The Pregnancy
We Are Having a BABY!!!
Almost three years of marriage and eleven years together...
Sarah & Jun experienced the many ups and downs of life- sharing everything from joy, happiness, pain, sorrow, and all the hardships life had to offer. But through it all, they went through life together (side by side) and no matter what happened, they were truly in love and simply happy to have each other.
On Lunar New Year (January 21, 2023), a miracle unexpectedly came to Sarah & Jun as a wonderful surprise!
Sarah had not been feeling very well for a few weeks: she felt very fatigued and had dizzy spells often. That weekend, she missed her period but she simply thought her period was late, which was not unusual.
Sarah & Jun had their suspicions but were not really expecting it to be true. After joking around that maybe she was pregnant, they decided take the test to see if it was just fat or if it was just poop! And.........
It turned out to be all three because she was truly PREGNANT!!!!!
There was a precious new life inside of Sarah!
God had blessed the two lovers with a wondrous gift: a baby that is half-Sarah and half-Jun!
After discovering the beautiful news, Sarah & Jun gradually shared their little secret with their family first. We wanted to have some fun by scaring them, saying doctors found something strange in Sarah's body, and then revealed that they found a baby! Everyone was overjoyed and Jun's mom even cried.
It was an intimate and precious time spent with loved ones. What a blessing, especially at the start of a New Year!
In Korean culture, it is common to have a nickname for your belly bump in order to bond with your baby.
After little contemplation, we chose to name the baby 똘이 (short for 똘똘이) meaning bright & clever in a cute way! Sarah also liked the way Jun would say 똘똘 and found it entirely endearing, it grew on both of them fast.
Valentines Day was the special day they first saw the baby in Sarah's belly.
It was so fascinating that there was something so tiny existing and growing. The heartbeat made up most of the body, beating at 171 bpm and it was love at first sight. They received their first sonogram and noticed that even in that blurry state, their baby looked the cutest (just like a bunny)! Sarah & Jun will treasure that Valentine's day forever.
Three months had flown by and they decided to share more of the good news now that they passed the critical stage. They surprised their friends and coworkers one by one. Each and every single person was SO loving and genuinely happy, as though it was their own child. Sarah & Jun were so thankful for ALL the love and realized that 똘이 is already truly so sooooo loved!
During the second ultrasound, they realized just how active their little one was! The baby was already jumping, stretching, kicking, and scratching their head. Sarah & Jun were amazed at this tiny ball of energy and it brought them happiness to know that the baby appeared healthy and active. Sarah thought it looked just like Jun, because the head and belly seemed big! Perhaps it was a boy...?
The Gender Reveal
SARAH POV
I had always had a hunch about what gender you were from the very beginning.
Mommy knew! Meanwhile, Daddy thought you would be a girl!
We were extremely blessed to have our dear friends (Cindar & Jehwan) plan a gender reveal for us.
At first, they brought a fake balloon with both pink and blue balloons inside. I was so shocked I thought we were having twins! But then I remembered I only saw one baby in my belly LOL. Our friends tried to trick us saying they didn't have the results yet. They they told us they were kidding and had another balloon for us- the REAL one.
The REAL balloon popped and...!
You were always a baby BOY!!!
YAY!!!!!!!
We were so happy! Regardless of what gender you would be, it didn't matter. We were truly happy!
We love YOU and the fact that you are OURS!!!
Our Babymoon
Before having a baby, we decided to go on a trip to see the world one last time without any regrets- just the two of us!
I had always wanted to go to Europe (London, Paris, Switzerland, Italy).
And wow... it was simply amazing!
A huge thank you to my wonderfully thoughtful husband Jun who made sure I was the most comfortable and happiest pregnant lady throughout our trip. I'm truly blessed to have you by my side.
Always!
Our Last Few Months
It was finally time for us to say our goodbyes to our small apartment and we ended up moving to a bigger and more spacious home. This is where I transformed into a bird and A LOT of nesting took place.
Though it took some time, we thoughtfully prepared and finished the nursery!
We had our lovely maternity photoshoot (official & unofficial ones!)
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We took a 5D ultrasound of the baby and saw our adorable little blob!
We even received a heartbeat animal with the baby's heartbeat at the very end.
I finally took my maternity leave more than a month early from my due date (YESSS!!!) because my coworkers were all worried for me and my health. I had been waiting for this day for forever.
And my coworkers threw me an AMAZING baby shower, overwhelming me with gifts and SO much love!
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We held a special baby shower with our loved ones at our new home!
All of our friends and coworkers -from near and far- truly surprised us by getting us almost EVERYTHING from our registry (even expensive items we did not expect)!
Our dear baby is surrounded by the best aunties & uncles ever!!!
Really.
Jun & I went on a last date together before we become parents!
It reminded me of all our dates from the past.
Oh... the nostalgia.
We exchanged final good lucks and hugs with our best friends and family.
And currently, we are patiently waiting for the baby to arrive while reflecting on our life & our future.
Final Thoughts
These past 10 months have been filled with unimaginable happiness and love.
Just when I think I am the happiest I've ever been, I become surprised at how much more that happiness grows with each passing day. I feel like I lived such a fulfilling dream-like life the past eleven years and I find myself reminiscing on the days when I was young and in love with Jun.
And I need to constantly remind myself that this is not the end, but a new beginning!
Looking back, I have grown so much and I am so proud.
I would not have been able to say that before as I have always struggled with self-love. But now, I can confidently say that I love who I am and I love the person I've become. I want to become someone my baby will be proud of. I'm sure I won't be the perfect mom but I can promise that I will love my baby no matter what and give him all the best things life has to offer to the best of my ability.
There will definitely be challenges and hardships for sure. Many people have already shared their own struggles with me.
I have heard that children give you both the greatest happiness and greatest sadness you will ever feel.
However, I know that in the end, it will all be worth it and I won't be alone.
Jun will be a wonderful husband, friend, and father.
My family is always here, supporting and praying for me.
My friends are just a phone call away cheering me on.
And most important, God.
God is always with me & everything will happen according to His plan and His perfect timing.
Just as He promised from the beginning.
He will always be by my side and He will always love me, Jun, & baby!
A Letter to Baby
To 똘이
Hello my precious baby boy... It truly has been the most wonderful 10 months ever. I look at how far we have come together and the pure joy we shared. What a journey... Thank you for the happiness you brought into my life.
As I lay in this hospital bed, I still cannot believe that I am about to give birth to a precious life! 🥹
I pray to God that everything goes smoothly & that you will be born a healthy baby! I dearly wish that I can be a good mother to you. I can't promise I will be perfect.. Since you are my first, I will learn so much from you & we will grow together throughout the many seasons of life- the four of us (your mommy, daddy, you & Bommi!)
Although not everything goes according to plan in life, I do promise that throughout my whole life, I will love you & cherish you with ALL my heart. I will try my very best to give you happiness and the best things I know. We haven't met yet but I know you are perfect just the way you are. I love you dearly because you are mine. I pray that as you enter this world and you experience many things, meet all kinds of people, and feel many emotions, that you will know the love of Jesus Christ (for his love is so much more greater than mine) and know that you are deeply loved and never alone.
Everyone is praying for your health & delivery, and that you would arrive safely into this world.
I know our hearts are going to explode with happiness when we see you. Let's do life together hand-in-hand throughout it all. I can't wait to meet you, little one, and see with my own eyes the person you are and the person you become.
I love you my baby and I will always love you. Forever and ever! And ever and ever!!!
사랑해 ❤️
Lots of love, your mommy & daddy
