1st trimester- check!

I can't believe I'm almost done with the first trimester! I'll be 13wks this Wednesday, so I'm in the home stretch. It's gone by really fast!

I had my 12wk doctor's appointment last week and everything is looking good. The doctor checked the heartbeat and said it sounds "strong & fast", which are very good signs. I just love hearing that heartbeat! My next appointment is at 16wks, when I'll take the quad screen blood test. This checks your blood for enhanced levels of certain hormones to check the likelihood of Down's Syndrome or any other types of chromosonal abnormalities. And at 18wks.....drumroll please....we get to find out the sex! It's going to be here before we know it :)

Here's the latest 12 week bump pic:

There is absolutely no difference btwn this & the 10 week pic. I actually look bigger in the 10 week pic. That goes to show you how much of this is strictly bloat! I've gained 6lbs which is in the normal 4-7lb range you should gain during the 1st trimester. No morning sickness/food aversions= eating like a crazy person.

We had a fabulous time this past weekend. It was actually in the mid 70's and sunny for both Sat. & Sun. It has not been like that since I can't remember how long- glorious!

We went to our friend's Amy & Brian's wedding on Saturday and had a great time. Everything was beautiful- the dresses, the flowers (peonies), the church, the country club reception & it was just a perfect day to get married.

Our small group with the new Mr. & Mrs. Schroeder!
Isn't that crazy, I met another Schroeder up here?! I'm so happy I have a new "Schroeder sister"! Sunset at the country club

Just cuz I'm preggers doesn't mean I can't still get down! Might have to tone down some of the more risque moves in the repertoire, but I'm still getting out there!

Happy Easter everybody!

Love,

Lyndsey & Marc