Chapter 165 Auspicious Pregnancy and Greetings to Jia Rui
Chapter 165 Auspicious Pregnancy and Greetings to Jia Rui
In the gentle fortress carefully built by Huang Junze, my due date was like a grand prelude that was about to be played, slowly opening the curtain, and the atmosphere at home was solemn and warm.
Huang Junze naturally chose Ren'an Hospital, a high-end private hospital under Qianyuan Group and the leader in Ancheng.
When the automatic sensor glass door opens, it feels like stepping into a private club isolated from the world.
The shiny marble floor is bright enough to reflect the star-like crystal chandeliers on the ceiling. The soft light falls into every corner, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere.
On both sides of the spacious corridor, the doors of the wards are arranged in an orderly manner, and each one looks like a carefully designed luxury suite.
When you push open the door, what comes into view is the bed that is as soft as a cloud. The off-white bed curtains dance in the wind, bringing a touch of warmth.
The European-style sofa, exquisite walnut coffee table, and bookshelf filled with various fashion magazines and parenting books all demonstrate the meticulous care for postpartum women.
The bathroom in the ward is even more eye-catching. The white tiles are spotless, and it is equipped with a smart toilet and constant temperature shower facilities. The air is also filled with the elegant aroma of lavender, allowing people to feel the ultimate comfort and relaxation in this private little space.
The core of the hospital - the medical equipment area - looks like a futuristic laboratory in a science fiction movie.
The tall, stately instruments were neatly arranged, gleaming with a cold metallic sheen, forming a circle and fully displayed.
Today is my routine prenatal checkup.
The fetal heart monitor is like a loyal guard. Its small probe is gently placed on my belly, and it can accurately capture the powerful heartbeat of the babies. "Boom, boom, boom," it sounds like beating the drum of life, and every beat conveys their energy and vitality.
Huang Junze stood aside, his eyes fixed on the undulating curve on the instrument screen. The expression on his face changed with the strength of his heartbeat. Sometimes he frowned with nervousness, and sometimes he smiled with relief because of the steady and powerful rhythm.
His hand unconsciously held mine, and the warmth of his palm seemed to be transmitted to the babies through his fingertips, telling them: "Little ones, be good."
In the color ultrasound room, the advanced color ultrasound machine is like a magical time machine, which can clearly peek into the mysterious world of the babies in my belly.
I shuddered slightly as the cool gel was applied to my belly.
The doctor held the probe and moved it slowly across my abdomen, his eyes fixed intently on the screen.
Huang Junze stretched his neck like a curious child, trying to see something from the image on the screen.
Suddenly, the doctor looked at Huang Junze with a smile and said respectfully, "Mr. Huang, look at the image displayed by this color Doppler ultrasound machine. It's extremely clear." Pointing to the screen, the doctor said, "This is the baby's little hand, gently waving, and this is the baby's little foot, playfully kicking. Right now, the two children look like they're happily playing in the amniotic fluid, full of energy."
Huang Junze leaned forward, his eyes sparkling with curiosity and excitement, staring intently at the screen. A smile of surprise instantly broke out on his face. He excitedly took my hand and said, "Honey, look, the babies are here. Their tiny bodies are so agile. It's amazing! The power of life is truly astonishing!"
I lay on my side, looking at his excited expression, my heart filled with warmth and happiness.
Huang Junze arranged in advance for Director Ge, the most famous and experienced director of the hospital, to deliver the baby personally.
During every prenatal checkup, Director Ge and her assistant would ask me in detail about my physical condition, from diet and sleep to my daily subtle feelings, not missing any details.
Their voices were gentle and confident, and every word they said was like a reassurance, making me full of confidence in the upcoming delivery.
After the examination, Huang Junze and I sat down on a bench in the hospital corridor and began to discuss the confinement period.
I gently took his arm and said, "Junze, I've thought about it for a long time, and it's better for me to stay at home during the confinement period."
After Huang Junze found out that I was pregnant, he plunged into the ocean of pregnancy and childbirth knowledge, frantically reading all kinds of related books and materials, learning from colleagues who were already fathers, and making careful preparations just to become a qualified father.
When he heard I wanted to stay home for the confinement period, he immediately responded, "Dear, that's exactly what I was thinking. Home is a comfortable and relaxing environment. I'll arrange a confinement nanny team right away. Do you think eight confinement nannies are enough? I will definitely give you the most comprehensive care."
I rolled my eyes at him in disapproval and said, "Why do we need so many people? Two people to take care of the baby and one to cook the meals will be enough."
There are already many rooms in our house, so we finally decided to hire four professional confinement nannies.
They lived in the nanny room on the first floor, two people living opposite each other, right next to Aunt Chen's room, so that they could exchange parenting experiences and deal with emergencies at any time.
The room carefully prepared for the babies is right next to the master bedroom. When you open the door, you will see the light blue and pink colors intertwined, which have been decorated early on. It is simply a dream kingdom in a fairy tale.
