Chapter 169: A Little Embarrassment During Confinement

After giving birth naturally, Su Nian stayed in the hospital for three days and then transferred to a confinement center to start the "confinement mode".

That night, they encountered a new problem: blocked mammary glands! Bao'er was anxiously sucking, and Su Nian was in great pain.

Bao'er was so hungry that he was moving his head like crazy in her arms. His little head was arching back and forth, his face was as red as a ripe tomato, and he was whining and about to cry.

Si Yan looked at the mother and son, rubbing his hands in pain, like an ant on a hot pan.

Su Nian was in so much pain that her features were swollen. She weakly suggested, "How about Baoer not drinking breast milk? How about using formula instead?"

Mother-in-law Zhang Minghua hit the nail on the head: "What Bao'er drinks is secondary. The key is that your breast ducts are blocked, which is not good. It will easily induce mastitis, right? Mrs. Zhang, what do you think?"

Aunt Zhang immediately responded, "Of course! We need to clear it up quickly. I suggest trying a breast pump. If that doesn't work, make an appointment with a lactation consultant tomorrow morning."

At this moment, Zhang Minghua's eyes suddenly lit up and he locked eyes with his son. "Why make an appointment with a lactation consultant? Si Yan, why don't you just do a manual 'unclogging' and be done with it?"

"Of course, this is gentler than using a breast pump and is easier to stimulate milk secretion." Mrs. Zhang is knowledgeable.

What's going on? Is this the first hidden mission after becoming a father?

Su Nian's pupils suddenly trembled, and she frantically sent an SOS look to Si Yan: Save me, save me.jpg

Si Yan coughed lightly, his ears slightly red. "Well...how about we try the power of technology and use a breast pump?"

However, the mother-in-law had already stood up, holding the whimpering Baoer in her arms: "You two try quickly, we're going for a walk. If it doesn't work, we can try other methods!"

After saying that, he left in a leisurely manner, leaving the young couple looking at each other in bewilderment.

Si Yan breathed a sigh of relief, as long as he didn't have to do it in public.

Su Nian's inner comments were crazy:

"This is a massive social demise scene!"

"Are we really that familiar with each other?!"

"Is it appropriate to do this for Baoer's food at this time of night?"

......

As soon as the door closed, Si Yan moved to the bedside, his voice as tense as a newly stretched steel wire: "How about... let's give it a try?"

The chest pain made Su Nian choose to bow her head. She simply made up her mind, closed her eyes, and collapsed on the bed: "...Okay, come on."

"Um...you have to sit up." Si Yan reminded in a low voice.

Mrs. Si, what are you thinking about? We are doing lactation!

Su Nian sat up with a red face, and uttered a sentence with a fearless attitude: "...You, you be gentle!"

Si Yan almost couldn't hold back his laughter when he saw his wife's heroic expression.

He took a deep breath, and with his hands trembling slightly, he stepped forward to adjust his posture, his movements as stiff as if he was defusing a bomb.

When he leaned in, his Adam's apple moved, and feeling the warm touch, Si Yan froze, his mind frantically scrolling through his thoughts: Who am I, where am I, what am I doing...

For the sake of his wife and children, he immediately put aside those inappropriate thoughts and focused on lactation!

Su Nian closed her eyes and held back any sound she wanted to make. It was so embarrassing!

A few minutes later—poof! The milk gushed out, and the scene was spectacular.

Zhang Minghua, who pushed the door open at the right moment, cheered, "It's open! Baoer's cafeteria is officially open!"

Si Yan jumped away as if he had been pardoned, grabbed the water cup and took two gulps, his ears red enough to fry an egg.

Baoer finally got to eat, and drank with great concentration, as if he was tasting a Michelin meal.

Su Nian looked at the baby who was eating actively in her arms and Professor Si with a smile on his face beside her, and the awkwardness she felt just now suddenly turned into tenderness in her eyes - the embarrassment just now became a shy and warm episode in this special time!

