Chapter 280 It's Never Your Responsibility
Chapter 280 It's Never Your Responsibility
Because the old woman and her family were making a fuss in the ward, Shen Zhensheng took better care of his wife and children, fearing that the family or other people might have bad intentions.
Moreover, there are many people in the hospital, so it is better to be careful to avoid harming my wife and children. Once I return home and it is safe, I can relax for a while.
"Wife, my mother and the others will bring the meal later. Why don't you eat some cherry tomatoes first? I'll scald them for you."
"Okay, you eat too."
The two of them ate some fruit together. Now Shen Zhensheng didn't let Xiao Baoer eat cold food, so she had to scald the fruit before eating it. It was just right to eat it while it was warm.
"Is it delicious?" Shen Zhensheng gave her another bite of the banana.
"It's delicious. I want to eat more now. I have to feed Tuantuan and Manman. I can't let my daughter and son starve."
"Wife, don't think like that. Don't regard feeding Tuantuan and Manman as a burden. Don't have any psychological pressure. If breastfeeding is too tiring, we can feed them with formula. You just need to do what you are willing to do."
Xiao Baoer did have psychological pressure. She was afraid that she would not be able to feed her two children well. Now after hearing what Shen Zhensheng said, she felt much better.
"Okay, I'll feed her if I can. If I can't, we can just drink formula. We can afford it."
"That's right. You've done a great job giving birth to them. Raising children is not your sole responsibility. I will take good care of them and let you rest and recuperate."
Xiao Baoer was very touched, "Okay, let's raise the child together."
Other people in the ward also started chatting with Xiao Baoer. They all wanted to see the twins, a boy and a girl. They had never seen twins, a boy and a girl, before.
However, Shen Zhensheng refused. Some people always wanted to touch the child's face when they saw the child. The child was too young, and he and Xiao Baoer could not accept strangers touching the child without washing their hands.
Shen's mother and Xiao's mother would take the initiative to wash their hands before holding their children, and then touch the children after washing their hands.
"Your man takes such good care of me. My man doesn't even want to change the baby's diaper," said the woman, who gave birth to a son half a day earlier than Xiao Baoer.
"My man is more careful and patient with children," Xiao Baoer looked at Shen Zhensheng who was applying diaper cream to Tuantuan, and felt very happy.
"Sister, you are luckier than us. Your family can lend a hand and your man is a good one too."
None of these women who had just given birth did not envy Xiao Baoer, and they all joined in their conversation. Only that woman was crying there. She had cried for several times since she gave birth.
"Sister, why are you crying all day? You have to take good care of your body after giving birth to a child. Your husband and mother-in-law can't just leave you here alone," a pregnant woman tried to persuade her.
"My husband went to see a doctor, and my mother-in-law went home a long time ago."
Having more new members in the family is a good thing in itself, but some people insist on giving special treatment to the new members because of their gender, which really makes people feel uncomfortable.
"Hurry up and feed the child. What sin have you committed? She has only drunk some porridge since she was born."
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Everyone in the ward advised her to be more open-minded. The child was still young, and if the mother didn't stand up, the child would die.
"Baoer, your mother and I have prepared some delicious food for you. Try it and see if it suits your taste," said Shen's mother as she hurriedly walked into the ward.
Shen Zhensheng opened the lunch box after washing his hands. In the morning, he made vegetable noodles, steamed fish, stir-fried pork with mushrooms, and pumpkin soup.
"Wife, let's eat. Mom and the others are looking after Tuantuan and Manman."
Shen Zhensheng took a wet towel to wipe Xiao Baoer's hands, then handed her the chopsticks and vegetable noodles. Now Xiao Baoer no longer let him feed her.
"Mom, the noodles you made are really delicious, full of flavor and not too salty."
Hearing Xiao Baoer's praise, both mothers were very happy. As long as Baoer likes to eat it, it's fine. If women are not well taken care of during the confinement period, they will suffer from chronic diseases.
"Honey, I want to have a bite of your meat roll."
Shen Zhensheng picked it up and let her take a bite. It smelled so good.
"Are you still eating? Eat a few more bites."
Xiao Baoer shook her head. "No, just a bite to satisfy my craving. I still want to eat noodles and fish more."
All the women in labor in the ward had started eating. Some had steamed corn bread, and those with better conditions had noodles or chicken soup, but that woman was still sitting on the bed, hugging her daughter and crying.
Finally, her mother-in-law in the bed next to her couldn't bear it anymore, so she gave her a steamed bun and poured her some hot water.
Her man has been out for a long time and hasn't come back yet. It's hard to say whether he ran away secretly.
"Mom, give her an egg. You are a mother after all, and her child is really pitiful. You should do a good deed for Tuantuan and Manman," Xiao Baoer wanted to accumulate blessings for the children, and she really couldn't bear to see her hungry for almost a whole day.
Shen's mother came over and gave her a boiled egg. "My daughter-in-law feels sorry for you, so you can eat this egg. If you take good care of yourself, your child will have a chance to survive."
Shen's mother went back to continue looking after Tuantuan and Manman. The woman was also very hungry. She finished the steamed buns and eggs in just a few bites. After they were finished, no one gave her anything. She still had a long way to go. Her family didn't care about her, and outsiders couldn't care about her even more. No one could support her for nothing.
"Bao'er, Manman has peed. Where are her clothes? I'll change them for her."
Shen Zhensheng put the food on the table and stood up to get the bag containing the children's clothes. "Mom, the left side of this bag is full, and the right side is clumpy. Please take it. My hands are stained with oil from eating just now."
"Okay, I'll go clean her up and put new clothes on her."
After finishing his meal, Shen Zhensheng packed up the lunch box and put it aside. He washed his hands first and then wiped Xiao Baoer's hands clean.
"Mom, have you finished eating the fruit at home? If you have, ask Zhensheng to buy some and send them back home."
Xiao's mother shook her head. "No, you bought a lot last time. The three children eat it every day, including snacks. Just now, the three children ate a lot of food. His grandfather and grandma are at home picking fish bones for them to feed the fish."
"That's fine, just don't make trouble."
The three little ones haven't left their parents for a while. Xiao Baoer was worried that they didn't like or were not used to following their grandpa. Now she feels relieved knowing that they are fine.
"Mom, you guys stay here and watch over Baoer for a while tomorrow afternoon. There are too many people here and it's too chaotic. The child is not safe. I want Baoer to be discharged from the hospital the day after tomorrow morning and go home to recuperate. We can take better care of her at home, and we can prepare whatever Baoer wants to eat in time."
"Okay, then we'll deliver the meal tomorrow morning and stay here to look after Baoer and the child," said Shen's mother.
"Well, you guys stay here. I'll go buy some candies and peanuts for the doctors. They check me out very carefully every time I come to the hospital, and they've been a lot of bother to me since I gave birth. I'll let them share in our good fortune."
"Of course you should, buy more so that everyone can share in the joy."
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