Two exquisite cribs stand side by side, quietly waiting for their owner to return.
On the soft mattress is a quilt embroidered with cute animal patterns, and the delicate stitches seem to be woven with love.
The baby wardrobe beside the bed is filled with all kinds of small clothes, from onesies to little skirts, from woolen hats to little socks, each one of which is filled with the family's full expectations and pampering.
Next to the baby room is a large toy room. I didn't expect Huang Junze to be so thoughtful. He thought of everything I hadn't thought of.
Colorful toys are scattered everywhere, and a huge plush bear doll is lazily leaning against the corner, as if guarding this happy world.
There is a wide variety of toys and baby products available, including rattles, soft soothing dolls, educational puzzles, colorful building block castles, electric trains, cute baby gyms, talking cloth books, silicone teethers, etc.
That day, Grandpa Huang came over specially to talk about naming the two babies.
Our family sat together. Grandpa Huang had a kind smile on his face and slowly said, "I came here today to talk to you about naming our two babies."
Huang Junze and I listened intently as Grandpa Huang continued, "The boy's name will be 'Jingsuo.' This name comes from Ban Gu's 'Ode to the Eastern Capital,' which goes, 'Spreading great ideas, believing in Jingsuo, promoting the world's temples, and rectifying elegant music.' It represents the brilliance of splendor and beauty. We hope he will have a brilliant life, noble character and outstanding achievements, a strong character, and abundant talent, becoming a role model for others."
Huang Junze immediately agreed: "Grandpa is well-educated, so the name he chose must be correct. The two characters 'Jingshuo' sound sonorous and powerful, with profound connotations. Just hearing them carries a rich cultural heritage and lofty aspirations."
Grandpa Huang smiled and nodded, adding, "The girl's name, 'Yining,' comes from the verse in the Book of Songs, 'Many talented people abound, King Wen is at peace.' 'Yi' can be understood as reliance, and 'Ning' symbolizes happiness, peace, and health. This implies that she is gentle and peaceful, bringing peace and tranquility to the family, and a blessing and support to the family."
I quickly said, "Thank you, Grandpa, for the names you carefully chose for the children. These names are full of love and expectations for them. The children will definitely cherish this thought and live up to your expectations in the future."
Grandpa laughed happily: "Every descendant of our Huang family will definitely have a promising future."
As the due date approaches, my body becomes heavier and heavier. Every time I lift my legs and turn around, it feels like an arduous struggle against gravity.
The quality of sleep at night is getting worse and worse, and I toss and turn and can't fall asleep.
The babies seemed to be particularly active in my belly, and from time to time they would have a "punching and kicking" carnival party, disturbing my peace.
Huang Junze felt extremely distressed. He quickly got up, gently helped me up, leaned me against the head of the bed, and carefully put a pillow in place for me.
His eyes were full of concern and worry. He gently ran his slender fingers through my hair and whispered, "Honey, you've suffered. I'm here with you. Does this make you feel better?" As he spoke, he gently placed his warm palm on my abdomen and said to my belly, "My babies, be good and don't make your mother feel so uncomfortable."
Then he turned around and brought me a cup of warm milk, "Drinking some milk might make you feel more comfortable and help you sleep." He sat down beside the bed and held my hand tightly.
Despite my physical fatigue and discomfort, my longing and anticipation for babies was like a volcano about to erupt, intense and eager.
Huang Junze shuttles around his busy business empire during the day, and always rushes to my side as fast as he can at night.
He will stay with me as much as possible.
On a weekend afternoon, the sunlight shines through the mottled leaves and falls on us, forming patches of golden light.
He tilted his head slightly, looked at me, his eyes full of concern and love, and asked softly: "Honey, how do you feel? Are you tired?"
I shook my head, smiled and said, "Not bad."
Sometimes, he would sit by the bed and read stories, not knowing whether to me or to the children.
His voice was deep and magnetic, like the melodious sound of a cello, echoing in the room. "You smiled faintly, not saying anything to me. And I feel like I've been waiting for this for a long time..."
His eyes remained on my face the entire time, and the deep affection in his eyes seemed to drown me.
I can understand how he feels about becoming a father. It is his first time being a father and my first time being a mother.
Excited and nervous.
I listened quietly, and the uneasiness and anxiety about childbirth gradually dissipated, replaced by tranquility and sweetness.
He would also learn to prepare all kinds of nutritious food for me personally. When he put on an apron, he instantly transformed from a domineering CEO in the business world into a gentle and considerate homebody.
When he heard me craving honey-glazed lotus root that day, he decided to make it for me. He checked his phone, looked up recipes from various online platforms, and then began bustling around in the kitchen, washing the lotus root, soaking the glutinous rice, peeling it, and packing it in a bowl... His focus was intense and attentive.
When he came to me with the steaming hot honey lotus root, his face was filled with an expectant smile: "Wife, try it quickly and see if it tastes good."
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