Babymoon

Aidan tried to surprise Wendy with a Babymoon (a little getaway before Baby comes) to Monterey but Wendy ruined the surprise. We left Mochi with Kenneth and Stephanie Chan and drove down to Monterey Saturday morning. After sampling different clam chowders along Pier 39 we had lunch at Old Man's Grotto, checked into the Monterey Plaza Hotel, and went to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. We had a delicious dinner at Bubba Gumps and spent the evening watching Animal Planet. Sunday morning we woke up early and had breakfast at a really cute place called Trailside Cafe and tried beignets for the first time. After breakfast Aidan surprised Wendy with an amazing prenatal massage and facial... (isn't he the best husband?!) and took a walk along Cannery Row where he ran into Kevin and Aileen Jung, who were also on their Babymoon. After a fancy lunch at Chart House we took a scenic drive up Hwy 1 to get home.

Crib

Grandma Leu bought us a BEAUTIFUL new crib. It's a Bonavita Peyton Lifestyle crib that can convert into a toddler, day, and full-size bed. Aidan did a great job putting it together all by himself.

In good company

Baby will be surrounded with lots of playmates, most of them boys. Some of our friends and family who have/will have new additions this year are:

• Brandon Nguyen
• Brian and Kyle Hui (Wendy's cousins)
• Sklyer Leu (Baby's cousin on Aidan's side)
• Owen Guillermo
• Baby Lee
  
• Matteo Rueda
• Baby Lung
• Baby Jung
• Baby Wu
  

Daddy's turn

Aidan got to feel Baby's kick for the first time.

Growing

Wendy's appetite has grown significantly. She no longer gives Aidan her leftovers (to his dismay), instead she gobbles it all up and watches her tummy grow (see pictures for proof). Yesterday she finished her first large bowl of noodles... and followed it up with boba for dessert. She's gained 10 lbs and is expected to gain about a pound a week for the remainder of the pregnancy.

Despite her growing appetite, Wendy still laments the absence of her favorite foods and can't wait until she can eat them again: sushi, goat cheese, feta cheese, brie, blue cheese, hot dogs, luncheon meats, smoked salmon, pate, coffee, tea, boba (though she discovered she can have taro milk tea), coke, tiramisu, red mango, and limit-less chocolate.

week 11


week 20

Half-way point

We're at week 20 and half-way through the pregnancy. Wendy is feeling baby move everyday and though the movements aren't pleasant, they're a huge reassurance that things are going well. We continue to pray for baby everyday and thank God that things are going smoothly. We're also so grateful to all our friends and family for their faithful prayers and pampering. We have been especially blessed by Wendy's parents who bringing us food and soups several times a week and help us with Costco and grocery runs.

Finally

Wendy can distinguish baby's movements!