Last year, we stayed up all night in this little house, and eventually, everyone got a little tired, so we just slept in the rooms here.
However, due to Zhu Qianying's special circumstances this year, although the house has underfloor heating, it is cold and windy outside. Considering Zhu Qianying's current condition, her water might break at any time and she would have to rush to the hospital. Therefore, it is more convenient for her to stay at home.
After everyone finished counting down by the lake and welcoming the new year, they returned to the main house to rest in their rooms.
Perhaps because it was Chinese New Year, Zizai begged to sleep with his grandparents, which was exactly what Madam Yan wanted, so she took the little guy into their bedroom.
Zhu Qianying returned to her bedroom, already exhausted.
Since becoming pregnant, Yan Shao has forcibly changed her daily routine to that of an elderly person, insisting that she be asleep before 10:30 no matter what.
Having not stayed up late in a long time, she yawned repeatedly as she walked in arm in arm with Yan Shao.
"Honey, why don't you go take a bath to warm up before going to sleep?"
Zhu Qianying responded groggily, letting Yan Shao help her take off her clothes and soak in hot water. Once she was warm, Yan Shao picked her up, dried her off, and tucked her into bed.
She actually fell asleep the moment her face touched the soft blanket. As for when Young Master Yan dressed her or when he went to bed with her, she had no idea.
Zhu Qianying was awakened by a hard kick from the baby in her belly. She vaguely felt that it was a reminder from the baby.
At this time, my stomach also seemed to be a little more painful.
She nudged Yan Shao, who was always a vigilant sleeper, and even more so lately. He immediately opened his eyes, looked down at Zhu Qianying, and kissed her forehead. "Baby, what's wrong?"
"Honey, the baby should be coming out to see us soon..."
Yan Shao immediately released her hand, but leaned closer, asking anxiously, "Is your stomach starting to hurt?"
Zhu Qianying touched her belly, clearly feeling the baby's fist pounding against it. Then, a contraction pain came. "Hmm, a little..."
Yan Shao quickly rolled out of bed and pressed the phone on the bedside table. "Uncle Hai, get the car ready right away, Ying'er is about to give birth!"
As he spoke, he quickly hung up the phone, picked up the loose, thick clothes and overcoat that he had been keeping by his bedside, and put them on Zhu Qianying one by one.
After helping her wash up, he quickly tidied himself up as well. Ten minutes later, he helped Zhu Qianying downstairs.
"Mommy, is my little sister coming out yet?"
Awakened by the noise, Zizai, though still sleepy, bounced over excitedly and asked happily.
Zhu Qianying nodded, "That should be true..."
A glint flashed in Zizai's eyes as he carefully took Zhu Qianying's other hand.
The Yan couple, also dressed neatly, came forward to greet her. "Ying'er, are you feeling unwell?"
Zhu Qianying shook her head. "Mom, it doesn't hurt too much, but the baby keeps kicking me."
The five of them got into the car together. Yan Shao, Zizai, and Old Man Yan took turns touching Zhu Qianying's belly.
"Ouch! My little sister kicked me! Mommy, she kicked so hard, does it hurt?"
This isn't the first time Zizai has experienced a baby's movements, but this time, the baby seems particularly restless. Judging from Zhu Qianying's experience, it's estimated that in a few hours, everyone will be able to see the true face of this active baby.
Yan Shao had already made arrangements with the hospital, so as soon as the car entered the hospital parking lot, he could see the stretchers and medical staff waiting there.
Needless to say, in the dead of night with the wind howling, no one but Mrs. Yan would be so attentive and patient.
Zhu Qianying wasn't in too much pain. The doctor first examined her and said, "Young Master Yan, judging from the degree of dilation of the young mistress's cervix, she can go directly to the delivery bed."
Yan Shao's usual composure was completely shattered today.
He grabbed the doctor's hand and asked anxiously, "Can she have a natural birth? If it's dangerous or she's in a lot of pain, should we do a C-section?"
"The young mistress's condition is very optimistic. She should be able to have a natural birth. Moreover, I suggest that even if it means going through some pain, it's better for both the young mistress and the baby."
"But……"
Before Yan Shao could say anything more, Zhu Qianying, who was lying on the bed, grabbed his hand.
"Listen to the doctor, I'm fine, and I'm not in too much pain right now. Don't worry, our babies are very caring. It was the same when I gave birth to my son, it went very smoothly and didn't cause me much trouble!"
Zhu Qianying knew that this man couldn't bear to see her in pain, so she pretended to be relaxed and spoke comfortingly.
But in fact, after the car was parked in the hospital parking lot, the contractions started to become more frequent and the pain became more and more intense.
Therefore, although she spoke lightly, the trembling hand she held while gripping Yan Shao betrayed her.
Yan Shao clasped his hands together, tightly enveloping her hands within them.
He stared at her intently, his dark eyes filled with pity, reluctance, and deep love.
After a moment, he finally relented, "Okay, I'll listen to you! But you have to promise me that if you can't take it anymore, you'll say so!"
Zhu Qianying nodded solemnly!
But Yan Shao knew she definitely wouldn't tell!
Unless the doctor insists on a cesarean section, given her personality, she would not give up the possibility of a natural birth, even if it meant excruciating pain.
Because the doctor said that vaginal delivery is better for the baby!
After the examination, the midwife pushed Zhu Qianying into the delivery room. At the door, Zizai whined for a while, wanting to go into the delivery room with Yan Shao. Finally, Yan Shao whispered something in his ear, and he reluctantly nodded, then let Yan Shao pick him up.
"Mommy, you can do it!" he said, giving Zhu Qianying two kisses on the cheek.
Zhu Qianying touched his face, a forced smile appearing on her lips. "Well, little one, be good and wait outside with Grandpa and Grandma. In a little while, the doctor will bring the baby out."
Zizai returned to Yanbo and his wife's side, watching with great reluctance as the medical staff wheeled Zhu Qianying into the delivery room.
Yan Shao accompanied him inside as his partner. He thought he was mentally prepared, after all, he had received personal instruction from the Ji brothers a few months ago.
But when he saw Zhu Qianying's face contorted in pain, and large drops of sweat streaming down her pale face, his heart suddenly clenched. The suffocating and powerless feeling, as if he couldn't breathe, made him panic and frighten.
He reached out and tightly grasped Zhu Qianying's hand, whose veins were bulging. "Baby... if it hurts, just cry out..."
Even though he said that, Zhu Qianying just bit her lip and didn't utter a sound.
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