Chapter 124 Post-Wedding Extra: Baby (Part 5)
After the Lunar New Year and the arrival of spring, Jiang Wan's belly was noticeably protruding after she took off her thick down jacket.
Sun Qianyu said that when she saw her, she couldn't tell that she was pregnant before because she was covered in a long coat in winter. Now, she definitely looks like a pregnant woman.
However, Jiang Wan was already thin, and with good nutrition management during her pregnancy, she didn't gain much weight. Apart from her belly, which was impossible to hide, she looked no different from a girl in her early twenties.
Not to mention, Jiang Wan's skin condition improved more and more after she became pregnant.
I don't know why, but I haven't developed any spots or acne, nor has my face become saggy. Instead, my skin has become increasingly firm and hydrated, and my complexion has a rosy glow.
Sun Qianyu was filled with envy upon seeing this, and frankly said that the face masks she had bought for several thousand yuan were a waste of money.
Jiang Wan jokingly suggested that she get pregnant too, but Sun Qianyu waved her hand repeatedly, saying that she and Jiang Shengming wanted to enjoy two more years of life as a couple, but she could first experience being the godmother of Jiang Wan's baby.
So, whenever she had free time, this soon-to-be godmother would accompany Jiang Wan to maternity and baby stores, where they bought a whole bunch of things, including strollers, cribs, baby clothes, teething toys, and diapers.
Every time the two went shopping, Zhou Chong and Jiang Shengming would sit in the coffee shop downstairs, and when his wife's phone rang, they would go upstairs to pick her up and help her carry her things.
In Jiang Wan and Sun Qianyu's words, this was their best friend time, and they didn't want men around to disturb them. They saw their husbands every day at home, so of course they had to spend time alone with their best friends when they went shopping.
OK, fine.
He dared not disobey his wife.
Under Zhou Chong's guidance, Jiang Shengming also became a true wife-obsessed man.
Having enjoyed a relaxed and pleasant second trimester, there are only two months left until the due date.
Jiang Wan's body gradually became somewhat bloated, and her emotions gradually became somewhat unstable.
As her belly grew larger, the feeling of it sagging became heavier and heavier. The few steps she took to walk from the living room to her room often left her breathless.
My appetite isn't as good as it was a while ago. I often feel full after eating just a little bit. I don't want to vomit, but I just have indigestion and a poor appetite.
Jiang Wan worked until her 35th week of pregnancy, then took leave early to rest at home and prepare for childbirth.
After stopping going to the company, Jiang Wan stayed at home all day, and while she had nothing to do, she became increasingly anxious.
Besides accompanying her to prenatal checkups every week, Zhou Chong still had to go to work, since he couldn't ignore his investment banking business.
Not wanting to leave Jiang Wan alone at home during the day, they changed the housekeeper from a part-time worker to a live-in housekeeper, and the hired postpartum nanny also started work ahead of schedule.
Shan Tong and Feng Qing also often came to her house during the day to keep her company.
But Jiang Wan didn't have much energy to deal with them, especially since Shan Tong would always come to ask her if she had an appetite, if the baby was kicking her belly frequently at night, if she could sleep well, and if her swollen instep was uncomfortable...
She couldn't help but want to cry.
How could I not feel uncomfortable?
She was in so much pain.
Although in her mother's heart she could always be a daughter who never grew up, now that she was about to become a mother herself, she didn't want to appear so vulnerable in front of Shan Tong anymore.
So she always just smiled and said, "It's alright, we'll be free soon."
When Zhou Chong got home from get off work that evening, she snuggled in his arms and cried.
They said her feet were so swollen that it hurt her to walk, and she had stretch marks on her stomach. They said she was fat and ugly.
Zhou Chong waited until she had cried enough before wiping away her tears and picking up the pregnancy oil from the bedside table.
"You're not fat at all. The doctor said you've controlled your weight very well during pregnancy. Your stretch marks aren't ugly either; they're cute little waves. Come on, let me apply some oil and massage them for you."
"Mmm." Jiang Wan sniffed, wriggled out of his arms, and lay down on the bed.
She knew it was all due to the effects of pregnancy hormones. After crying it out, she felt less upset when she thought about it.
Zhou Chong was indeed emotionally stable, receiving all her negative emotions like a garbage can every day, and then massaging her legs and applying oil before bed.
After doing all this, Zhou Chong helped her cover herself with the blanket, turned off the light, and went to sleep.
In late pregnancy, it's not suitable to sleep on your back. Sleeping on your left side all the time can also make your back uncomfortable. You can't snuggle in Zhou Chong's arms and sleep like before, as it's easy to put pressure on your belly.
Jiang Wan tossed and turned several times, finding it difficult to fall asleep.
Zhou Chong leaned in from the side and hugged her from behind, gently stroking her stomach with his large hand. "Can't you sleep?"
"Mmm." Jiang Wan nodded with her back to him, and placed her hand on her stomach, overlapping Zhou Chong's hand.
As I clasped my hands together, my belly suddenly moved upwards, followed by several more thumping sounds.
"The baby has started kicking me again," Jiang Wan said softly.
"Yes, the baby senses Mommy and Daddy and is greeting us." Zhou Chong smiled gently, his breath brushing against his ear.
Jiang Wan gave a light "humph," "No, that's not true. Baby is a night owl and likes to be out and about late at night. It has nothing to do with you."
She had just finished speaking when she suddenly felt a sharp kick in her stomach, which made her cry out in pain.
Zhou Chong gently touched her belly and felt the intense fetal movement he had just experienced.
"Look, the baby says that's not true. He just likes to play with Mommy and Daddy and he likes to chat with Daddy."
After recovering from the shock, Jiang Wan couldn't help but chuckle when she heard Zhou Chong's words. She turned her head and poked his cheek, saying, "I've noticed that you're quite shameless now."
"No way!" Zhou Chong said, pushing his face forward.
"Where is there no?" Jiang Wan smiled and poked again. "The baby stays in my belly every day, so it's understandable that it has feelings for me, but it's not familiar with you at all, okay?"
“If you are familiar with me, the baby will be familiar with me.” Zhou Chong said seriously, “The teacher in the parenting class said that it is the best prenatal education for the father to talk to the baby often during pregnancy.”
Jiang Wan raised an eyebrow. "Really? You were just wasting your time taking those online classes?"
Zhou Chong nodded, "Of course, I studied very hard and got full marks on all my graduation exams."
Jiang Wan chuckled, "You want me to praise you, academic genius?"
Zhou Chong thought for a moment, then smiled slightly, "It's fine if you don't praise me."
"Just give me a reward."
As soon as he finished speaking, the aroma of wormwood spread out.
A tender and delicate kiss.
Jiang Wan closed her eyes, and the fetal movements in her belly became more frequent...
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