After all, it was because of her youth and good foundation, coupled with the professional care of the confinement center, Su Nian quickly recovered and looked rosy enough to shoot a maternal and child commercial.

The unique charm of breastfeeding makes her look like a plump peach, so sweet that you can squeeze out the juice.

Ever since he acted as a lactation consultant last time, Si Yan looked at his wife with a hint of strangeness in his eyes. Just wait a little longer, and his hard days will be over soon.

Baoer even performs a "metamorphosis" every day - yesterday he was a quiet thinker with clenched fists, but today he has turned into a curious baby with big round eyes scanning around. His little face is expanding at a speed visible to the naked eye, and he has successfully upgraded from a melon-seed face to a small dumpling face.

Mrs. Chen, the elderly woman at home, relies on Baoer's photos to "keep alive" every day. Every time Su Hong hands over a new photo, the elderly woman immediately starts "praising mode":

"Oh, you've gotten a little fatter than yesterday. Your little cheeks are so painful!"

"My dear great-grandson, he's growing up so well. Look at his spirited look, he's just like our family!"

Looking at the joy and anticipation in the old man's eyes, Su Hong had an idea.

She discussed with Chen Ran and decided to take the old lady to a confinement center so that she could see and hug the great-grandson who she was worried about so much.

On the day of departure, Mrs. Chen woke up early, changed into her treasured navy blue cotton-padded jacket, and wrapped herself in a wool scarf. She was as nervous as if she were meeting her idol: "Is this okay? Will I scare Baoer to tears?"

When the old lady in the wheelchair entered Su Nian's room, Baoer was lying in the crib with his little mouth slightly open and breathing softly.

The old lady stopped dead in her tracks, her eyes fixed on the crib, as if afraid of disturbing the little angel in her arms. She lowered her voice to a whisper, "Is this my great-grandson? He's so beautiful, so good."

The old lady solemnly took out a large, finely carved gold lock from a red satin box.

Su Hong hurried forward and happily helped the baby hang the heavy gift on his chest, muttering to himself, "Here comes the rich and noble baby. Wear this heirloom from your great-grandmother to lock in health and blessings, and live a life without worries or disasters!"

Si Yan smiled and nodded, then gently picked up Baoer and carefully handed her to the old lady's arms.

The old lady's hands were shaking a little. She slowly took Baoer, feeling the little guy's warm body and even breathing. The wrinkles on her face suddenly relaxed and she smiled like a child.

"Oh my little darling, grandma finally holds you~" She gently stroked the baby's soft hair and poked the little face carefully.

Baoer seemed to have sensed something and cooperated by smacking his lips. The old lady immediately laughed with wrinkles on her face and started a stand-up comedy mode, chatting with Baoer about everything from family matters to the philosophy of life.

Su Hong and Chen Ran were laughing as they watched from the side. It turned out that human cubs were the ultimate tool to heal the elderly.

The old lady held Bao'er in her arms and refused to let go until Bao'er was so hungry that he started sucking on her collar, and then she reluctantly handed him back to the confinement nanny.

Before leaving, he reminded me repeatedly: "Take more videos! Make sure they make loud noises!"

After returning to the nursing home, the old lady looked radiant and even ate half a bowl more of dinner than usual.

In the next few days, she told everyone that she had seen her great-grandson, and she described Baoer's appearance to the nurse who took care of her in vivid detail, her eyes full of pride and joy.

She also sorted out the photos of Baoer that Su Hong printed for her and placed them on the bedside table, taking them out to look at them when she had nothing to do.

But who could have imagined that this happy energy seemed to be suddenly overdrawn - a few days later the old lady's condition took a turn for the worse.

After the doctor's examination, it was found that the old lady was already in poor health. She had been relying on the thought of "seeing her great-grandson" to keep going. Now that her wish has been fulfilled, her energy and spirit have collapsed all of a sudden, and her condition is even more serious than before.

It turns out that some thoughts are more effective than medicine.