Chapter 326 – Nurse, Did You Mix Up the Babies?
“Well, that’s good, that’s good,” Xu Xiangdong breathed a sigh of relief.
Actually, before this, Xu Xiangdong had been somewhat anxious. In Xu Jinning’s view, he might even have had some pre-birth anxiety.
He worried about this and that, his whole demeanor filled with worry, even losing weight.
Now that her sister-in-law had successfully given birth so quickly and smoothly, it was the best possible outcome.
It seemed that the little one was truly a little angel, not causing her mother any suffering.
Although Xu Jinning hadn’t seen her niece yet, her impression of her was already very positive.
However, Xu Jinning was thinking that if painless childbirth were available now, the mother would suffer less.
After all, childbirth for a mother was not just about pain; it was also a life-threatening experience.
Some people couldn’t make it through, and both the mother and child could be lost.
Xu Jinning thought about her own future.
She liked children, and after marrying Xie Ting’an, she would also have children, but…
She was afraid of pain.
She wondered if painless childbirth would become popular by then?
Xu Jinning let her thoughts wander, but couldn’t come up with any conclusions. In the end, she decided not to dwell on it and create unnecessary anxiety for herself.
Meanwhile, the nurse cleaned up the baby and wrapped her in the swaddle they had prepared in advance, then carried her out.
As the father, Xu Xiangdong naturally was the first to take the baby from the nurse’s hands.
Initially joyful, Xu Xiangdong carefully looked into the swaddle and was startled. He couldn’t help but exclaim, “Why is she so ugly?”
Were his two sons born like this too?
Right, when his sons were born, he was away due to some matters that took him out of the province for half a month. By the time he returned, his wife had already given birth to the two sons.
At that time, when he saw his two sons, it had been about a week since their birth, and they were indeed soft and fair.
Therefore, Xu Xiangdong also thought that’s how his sons looked at birth.
So, his daughter should be the same. But now, it was different from what he imagined.
Xu Xiangdong was puzzled. In his family, whether it was his parents or their children, they all had good-looking facial features.
His wife, Wen Yulan, was also like a fairy, fair-skinned and beautiful.
In his fantasies, his daughter would have big eyes, soft and fair skin.
But how could the baby in the swaddle be so red, wrinkled, and not even have her eyes open? She looked more like a little skinny monkey.
So, he asked the nurse with a soulful inquiry, “Comrade Nurse, did you possibly mix them up? My child couldn’t possibly look like this.”
Without any doubt, Xu Xiangdong said seriously, feeling that the baby in the swaddle couldn’t possibly be theirs.
The nurse chuckled helplessly, “Comrade, tonight in this delivery room, your wife is the only one who gave birth to a child, and there’s no possibility of mixing up. This is indeed your child.”
Xu Xiangdong was about to say something when Zhang Ailian came over, “Xiangdong, what are you saying? This is how babies look right after birth. Give it a few days, and she’ll start looking beautiful.”
“All babies look different every day.”
“And look, my granddaughter is so pretty. Those are eyes and that’s a nose.”
Xu Jinning stifled a laugh nearby.
Xu Xiangdong was speechless. Goodness, of course everyone has eyes and a nose. If they didn’t, what would they be? Monsters?
So, Xu Xiangdong looked over at Xu Jinning, who was standing beside him.
Then his expression seemed to say: ‘Ningning, come take a look. Is this really your niece?’
Xu Jinning chuckled helplessly. She suddenly felt that the one who became silly after pregnancy might not be her sister-in-law, but her brother.
Otherwise, why would it be her silly older brother who experienced morning sickness during his sister-in-law’s early pregnancy and developed prenatal anxiety?
Indeed, whether during the previous birth of twins or this time, her older brother had experienced morning sickness and developed prenatal anxiety.
Now, looking at her older brother’s current demeanor, he did seem quite silly.
But really, this silly older brother was unexpectedly adorable.
If her sister-in-law saw him like this, she would surely feel the same.
Thinking this way, Xu Jinning still approached.
She was really looking forward to her little niece.
“Come, Ningning, hold your niece.”
The baby had just been handed from the hands of Xu Xiangdong, the silly dad, to the arms of Grandma Zhang Ailian.
Now, the baby was handed over to Xu Jinning’s arms.
Xu Jinning carefully took her, handling her gently.
Honestly, Xu Jinning had never held a newborn baby before and was a little afraid. She feared accidentally knocking her or causing harm.
But it seemed the little one was obedient.
In the arms of her aunt Xu Jinning, the baby remained peacefully curled up. Her eyes were still closed, but she instinctively nestled closer into Xu Jinning’s embrace, as if showing affection.
This instantly warmed Xu Jinning’s heart, and she grew even more fond of this little one.
Her sister-in-law had mentioned that perhaps this baby had waited for her return to be born, and it turned out to be true.
She returned today, and tonight the baby was born.
Moreover, she was born just an hour ago, sparing her sister-in-law much suffering.
“Little one, I’m your aunt. You’re so adorable,” Xu Jinning’s voice was gentle.
It seemed like the little one had a special fondness for Xu Jinning indeed. She struggled and managed to extend her tiny hand from the swaddle. When Xu Jinning lightly touched her hand, the baby immediately grabbed onto one of her fingers, holding tight.
The baby’s hand was small and soft, yet surprisingly strong as it gripped Xu Jinning’s finger.
“This little one seems to really like her auntie.”
“Ningning is so wonderful, everyone who meets her loves her. It goes without saying.”
Seeing his daughter’s affectionate gesture towards Xu Jinning, Xu Xiangdong suddenly stopped worrying about her appearance.
A little one who loved Ningning so much must surely be his daughter.
He also believed his mother’s words.
Yes, with time, the baby would grow more beautiful, just as lovely as her aunt.
At this moment, with Wen Yulan already taken care of, Xu Xiangdong put his daughter aside and rushed to greet her.
Seeing his wife’s pale face, he immediately felt sorry for her.
Giving birth must have been quite an ordeal for her.
Wen Yulan was transferred to a private room. Although it was costly, the Xu family could afford it.
Having a private room meant Wen Yulan could finally get some good rest.
Rest was crucial for a woman in confinement.
“I need to go back and prepare some food to bring for Yulan later,” Zhang Ailian said.
“I’ll come with you, and later I’ll bring the food over,” Xu Aiguo added.
As for Xu Xiangdong, he naturally stayed in the room to take care of Wen Yulan.
Xu Jinning also expressed her intention to stay and look after her niece.
Anyway, she was on holiday now and had nothing else to do.
Giving birth was indeed physically demanding. Although Wen Yulan had a relatively quick delivery, she was exhausted. She slept through until late at night, just as Xu Aiguo had finished bringing over the food.
As for Zhang Ailian, she didn’t come over because she needed rest herself. She would get up early again to prepare more food for Wen Yulan.
She understood that a woman in confinement needed to eat smaller meals more frequently and that the food had to be nutritious.
