This week should’ve been the start of the new school year and J’s first week at his new daycare. I had all his new school supplies ready to go. But the coronavirus situation has put a halt on all schools, daycare and many work places. So I went down to my parents’ for the week in need of the company and care. We were cooped up there, too but I was pampered with my dad’s hand drip coffee every morning and my mom’s cooking and the occasional dining out (Jeollanam-do, where my parents live, is known for their delicious food).

While down at my parents’, J stopped napping. On one hand, it’s great because he goes to bed earlier but it means having to keep him entertained all day. Daily walks with grandma and grandpa at a nearby park saved us from going stir-crazy, allowing us to get some much-needed fresh air and giving this preggo a chance to get moving.

What pregnancy currently feels/looks like:

I have to pee ALL THE TIME
My lower back pain/pelvic pain has been getting worse
Feet and legs get swollen but daily foam-rolling & gua sha massages have helped tremendously
As my body is changing and growing, I am amazed and really trying to embrace the process. But it’s also a bit terrifying. I gained a lot of weight during my first pregnancy and it took me a while to feel like myself again. It took three years to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight. They were three years of experimenting to reach a diet, exercise and mental health routine that worked for me. They say it’s harder to lose the weight with subsequent pregnancies but I’m trying to focus on staying positive. Luckily my doctor told me I don’t have to worry and reassured me at my last appointment this past weekend.
We found out exciting news at our appointment this week - the gender of the baby!