Good News Tuesday

I had my 12 week appointment today. I got to HEAR Lil' Lui's heartbeat today, which was an incredibly exciting experience. It was about 150 beats per minute. Doc says everything looks good. I have gained 3.5 pounds (even though it feels like 10!), my blood pressure is good and all of my blood work from the last appointment came back great. Apparently I am still pregnant and not just getting chunky! =) My next appointment is in a month. They will do the AFP test (test for Down's syndrome) and then I can schedule my 2nd trimester ultrasound. This is the one, where if out child is cooperative, we can tell if there is a rudder or not (this was my dad's exact terminology!) If I can schedule this before Christmas, I would really like that. I have a feeling, though, that if I rush it, my child will not cooperate and show the goods, so we will find out soon enough. I can't believe three months have gone by already! My family has been on my mind a lot lately. I am happy to report everyone is in good health. I am happy to end my Tuesday with a big smile.