Is she about to give birth?
Upon hearing her words, Baiyun's hand trembled, and she jumped up in fright, "Ah?! Sister! You...you...you're only eight months pregnant!"
Guan Wanxin almost dropped the book in her hand, but she quickly steadied herself, walked briskly to Guan Wenru, and asked calmly, "Do you feel anything wet down there? You'll feel something when your water breaks, and are the contractions frequent?"
Guan Wenru's pain came suddenly and rapidly. Sweat was already beading on her forehead. She nodded, "It must have ruptured! My abdomen hurts, wave after wave of pain! Grandma, hurry, she's definitely going into labor!"
"Baiyun, hurry!" Guan Wanxin made a quick decision. "Take that blue cloth bundle from the cabinet! It's the one we prepared! I'll go call someone!"
After saying that, she rushed out of the house and stood in the yard shouting, "Chunlan! Xiaoyu! Dandan! Xiuhong! Sisters-in-law! Come quick! My Wenru is about to give birth! Please help me get her to the medical team!"
This was something everyone had agreed upon long ago.
Once Guan Wenru starts something, no matter what they're doing, they're always the first to rush over to help.
When lives are at stake, Guan Wanxin doesn't hold back with them.
These days, you can't afford any accidents when having a baby!
Therefore, she had to ensure that her granddaughter went to the medical team in the safest way possible.
Many hands make light work, and she needs the help of these military dependents.
Guan Wanxin's shout was like a thunderclap, instantly shattering the tranquility of the courtyard.
Doors slammed open, and figures quickly gathered around.
Hua Xiaoyu was the first to rush over, her voice booming, "What?! She's going into labor?! Oh my God! Quick, quick, quick! Does anyone have an empty cart?!"
Zeng Chunlan had already rolled up her sleeves, "I have some at home! I'll go push it! You guys support Xiao Guan first!"
After saying that, she ran towards her shed like a gust of wind.
Mei Dandan arrived at this time. She was a military doctor, so when they saw her, everyone spontaneously made way for her.
She rushed to Guan Wenru's side and quickly checked her. "Your water broke! The contractions are strong, labor has started! Wenru, try to relax and breathe! Don't push!"
Many military dependents from the neighboring courtyard also rushed over. Xiahenazi looked anxious, but she was strong enough to stand behind Guan Wenru. "Xiao Guan, don't panic! We're all here!"
Zeng Chunlan had already rushed over pushing a makeshift cart.
Hua Xiaoyu immediately rubbed her hands together to warm them up. "Coming, coming! Wenru, come on, let me carry you up! Be gentle! Just tell me if you feel uncomfortable!"
Tormented by labor pains, Guan Wenru bit her lip and clenched her fists tightly. "Um... thank you, sisters-in-law..."
Hua Xiaoyu carefully lifted Guan Wenru onto the cart.
She was the strongest; even when Guan Wenru was pregnant with her third child, she could easily lift her up.
Once Guan Wenru was safely seated on the cart, Zeng Chunlan immediately gave instructions, "A few strong men, let's all push the cart together! Be careful! Dandan, you know medicine, you go with the cart! Everyone else, lend a hand and hold it steady! Let's go to the medical team!"
"well!"
Everyone immediately sprang into action, some pushing the carts, others standing guard on either side, and the group moved hurriedly but as steadily as possible toward the medical team.
Baiyun hugged the blue cloth bundle tightly, inside which were the baby swaddle blankets, diapers, and baby clothes that had been prepared in advance.
Grandma Guan also carried a small bundle containing brown sugar, eggs, and other things.
Although the granddaughter has her own space, they still need to bring some along to cover it up.
On the way, Li Xiuhong walked beside the cart. She saw that Guan Wenru was sweating and was afraid that she was too nervous.
At times like this, one shouldn't be too nervous, so she leaned down and said to Guan Wenru, "Little Guan, don't be afraid! The first pregnancy is a bit tough, but all women have to get through this! But you have a good constitution and are young, so it will definitely go smoothly!"
