My Happy Daily Life After Being Reborn-Chapter 298 - 18 Another One_2

Shen Chi heard the words and his expression eased slightly. As he raised his head to say something more, he realized that Lin Xiaoguai had already fallen asleep. He swallowed the words he was about to say, stood up carefully to cover her with the blanket, and tiptoed out of the room.

As soon as Shen Chi stepped out, he saw Luo Yufang already waiting outside the door. She saw him and quickly asked in a low voice, "Is Wanwan asleep?"

"Mm," nodded Shen Chi. "Grandma, can you stew some soup? She’s bound to be hungry when she wakes up."

Lin Xiaoguai’s pregnancy had progressed, and she often woke from leg cramps, sleeping poorly at night and needing to catch up on sleep during the day. However, her appetite was growing.

"Do I need you to tell me that? I’ve been cooking a pot of chicken soup on the stove," Luo Yufang retorted with a glance.

"I was just saying," Shen Chi remarked awkwardly, then added, "Wanwan fancied some Zhajiang noodles yesterday. Is the sauce ready?"

"It’s ready. I remembered. I made it early this morning and will make it for her tonight," Luo Yufang said, a touch of impatience in her voice.

Shen Chi touched his nose, realizing that grandma thought he was being a nag.

If Lin Xiaoguai had only been a concern at five or six months, by the seventh month, the family had become extremely cautious around her.

No other reason, but her belly was just too exceptionally large; she couldn’t even see her own toes when she looked down. And because her frame was slender, it looked even more alarming. Shen Yinian’s eyes often reddened with worry at the sight of her belly, scared out of his wits.

The whole family wished the children would be full-term, even though the doctor had said that the chances of preterm delivery were high for multiples.

Unfortunately, things don’t always go as wished. Close to eight and a half months into the pregnancy, Lin Xiaoguai suddenly felt abdominal cramps early one morning and hesitantly woke Shen Chi: "Shen Chi, I think... I’m going into labor..."

Shen Chi’s sleepiness vanished in an instant. He turned on the light and quickly dressed, telling her, "Wait for a second, I’ll call grandma."

Shen Chi looked calm but his hands trembled slightly as he went to Luo Yufang and Shen Zhangming’s room, took a deep breath, and knocked on the door.

The elderly have light sleep, and Luo Yufang came to open the door very soon. Without waiting for Shen Chi to speak, she asked, "Is it Wanwan? Is she going into labor?"

As the doctor had informed them there was a great chance of preterm delivery, the family was prepared for this.

Shen Chi nodded, his face tense and stiff.

"What are you spacing out for? Go get the car," Luo Yufang commanded. Turning to Shen Zhangming, who was already up and dressing, she said, "Old man, you and Min Cheng stay home to take care of Little Niangao. Chi and I will take Wanwan to the hospital."

Shen Zhangming nodded, "Go on, don’t worry about us." He was worried about his granddaughter-in-law, too, but knew he wouldn’t be much help if he went along. Staying home to take care of his great-grandson would at least ease his wife’s worries.

After pulling out the car, Shen Chi returned upstairs. By that time, Luo Yufang had already helped Lin Xiaoguai get dressed and ready. Seeing him, she hurriedly said, "Quick, carry Wanwan downstairs."

Her grandson was a soldier; she wasn’t worried he wouldn’t be able to carry her.

Shen Chi picked up Lin Xiaoguai and walked downstairs with her, Luo Yufang following behind.

They were close to the hospital, so it only took ten minutes to arrive. By that time, Han Shouxin and his wife, as well as the Han Shouzhen couple, had already hurried over earlier upon receiving the news.

"Quick, the doctors and nurses are ready. Wanwan, go change into the hospital gown and into the delivery room," exhorted Han Shouzhen as soon as they arrived.

After some commotion, Lin Xiaoguai was taken into the delivery room. Luo Yufang, Han Shouzhen, and Zheng Cuicui went in with her. Shen Chi wanted to follow but there was no rule that allowed men into the delivery room at this time, and he was unceremoniously turned away.

Time ticked away slowly, Shen Chi watched the door of the delivery room anxiously, Wan Quan tried to comfort him in a low voice, while Han Shouxin had stepped out to make a call.

Inside the delivery room, Luo Yufang wiped Lin Xiaoguai’s sweat while encouraging her, "Wanwan, don’t be afraid, don’t use your strength blindly. Let’s put our full effort into delivering the baby."

Lin Xiaoguai nodded, straining to steady her breathing.

"The birth canal isn’t open enough yet, don’t rush for now, we still have to wait," the doctor said.

She felt anxious as well, having delivered many babies but this would be her first time with triplets. She was afraid of any mishaps. Fortunately, the babies were well-positioned and the mother’s mindset was positive, otherwise, she would be hesitant to deal with this hot potato.

When the doctor told her to push, Lin Xiaoguai felt as if she had been pulled out of water. The pain seemed especially intense compared to when she had delivered Little Niangao.

"Take a deep breath, push—"

"That’s it, just like that."

"Good, I can see the baby’s head now—"

"Another push, deep breath, the baby’s head is coming, pace yourself as you push, let’s go slowly..."

...

Lin Xiaoguai’s consciousness blurred, knowing only to push following the doctor’s instructions. Suddenly, a sense of emptiness came from her belly, and the newborn’s first cry followed immediately after.

"Wah wah wah—"

"It’s a girl, weighing 1600 grams, 46 centimeters long."

Lin Xiaoguai hadn’t yet gotten a chance to see the baby when another intense pain surged from her lower abdomen and she instinctively pushed again—

"Wah wah wah—"

"It’s a boy, weighing 1890 grams, 48 centimeters long."

...

"The youngest is also a boy, weighing 2100 grams, 50 centimeters long."

Everyone in the delivery room sighed in relief. Although all the babies were underweight, their cries were loud, indicating they should survive. The mother’s condition was also good. Zheng Cuicui and Han Shouzhen went to see the babies, while the doctor and nurses began to clean up. Lin Xiaoguai looked peculiar, hesitatingly said, "I feel like, like there’s another one in my stomach..." (To be continued. If you like this work, we welcome you to vote with recommendation tickets, monthly tickets at Qidian. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)