The next day, Wen Guoer could no longer stay in the hospital. Tang's mother and Su Guoyu also felt that the hospital was not as convenient as home, so they urged Tang Zhan to go and arrange for discharge.
This time, Wen Guoer finally experienced what it felt like to be wrapped like a rice dumpling.
In October, Tang's mother not only made her wear a thick hat and scarf, but also changed her shoes into padded ones.
Fortunately, Tang Zhan borrowed a car from the team, and after getting out of the car, he carried her directly into the house, otherwise she would have been sweating all over!
When they returned home, Xiaobai was the happiest one.
I saw several adults holding a little ball in each hand, circling around them, jumping from time to time, as if they knew that the little master had come out of the hostess's belly and were anxious to take a look.
It didn't calm down until the three little balls were placed in the crib. It came close to the bed and sniffed, then lay down beside the crib, motionless as if to protect them.
Wen Guoer thus began the confinement period unique to this era.
She couldn't take a shower or wash her hair, and had to cover herself tightly all day. At this moment, she was extremely grateful for the existence of space, otherwise she suspected that she would ferment in this month.
"Wife, why don't you wean them off the milk?"
Tang Zhan, who was preparing milk powder, felt distressed when he saw his young wife had to get up in the middle of the night to feed her.
I thought that since I had to add milk powder anyway, I might as well stop feeding them so that my wife could get a good night's sleep.
"The nutritional value of breast milk cannot be compared with formula!"
Wen Guoer knew that the man was worried about her, but as a mother, she wanted to give them the best.
"Then you don't have to get up at night! I'll bring them over and feed them, so you just need to get some rest."
As Tang Zhan spoke, he picked up the little girl and placed her in front of Wen Guoer. He lifted her clothes, gently put the little girl's mouth close to his, and adjusted her into a comfortable position.
After watching his little girl sucking hard, he turned around, picked up the prepared milk powder, and fed it to his two sons.
When the little girl had almost finished eating, he took over the eldest one, and repeated this process without letting Wen Guoer move at all.
Seeing the man's increasingly skilled operation, Wen Guoer smiled knowingly.
This man really thought of everything! Knowing how hard it was for Tang's mother and aunt to take care of her and the child during the day, and wanting them to have a good night's sleep, he took it all on himself at night.
Under the careful care of her family, Wen Guoer recovered quickly. In just a few days, she felt like she had recovered almost completely!
The little dumplings grew very fast. In just a few days, their little faces had stretched out, becoming pink and tender with a fleshy texture.
On the fifteenth day of Wen Guoer's confinement, a telegram arrived from her hometown in Heilongjiang Province: Zhang Xiaocui had given birth to a chubby boy weighing seven pounds! They asked when Tang's mother would be returning.
Tang's mother hadn't expected that she would be away for three months. Seeing the telegram from home, she couldn't help but miss home.
"Guo'er, what are you thinking about from now on? Now your aunt and mother are here and can help take care of the children, but your aunt can't always take leave, right?
After you finish your confinement, if mom passes away, it will be hard for you to take care of three children by yourself!"
In her previous life, there were servants and nannies at home, and she never thought how difficult it was for her sisters-in-law to take care of her little nephews and nieces. They dressed up beautifully all day long, either shopping or having a SPA!
Now that Tang's mother mentioned it, she realized that this was an issue that she had to consider.
My aunt has already taken a half-month leave. Xiaojie still needs to be taken care of at home. She feels a little embarrassed to ask her to stay any longer.
Tang's father is in his hometown, and she can't let the two elders live apart like this forever!
Besides, Tang's father and mother are both good at work, and the big family in their hometown will definitely not want to let them leave.
But if she were really asked to take care of three babies by herself, she really wouldn't be able to handle it!
"Mom, if it really doesn't work, let's ask someone for help! Let Sister Wei also help find out if there is anyone willing to take care of the child."
Wen Guoer felt that this was the best solution she could think of at the moment.
"Hire someone?" Tang's mother frowned when she heard this. "If this gets out, will they label us as wealthy landlords?"
"We're looking for someone to help take care of the children, not to treat them like servants! Who doesn't need help sometimes?"
In fact, Wen Guoer knew very well that after the New Year, the situation outside would improve, and by then, hiring a maid would not be a big deal!
"Okay, let's start looking for one! Mom has been thinking a lot lately. You two are both capable of doing great things, and these three children are still young, so it's time to use someone!"
Mom is thinking about it, and will discuss it with your dad and divide the family property!
That way, your father and I can come and look after your child for two years. When the child is older and you can take care of him, we can go back."
Wen Guoer didn't expect that in order to help her take care of the children, Tang's mother had actually made plans to split the family!
In those days, people in the countryside lived on work points. Once the family split up, it meant that the children had to face heavy labor alone! This was unbearable for many small families.
Therefore, in the village, all the families live together, and the brothers support each other so that they can get through the difficult days!
Unless it is absolutely necessary, the elders will not choose to divide the family for the sake of the overall situation!
"Mom, if we split up now, will my brothers and sisters-in-law have any objections?"
"What can I do if I have a problem with it? Your father and I have raised them to this age, it's time for us to take a break!
Now the family has some savings, enough for them to start their own business!
When the children grow up, they will have to support the family on their own. Who can take care of them forever?"
Wen Guoer saw how clearly Tang's mother thought and knew that she had made a decision:
"Mom, after we divide the family property, you and Dad will live with me and my fourth brother. We will provide for your retirement! Don't ever mention whether you're leaving or not again. Wherever my fourth brother and I live, you can live there!"
In Wen Guoer's heart, she had long regarded Tang's mother as her own mother, and letting the two elders live a comfortable old age was not a burden to her at all.
Tang's mother knew that her daughter-in-law was filial, so she was naturally comfortable living with her youngest son's family.
But she never thought of becoming a burden to them, and she had already made up her mind.
They thought that when they were old and could no longer help their children and grandchildren, they would return to their hometown! In the village, they would not have to spend much money and could spend their old age in peace and quiet.
But at this time she didn't say much to her daughter-in-law, just nodded in agreement.
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