Okay, so... being pregnant? Definitely not as glamorous as people make it look in the movies.
I mean, my feet hurt, I'm craving chocolate-covered pickles (yes, THAT weird), and I accidentally cried while watching a puppy commercial yesterday. Don't even get me started on the mood swings—poor Min-jun looks scared half the time.
But today? Today made everything feel real in the best possible way.
Min-jun and I had our first official doctor's appointment together—one where we got to hear the baby's heartbeat.
I was so nervous I nearly forgot how to breathe. But Min-jun was right there beside me, holding my hand the entire time, even when I squeezed it a little too hard.
When the doctor placed the little device on my belly and that thump-thump-thump echoed through the room?
I LOST IT.
Like, actual tears. Streaming. Down. My. Face.
Min-jun? He didn't even pretend to hold it together. He was crying and laughing at the same time.
"She's real," he whispered, placing his hand gently on my stomach. "She's actually in there."
I nodded, too choked up to speak.
We walked out of that appointment with our very first ultrasound picture—and I may or may not have already made it my phone lock screen.
Later that day, Hye-jin, Dae-hyun, and even Ji-hoon surprised us with the sweetest idea ever.
"A baby shower!" Hye-jin announced, practically jumping with excitement. "It has to be pink, sparkly, and totally over-the-top."
"Oh, and you guys have to wear matching outfits," Ji-hoon added with a smirk. "Or I'm not coming."
"Deal," Min-jun grinned, already pulling out his planner. "We'll go all out."
And just like that, baby shower planning began—group chats, decorations, mocktail ideas, and even a themed playlist.
But my favorite part? When Min-jun looked at me while everyone else was arguing over cake flavors and whispered, "You're doing amazing, Eun-ji. I'm so proud of you."
That's when our little girl gave her first official kick.
She kicked right under his hand.
And in that moment?
Everything—everything—felt perfect.