Food Button

Yesterday were were talking with our supervisor about culture shock and he said something that explained it pretty well. We are all conditioned to expect certain outcomes based on our actions. He explained it this way...

So when you push the "food button", you expect to get your biscuit. When you go to another culture you push the food button but instead you get a kick in the pants.

mmm... so true.

Here's a quick list of Chinese Tips on Pregnancy

Nail polish is bad for health
Pigeon soup is good for pregnant
Make-up is bad for health
Computers and cell phones are bad for health - therefore one must always wear a protective reinforced smock when using electronics
The mother should not shower for 30 days after the birth of the baby
The mother and baby must stay at home for 30 days after the birth
Rubbing your abdomen too much will cause the child to be spoiled
Cold water is bad for health

Fun Fact this week someone offered me their seat on a crowded bus. It was a monumental day. I think it was almost as exciting as when we got to hear the heartbeat for the first time.

It's a Possibly!!!

On Thursday we had an ultrasound and the gender verdict is... drum roll... so much anticipation... can't wait to go shopping.... "possibly a girl." Huh. Possibly a girl. So I guess it's also possibly a boy then? The ultrasound technician was really friendly this time. I actually got to see the screen this time, and she answered my questions and explained things in simple Chinese, which we really appreciated. If we get a more definitive answer we'll be sure to pass it along. This is week 24 and the baby is healthy, so we certainly can't complain.