19 weeks means I’m almost halfway there!

This week, Y and I got to enjoy a rare double-date with some of our closest friends here in Korea. In celebration of Y’s birthday, they were so generous in treating us to a literal smorgasbord: delectable meats and a luscious salad bar. We feasted and topped it of with some bingsoo but honestly, I was just over the moon we finally got to hang out (sans kids, too!)

At 5 months~

Baby's size: A mango! Six inches long!
Pros: Energy! Yesterday, in preparation for some important guests, I did a massive declutter, organization and clean. I categorized J’s toys and even made hand-drawn labels, I vacuumed and mopped the floors, I put out our new comforter and bed sheets and basically walked around the house picking up and cleaning until it sparkled.
Cons: Runny nose, post-nasal drip and congestion! I don’t know if this is a pregnancy symptom or just an indicator of Korea’s awful air quality but I am constantly sniffling and blowing my nose. Oh, and I can’t forget about the lower back pain! (Back to the chiropractor I go…)
Craving: Nothing in particular this week!
Outlook on the coming of baby: I’ve been growing in excitement and we’re anxiously awaiting our next check-up to hopefully find out the gender of the baby! Once that happens, I know I will be perusing the internet for new items to welcome baby!
Feelings about husband and J: Yesterday, baby was having a party in my tummy and hubby got to feel baby’s movements! Then Y lied in bed singing praise songs to us and I shed a few tears thinking about how there is precious life growing inside of me, how loved this baby is already and how thankful I am for this season. J has been “regressing” - acting like a baby, saying he’s a baby, coming into our room multiple times every night. I’m trying to embrace him in this all and reassuring him that he is still my baby…