Unmarried Men and Women: Daily Life of Raising Children in Ancient Times

Mu Yi'an, a teacher at an agricultural school, in her thirties, unmarried, nearly expelled from her family by her biological mother.

Jiang Shuyun, a high school political teacher, in her ...

Chapter 256 Postpartum Confinement

The cries of the two children thrilled everyone inside and outside the house.

Jiang Shuyun wanted to go in and see Yi'an, but was stopped by Doctor Chu and the others.

"Second brother, don't worry, your wife is fine. The midwives are still getting ready."

You just came back from outside, don't go in yet. Move your second sister-in-law back to the inner room first, then you can go see her.

Second brother, go take a shower and get ready.

Dr. Chu has spoken, and Jiang Shuyun has to listen to him; after all, he's a professional!

Jiang Shuyun went to the bathroom to wash up so she could see Yi'an sooner.

After the midwife finished cleaning up, Mu Yi'an was still asleep. The two newborns were also asleep, looking exactly alike, so adorable.

An hour later, Mu Yi'an woke up, and Jiang Shuyun went in and carried her back to the inner room.

"Sir, the bed is all made up. Just put Madam down."

Before Mu Yi'an returned, she asked Aunt Fang and the others to help her change her clothes. She also wanted to wash her hair, but everyone stopped her.

"Yi'an, you can't wash your hair. Washing your hair during your postpartum period will cause headaches later."

"Mom, my hair smells."

"Even if it smells bad, you can't wash it. For this month, you can't wash your hair, you can't take a bath, you can't eat cold food, and you can't eat any salty or bland food..."

Mu Yi'an was dumbfounded when his mother listed a whole bunch of things that shouldn't be done.

"Yi'an, let's go back to the inner room first."

Jiang Shuyun knew the ancient customs, and there were many rules and regulations regarding postpartum care.

Back in the inner room, Mu Yi'an ate a bowl of chicken noodle soup, but it was tasteless and hard to swallow.

However, she needs to breastfeed; with two children, if she doesn't eat more, her milk supply won't be enough.

Mu Yi'an was drenched in sweat after eating a bowl of chicken noodle soup, not knowing whether the noodles were too hot or just too unpalatable.

“Yi’an, look at these two little guys, they’re actually a pair of boys. I thought they’d be like your second brother’s family, with twins, a boy and a girl.”

Jiang Shuyun looked at the two little ones lying side by side in the bed, her face turning slightly red.

Jiang Shuyun actually felt that newborn babies couldn't tell whether they looked alike or not; they all seemed the same.

"That's wishful thinking, twins, huh?"

Mu Yi'an's delivery went smoothly. Dr. Chu has already checked her pulse, and everything is normal.

Jiang Qi felt relieved when she saw that her second sister-in-law had given birth smoothly.

She didn't stay long and went back with Doctor Chu, planning to come back tomorrow.

"Just thinking about it, having two boys is pretty good. In this era, it's easier for boys than for girls."

"Exactly! If we have four sons, won't the house be in constant chaos?"

Jiang Shuyun thought about the future; the four little brats, always causing trouble, made her a little scared.

“It’s okay. By the time they’re old enough to play with cats and dogs, Shao Ming and Shao Yun will be grown up.”

"A boy in his teens is no pushover either."

Jiang Shuyun thought back to when she was a teenager, and it seemed that she had done a few rebellious things.

"We can't worry about that now, the baby's already born, and we can't just put it back in."

Mu Yi'an feels much more relaxed now. The baby in her belly is out. As for the rest, we can talk about it later.

"That's right, Yi'an, you've worked hard. Things will get better from now on. Master Wan said that the medicine he prescribed for me is absolutely effective and there won't be any more accidents."

You need to recover quickly. I need to try it out to see if there are any long-term effects. It's crucial to know if it will affect our happiness.

Although Master Wan repeatedly assured that the medicine would only cause infertility and would not affect a man's function.

However, Jiang Shuyun was still a little unsure since she hadn't tried it before.

"Honestly, what are you thinking? I'm carrying twins, it must be at least four months along."

"I know, Dr. Chu has already explained this matter. I know more about it than you do, so I'm a little worried, aren't I?"

Jiang Shuyun has already learned about the details of postpartum care, and Dr. Chu has given her a list.

It's true what they say, no matter the era, having a doctor in the family is always a good thing.

"Okay, you're the best. I'm sleepy, I want to take a nap."

"Come, let me help you lie down. Dr. Chu said that more rest is helpful for postpartum recovery, but you should also walk around appropriately to help the lochia drain down."

Jiang Shuyun is quick-witted; he memorized the entire list that Doctor Chu had compiled.

"Okay, I understand. I'm going to take a nap. Keep an eye on the baby and change his diaper if he poops or peees."

Mu Yi'an's eyelids were getting heavier and heavier; she was now feeling physically exhausted.

Jiang Shuyun tucked the blanket around her. Yi'an was asleep, and her hair was a little matted because it was wet with sweat.

Because of childbirth, her face was a little pale, but Yi'an, lying in bed with two swaddled babies beside her, gave people a sense of peace and tranquility.

Jiang Shuyun didn't leave; she just sat by the bed, watching the mother and her two children.

Outside, Mr. and Mrs. Jiang were beaming with joy, happy to have gained two grandsons.

"Yi'an has had a tough time this time. She doesn't want to use a wet nurse, so you'll have to work a little harder to look after her in the coming days."

“I know, those are my grandsons too. The two little ones are so good-looking. Their eyes are still a little swollen, but you can tell they won't shrink in the future.”

Jiang's mother watched her two children being born and truly felt that her own children were the best.

"Shuyun and Yi'an will teach the children well, and they will never go wrong in the future."

"That's true. Look at Shao Ming and Shao Yun; they have a certain method in their studies and work. As for Chu Yue, although she's a bit mischievous, she studies diligently."

Most importantly, all three children handle interpersonal relationships and social interactions very well.

Jiang's mother has three sons, and about ten grandchildren. Shuyun's children are really good, especially when they are with their cousins.

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