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If you were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of our favorite soulmates. Stopping them long enough to ask. How they're adjusting to their new lives. They'd likely say,
"It's all been good, but exhausting just the same."
You see they've had a busy year. They expanded their gym, “ Uppercut ” where Jungkook taught boxing. 5 days a week. Adding to it a cozy “ Mommy and Me ” yoga room. All while juggling life with a brand new baby girl.
The happy couple had been looking into adoption. Their marriage was strong and missing only one thing. A beautiful child to brighten their world. When a friend of a friend suddenly found out she was pregnant. Yuna was younger than them by a couple years. Her boyfriend left her when he found out she was expecting. Raising a baby on her own wasn't what she had envisioned for her life.
Since everyone knew they were looking to adopt. They gave Yuna the couple's information. So she could reach out to them. A few days later she contacted them and set up a time to meet.
The guys were thrilled at the possibility of adopting a newborn. They wished for a child but a baby. Could they really be that lucky?
The big day couldn't come fast enough. On the way to the cafe they chatted non stop. Sharing their excitement, praying she would like them too. They sat in the back of the little cafe, waiting anxiously. Yuna told them she would be wearing a pink dress. Everytime the door chimed signaling someone had entered or exited the little cafe. Their heads flew up in anticipation waiting for her arrival. After about 10 minutes they saw a beautiful girl in a baby pink dress. She quickly glanced around spotting the two sitting together. They were looking at her expectantly. Yuna made her way over to them with a nervous smile. The two men stood and greeted her as she bowed and sat down.
Right away Jimin and Jungkook carried on a comfortable conversation with the young girl. Sharing all about themselves. What they did for a living, about their families, finally about their love for children. Yuna also told them about herself. About how she ended up in her current situation. She explained that her boyfriend left her. Yuna promised them that neither her or her ex would come back and try to take the baby from them. After talking for a couple hours, going over their wants and needs. Yuna found the comfort of a warm bed. Pampered by two of the most dotting men at her beckon call.
The grateful couple was involved in every step of her journey. They never missed an appointment or any chance to praise her. Paying for all of her expenses was the least they could do. Yuna even allowed them in the delivery room for her birth.
Lanah was born February 14 on a chilly afternoon. She was perfect in every way. Chubby pink cheeks and dark brown eyes. Their little angel.
The yoga studio offered mothers and babies a place to relax. Regaining strength again in their amazing bodies. While still bonding with your new bundle of joy. It was Jungkook’s idea actually. He was so fascinated with every phase of Yuna’s pregnancy. He would gaze in awe and wonder at how her body was constantly changing.
When Yuna’s belly swelled. They began to feel Lanah kick. Jimin and Jungkook would sit next to her on the couch. Place their hands gently on her belly. Waiting for the kick with tears in their eyes. This was their baby girl.
Yuna’s belly grew larger and larger. Her back ached and needed attention more often now. So Jungkook thought about what he could do to help her. He asked her one night while rubbing her back.
“What can we do to help you relieve some of the stress?”
He didn’t expect her response, but it did lead to where they are today. She shouted,
“I want my body back! I'm so fat just look at me."
Then burst into tears. Her body shook with each sob. Jungkook tried to console her. Reassuring her that she looked as beautiful as their first meeting. And what a great gift she was giving to them but it was no use. Jimin rushed into the room to see what was going on. Jungkook looked at his lover like "What do I do?"
“What's going on in here?” Jimin asked carefully trying not to upset the weeping girl any further.
Jungkook stuttered, face draining of all its color. “I was just rubbing Yuna’s back. You know to help with her back pain."
Jimin looked at Jungkook, who was staring back at him. His eyes seamed to be pleading for help. Jimin waited for him to continue.
Yuna was still sniffling, eyes red and swollen.
"Then then she cried out. I want my body back!” Jungkook gasped.
After what felt like hours Yuna settled down. Those strong emotions had Lanah squirming about in her belly. Even after a nice shower and a calming rub down with vitamin e and lavender lotion. Lanah was still active keeping Yuna up that night.
The next morning Yuna came looking for the two. It was early and they were already eating breakfast preparing to leave for work. When she quietly walked over to them at the kitchen bar.
“I’m sorry Jungkook, I'm sorry Jimin. I didn’t mean to act that way. I guess my hormones got the best of me last tonight. I am very grateful to the both of you.” Yuna whimpered, wiping her nose.
“It’s okay, you are safe with us. You're allowed to feel however you feel. I'm sure it's very hard what you are going through. Do you feel better now?” They ask.
