Congratulations! That is awesome - enjoy the new suit. My husband wanted to get me a wetsuit for my holiday gift but I declined, since a) I don't know what I want and b) I think it is something I need to figure out myself. I don't know what style, size etc and figuring it all out now seemed daunting. Would love to see pictures, if you're so inclined!

One of my main questions is should I get L/S or sleeveless. He thinks I should be getting LS because I get cold very easy, but I favor the idea of sleeveless due to more arm mobility and maybe easier to take off. I would expect to be using it in New England lakes during the months of may to mid sept. Up here the lakes are usually cold til mid July and then mostly pleasant for a brief swim unless it is a deep/cold fed one. I may at some point do a bay tri as well, but probably in late summer if so. Any suggestions given my expected use?

Good tips re bodyglide too, I am already a fan of it from my cycling.