If I told you I'd have to kill you.

 Well I finally shared the news with everyone (via FB. That's considered everyone right?) And I couldn't be more thrilled with all the love and support we recieved. Not that I wouldn't think that everyone would be excited, but I have been so hesitant to share anything in case 'something' happened. But as my awesome Cory said, 'Why hold off sharing exciting news with friends and family 'just in case'?'
 Well this past week was exciting. We experienced our first California earthquake. I guess it was a small one to California standards (3.9) But it was still exciting and the highlight at our house for a few days. :)
We had a meeting with our midwifery this week too to go over some concerns that we had. I have been worried that I made the wrong decsion and have nit picked every little thing. Cory was great and able to come with me and ask questions. They made us feel very comfortable and happy. And I'm so glad Cory made me go and speak with them.
We were able to go up to LA and do a Hollywood sign tour, stalk celebrity houses, drive Rodeo Drive, and just wander the Higland and Hollywood area (crazies alert!). It was so fun to be able to get out and do something random and fun. I feel like all we do is work. So it was a nice break. We got some fun pictures and I realized that my belly is starting to get really noticeable. I still can hide it a little bit, but not much. I don't know why, but I am a little embarassed by having a gut. Is that normal? Haha. It was ok at first because I subconsiously suck in my stomach all the time. It was annoying when we'd try to take the early pictures and could never really see it because I was sucking in without noticing. But now I can't really do that anymore! I think I did get my first pity though thanks to my little belly. It was pretty warm and I was exhausted. So we stopped at a little courtyard and I sat down on a big planter in the shade. A little bit later a security guard came up to us and told me I could not sit there. The moment I stood up she then told us that there were chairs further in and even shaded ones on the lower level. Yes! Lindsey - 1. And I'm sure the points will keep adding up as time goes on. It's been funny to see people that I know notice my belly and do a total double wide eyed take, but who is going to ask me? It's so funny to know what they are thinking, but I never say anything, and then to hear them later talking to someone else about me. I've become quite the mystery.
 Working every day is getting very tiring. I keep trying to truck along, but I am so exhausted every night. I wonder every day how much longer I'll be able to do both jobs. Hopefully I'll be able to hold on as long as I can. I have been looking into different options for working at home type jobs for when baby comes, but haven't really found anything that jumps out at me. So if anyone has any suggestions that'd be great.
 Baby still has been kicking like crazy! I love it so much. We are so grateful for this exciting time in our lives!

Hollywood!
Perfect shirt for our Rainbow Baby.

Wow I'm terrible at this!

Wow! Well I just plain suck at this blogging/journaling stuff. Today is April 22, and I have not written down one thing. So I will try to bring you up to speed.

My first trimester was relatively easy compared to some. I didn't have any morning sickness. I did feel gross and really tired, but no pukies. I had bronchitis or something for like a month. So that was my first trimester sickness. But I will take that over vomiting any day!

We decided that we are going to go the natural way and have our baby with a Midwife. Call me crazy, but we are super excited about it. We found 2 great places that we had a really difficult time deciding. But we finally chose one and have had 2-3 appointments already. Nothing too exciting yet. We still don't know the gender. We had an appointment for our first ultrasound on May 3 but had to reschedule it somewhere else for May 15 (thanks outrageously expensive medical insurance)

I still have been super nervous about the possibility of miscarriage and something happening. But a good friend suggested that I could rent a baby heartbeat monitor. It has been the best thing ever. I have gotten really good at it and can find it every time. And baby's heart is getting mighty loud! It was even fun for Grandma and Grandpa Avery to hear it over the phone.

I have just been finally looking like I am pregnant and not just fat. Which is a plus. And now people know. We went home the first weekend in April and broke the news to our families! It was great. You know it's good when people cry. :)

I finally bought my first pairs of Maternity jeans last week and they are the best.  I can still fit into my old pants but holy awkward. It is so weird and amazing how my body is changing and growing. I am still doing dog walking every day. I'll admit it is exhausting but I really think it has been helping a lot.

This week I have been feeling movements! Cory was able to feel a tiny little kick tonight and it was awesome. We are so excited for what's to come!

Just barely growing!

Easter 2012 Picture I sent to my Mommy

Newport Beach Temple 4/22/2012