Yuna softly nods her head. Jimin hugs her from the front and Jungkook from the back. Carefully loving her from both sides. Until she began to giggle under so much love and care.
Jungkook made it his mission to research all about a woman's body before and after birth. From what he discovered it would take time for her body to heal. Then getting back into shape. Which got him thinking.
“What about all mothers? What kind of exercises would they like to do?”
So together the joyous couple came up with the idea to expand “ Uppercut ” and add on a “ Mommy and Babies ” yoga studio. A place to come and release stress, while working your body. Baby coos and giggles were said to soothe your soul. An added benefit, meeting other new moms who were going through the same things as you.
Jimin loves his job. It allows him to be with his baby girl. Together they teach yoga everyday. Jungkook continued to give his boxing lessons. Also running the business affairs. But you can often catch him in a cat pose when no one is looking. Following right along with his husband.
Christmas season was upon them. Everything turned red and green. The streets were filled with twinkling lights. The store fronts displayed a merry scene. At home they began to decorate too.
After dinner Jungkook took a shower while Jimin bathed Lanah. Once she was finished and dried off. Jimin took his time to lather her up in sweet pea and lavender lotion. She cooed and smiled up at her daddy. She really loved to be rubbed down with lotion. Jungkook then watched her while Jimin showered. Jimin finished a few minutes later and got out. He too dressed in their matching pajamas.
Jimin laid Lanah down with a bottle. Jungkook put on some Christmas carols and they got to work. They started to decorate the big tree that stood in the corner of the room. They didn’t care that it took up half of their living room. This was Lanah’s first Christmas and everything had to be perfect. Jimin and Jungkook carefully hung the ornaments from the branches. Each one was chosen with care. For this special first Christmas together as a family.
Lanah began to fuss so Jimin went to pick her up from her crib. Walking back out to Jungkook who had just put the star on the top of the tree.
“What’s wrong angel?” Jungkook asked, kissing her soft hair.
She nuzzled into Jimin’s chest. As he swayed them back and forth to the music. Humming softly.
“I think someone is fighting her sleep tonight.” Jungkook cooed.
“What are we going to do with our little angel huh?” Jimin whispered. Kissing her head softly.
“I guess you will have to use your secret weapon.” Jimin giggled.
Jungkook’s face beamed. Eyes twinkling bright as the stars. This was his favorite part of the day. Singing his baby girl to sleep. Jimin carefully placed her in her daddy’s open arms. Jungkook cradled her and walked to her room. There he stood in the middle of her nursery. Among all the elephants in pink tutus and polka dots. Being in her room so pink and frilly humbled him. Jungkook adored his baby girl. He would do anything for her. He sat down in the cozy rocker. As she settled on his chest. Jungkook smiled at her and asked.
“What do you want to hear tonight my angel?”
She just looked up at him with sleepy eyes and smiled. Her first tooth peeked through the gums. Melting his heart into a puddle once more. He began to sing, rocking them.
“Lanah my angel, Lanah my angel
You are so precious to me.
Lanah my angel, Lanah my angel
Without you, where would I be
Lanah my angel, Lanah my angel.
Listen to daddy, Now
You can be anything, You want to be.
Jimin watched them through the baby monitor. Tears filled his eyes. This time Jungkook gets to spend with his daughter is so precious. Jimin has her a lot during the day. During all the yoga classes and just in general. So their bedtime routine never fails to bring tears to his eyes. It’s the sweetest thing Jimin has ever seen.
After daddy finished singing to her. He swaddled her tight. Placing her in the crib. Jungkook watched her in silence for a couple minutes before he joined his husband again. Jimin had just finished hanging their stockings on the mantle. Lanah's baby pink one hung right in the middle of theirs saying, "First Christmas 2022" When Jimin met his husband's eyes Jungkook tutted.
“You were watching us again weren't you?” Jungkook snickered.
“What no!” Jimin exaggerated. Looking away pretending to work on the stockings again.
“I can see your eyes and button nose are still red.” Jungkook teased wrapping his arms around Jimin tenderly. Kissing his lips softly.
“I can't help it. I love to watch you with her.” Jimin confessed. Looking into his husband's eyes.
“It’s just so beautiful and heartwarming.” Jimin cooed, wiping a tear that had slipped down his cheek.
Jungkook smiled at him kissing each cheek removing any remaining tears. Then he smooched him again and again until Jimin was folding over in a fit of laughter. When they both settled down. They put out a few more decorations before going to bed.
Thanks to Yuna’s big heart.
This was going to be the best Christmas of their lives!