Xiahenazi also chimed in to comfort her, "Yes! Don't be nervous! I've had two children, it's really nothing special. Just think about the joy of having your baby after birth."
Thinking about the pain and dangers of childbirth can cause people to become anxious, and in severe cases, it can even be life-threatening.
Those who had been involved in the production knew this, so they offered their own words of comfort.
While helping push the cart, Zeng Chunlan said in a loud voice, "Xiao Guan, grit your teeth and hang in there! So many sisters-in-law in our compound are here to give you courage! Think of Commander He! Think of your three big, chubby boys waiting to call you 'Mom'! Good fortune is yet to come!"
Baiyun gripped the edge of the cart tightly, very nervous, but for now she could only pretend to be calm. "Sister! Don't be afraid! Grandma and I are with you! Everything's ready!"
Guan Wenru lay on the bumpy cart, listening to the powerful words of comfort and encouragement around her, feeling the support and push of the crowd. Despite the waves of pain, she felt strangely at peace.
She smiled slightly, and through a pause in the contractions, managed to squeeze out a voice, "Thank you everyone."
...
Soon they arrived at the medical team's office. A nurse pushed a cart out, and together they helped Guan Wenru into the delivery room.
Before going inside, Guan Wanxin held Guan Wenru's hand and said, "Don't be afraid, Grandma will be waiting here."
Guan Wenru nodded. "Okay."
In this life, she is very fortunate to have so many people around her!
...
Inside the delivery room, Guan Wenru lay on the delivery bed, her hair soaked with sweat, the contractions surging like a tidal wave, and she gasped for breath.
She's been wheeled in for an hour, and she still hasn't given birth!
It would be a lie to say I wasn't worried.
Guan Wenru gritted her teeth and cried out in pain!
After calling out, she weakly looked at her two sisters-in-law who had delivered her, "Sister Xiuhong, Sister Dandan, how much longer... how much longer..."
Li Xiuhong stood by the bedside, wiping the sweat from Guan Wenru's forehead with a warm towel. "Almost there! Wenru, your cervix is fully dilated! I can see the baby's hair! It's jet black! You've done a great job! Keep your spirits up and listen to Dandan's instructions!"
Wearing sterile gloves, Mei Dandan focused intently on the birth canal. "Xiao Guan, the contractions are here! Take a deep breath—yes! Hold it! Push down! Like...like having a bowel movement, put all your effort down there! Relax your shoulders! Good! Push! One, two, three...ten! Good! Take a breath! Again!"
Following the instructions, Guan Wenru used all her strength and couldn't help but shout!
Mei Dandan looked up at her and said, "Very good! That's it! You can see the end! Give it your all! Hold your breath! Push hard! Push it out!"
Guan Wenru gathered all his strength again and let out a low roar.
"ah!!!!"
"Great! Great! The head is out!" Mei Dandan exclaimed excitedly. "The shoulders are out too! Good! Relax! Breathe on them! Breathe on them quickly! Don't strain!"
Guan Wenru immediately deflated like a punctured balloon, slumping down and panting heavily.
Li Xiuhong quickly wiped her sweat, "It's out! The first baby is out! Xiao Guan, you're amazing!"
Immediately afterwards, Mei Dandan patted the baby, and a loud cry rang out in the delivery room!
The nurse quickly stepped forward to assist.
Mei Dandan handled the situation swiftly, a smile spreading across her face. "It's a young man! Listen to that voice, so loud! Like a little bull!"
She carefully handed a tiny baby, covered in vernix caseosa and with red, wrinkled skin, to the nurse, saying, "Let Xiao Guan take a look!"
Upon seeing her child, Guan Wenru was overwhelmed by immense pain, instantly replaced by indescribable joy and tenderness. She grinned, tears mingling with sweat as they streamed down her face.
When the contractions started, Mei Dandan continued to instruct Guan Wenru to push harder.
There are two more dolls!
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