Manic Tuesday

I know, usually it's a Manic Monday, but with the holiday everyone was in a Monday mood, including the Meyer family.

We had another round of doctor's appointments this morning, which took way too long. Steph had another No Stress Test, and everything was good there. Then another ultrasound, and the baby passed all of the tests required. The head is down and the baby is ready to go. It looks like the baby will be just about seven pounds when it comes out.

The doctor was really wondering what to do with this pregnancy. With not a lot of stress, how long does he let it go? Also, Steph is still only dialated to a one, so not a lot of progress. So, we will be going into the birting place at SMDC tomorrow afternoon so they can help the process along as far as the thinning of the cervix goes (Steph just told me it's call "effacing" of the cervix. Must be a teacher). We have another doctor's appointment on Thursday, and if no baby before then, the doctor plans to induce on Friday.

We are still waiting, patiently. The baby is healthy and so is mom-to-be. Dad's just watching Deadliest Catch (still) and checking in on the Minnesota Twins.

We'll let you know more once we know something.

Until then, thanks for your support (and I don't mean the Bartles and James commercial from the 1980's).



Jeremy

Happy Memorial Day

It was a fun Memorial Day, despite the news that Baby Meyer didn't come out to join us in the fun.

It's about 10:00 pm and Steph is getting ready for bed. Steph's aunt and mom commented yesterday that they could really tell the baby has dropped. Some sings of hope that the baby is looking to make a move, but nothing definitive.

Mom is doing good. A little sore, but still in good spirits.

We have a doctor's appointment tomorrow and we will find out what he wants to do as far as inducing the delivery,

Until then, I'm going to finish watching Deadliest Catch and catch some zzzz's.

By y'all.

Jeremy

No. news is good news?

okay. It's Saturday morning and many of you are wondering what has been happening the past couple of days. well not too much.

the baby is still hanging out in the womb. We are now three days past the due date but we are not worried yet.

Steph has a doctors appointment next tuesday and doc said the baby will be out by the end of next week.

until then, I will have to mow the lawn and plant a tree.

Have a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend.

Jeremy

Baby Update: Post Due Date Day 1

Still no Meyer Baby yet.

We went to the doctor this morning for the weekly check-up. Steph took a NST, or No Stress Test, which checked the baby's heart beat and movement patterns. All good there. Baby's heart beat was around 150 per minute. Well within the normal range.

We then had an ultrasound, and bio-something-or-other test done during that. They checked movements of the face, fingers, fluid levels, and a couple of other things. That went quick.

The lab coat master said the baby hasn't really made the move yet to come out, but it could happen at anytime. We have another appointment scheduled for next Tuesday, and if the baby hasn't arrived by then, he wants to schedule to induce.

Maybe the holiday weekend will bring some more movement.

I will put pictures of the ultra sound up once I get them scanned into the computer.

Later,

Jeremy

The Due Date - Let's go already

Today is the official due date for Baby Meyer: Version 1.

Steph as a baby with Grandma Wellik
and big sister Anna
Nothing new to report this morning. Steph woke up feeling like she did yesterday and wanting the baby to come. She is into positive thinking for the time being: "Okay it didn't come last night, so my water will break at 11:00 am." That sort of stuff.

She was funny this morning. I told her the baby was moving (like she didn't already know this) and she looked at her stomach and said, "there's a lot more room to move out here." I laughed.

Doctor's appointment tomorrow morning. Let's see what the man in white has to say at that time.

Until then.

Jeremy

Last Day Until Official Due Date

So far everything is normal, and Steph was still snoozing away this morning when I left for work.

It was 39 degrees when I left the house, so we might be able to introduce the kid to Northern Minnesota weather right away!!!

The official due date is on Wednesday, and we have a doctor's appointment on Thursday morning. Steph said Dr. LeBarge doesn't like pregnancy's to go over the due date, so we should find out what his plans are at that time.

He's a funny doctor. Early in the pregnancy, we had a couple of doctor's appointments less than a week apart (procautionary reasons), and he came to the second one and told us congratulations, your pregnant. Ummm... yeah. You told us that last week.

Oh well.

That's all I got for now.

Jeremy

Welcome To The Meyer Baby Blog

Hello everyone.

With so many people calling and wondering how Steph is doing and if the new baby has arrived, I thought I would start this blog to let everyone know what is up.

The due date is Wednesday, May 20, and Steph is ready for the kid to arrive. He or she is moving a lot and putting a lot of pressure on mom. Mom has been in cleaning mode, or "nesting", since she stopped working last Thursday.

We do not know if its a boy or a girl and yes we do have names picked out, but we are not telling. Ten fingers and ten toes.

That's all I have for now. Thanks for your support.

Jeremy