The Fat Wife of the 1980s Awakens

Chapter 143 Prenatal checkup

Although she still had some doubts deep in her heart, her love for her grandson and concern for her daughter-in-law made her willing to compromise.

In this era, especially in rural areas, prenatal check-ups are not a concept that every family can accept, but Xu Xiufang insists that since the conditions are there, she should give herself and her child the best protection.

She knows very well that in an environment with relatively backward medical conditions, childbirth is still a challenge full of uncertainty, and she has lost the system that once brought her countless conveniences and help.

Through an in-depth and easy-to-understand explanation, Xu Xiufang successfully made her mother-in-law realize the importance of prenatal check-ups. Although Xie's mother couldn't help but mutter, "Isn't this a waste of money?", her eyes revealed her understanding and support for her daughter-in-law.

In the end, although Xie's mother still had reservations, she agreed to help look after Sanbao so that Xu Xiufang and Xie Yi could travel with peace of mind.

In such a family atmosphere, everyone is silently giving and preparing for the upcoming new life in their own way.

As the plan was finalized, Xu Xiufang's heart was filled with anticipation and anxiety, but more of it was the joy and sense of responsibility of becoming a mother.

She knew that no matter what was waiting for her ahead, as long as her family was united, there would be no difficulties that could not be overcome.

And this belief is the force that supports her to move forward bravely.

In order to conceive this long-awaited child, she has spent everything she has, not only exhausting her savings, but also owing a lot of favors to others.

Life is tight these days and every penny has to be calculated carefully. I really can't squeeze out the extra funds to do the necessary prenatal check-ups.

Xie Yi and Xu Xiufang looked at each other with mixed feelings, but for the sake of their child's health, they decided to grit their teeth and persevere and go for a prenatal check-up no matter what.

They did not intend to keep this prenatal checkup trip a secret from their three babies. Instead, they announced the plan to the children a few days in advance, telling them that mom and dad would need to stay in the city overnight and would not be back until the next day.

Dabao and Erbao agreed unexpectedly, especially Erbao, who puffed out his little chest and promised confidently: "Dad, Mom, leave the house to me, you can go without worrying about home!"

As soon as the words fell, Dabao calmly corrected: "Don't worry about anything!"

Erbao blinked and wondered in his heart: I remembered it was clearly about “worrying about the future”, how come it turned out like this?

The two older children are easy to convince, but the youngest is notoriously clingy.

"Mom, aren't you going with me?"

Xiaobao grabbed his mother's hand, his eyes sparkling with anticipation, and begged coquettishly, "Take me with you, okay?"

Xu Xiufang's heart softened instantly, especially when facing her own cute little baby, she had almost no resistance. "But mommy is going to do something important, it will be inconvenient to bring the little baby with her."

"I can do it. I will be very good," Xiaobao insisted stubbornly.

"That depends on whether Dad agrees or not," Xu Xiufang cleverly pushed the question to Xie Yi.

"No~"

Xiaobao shook his head cleverly. He knew that this trick might not work on his father, so he turned to cling to his mother and said, "As long as my mother agrees, my father will definitely agree too."

"It's not that simple. Dad won't listen to Mom on everything," Xu Xiufang tried to fool her. "Dad looks so serious. Mom sometimes can't even beat him."

"No, Dad listens to Mom the most and never quarrels with Mom," Xiao Bao shook his head seriously, his eyes full of deep understanding of his parents' relationship.

He is no longer the child who was easily fooled by his mother's words and could only stare at a piece of candy every day.

As he grew older, he realized more and more clearly that in this warm home, his mother was the one who truly led the way.

Dad’s words may not always count, but mom’s words have a power that cannot be ignored!

Xu Xiufang looked surprised and gently pinched Xiaobao's chubby cheeks. "When did you become so smart?"

Xiao Bao smiled and continued to act like a spoiled brat: "Mom, just promise me~"

"no!"

Xu Xiufang gently pushed him away, "You have to be obedient. Mom and Dad are going to do serious work, not to play. Next time Mom goes out to play, she will definitely take you with her!"

Xiao Bao pouted, knowing that her mother's decision was hard to change, so she had to take a step back and emphasize: "Then you must take me with you next time, okay?"

"I'll definitely take you with me next time I go out to play," Xu Xiufang promised, avoiding his entanglement.

She knew exactly what the little guy was thinking. What a clever guy!

Xiaobao sighed silently in his heart: Mom is so smart, nothing can be hidden from her.

The next morning, just as the sky was turning pale, Xu Xiufang and Xie Yi set out for the city.

At about ten o'clock, they arrived at the hospital in the city and first completed the examination items that required fasting.

As it was not yet time for lunch, Xie Yi ran to the hospital cafeteria and spent two yuan to ask the chef to help heat up the food he brought from home. The simple but warm meal gave both of them a brief relaxation of body and mind.

After the meal, they continued to complete the remaining inspection items, and all the results were not available until the afternoon.

Seeing that all indicators were normal, the two finally felt relieved, as if a huge stone had been lifted from their shoulders.

After settling down in the guesthouse, Xie Yi carefully boiled hot water so that his wife could wash up properly, and her fatigue was relieved a lot.

They did not go out at night. Xie Yi packed dinner from a nearby state-owned restaurant. Although it was simple, it was full of the taste of home.

Because they went to bed early the night before, they both woke up very early the next morning.

Not in a hurry to go home immediately, they enjoyed breakfast leisurely, then went to the city library and carefully selected several books suitable for Dabao to read and prepared to take them home.

It was not until noon that the two of them leisurely boarded the bus home.

At this time, autumn is approaching, and every household is busy storing food and firewood for heating for the coming winter.

Starting from September, whenever Xie Yi had nothing to do after his early shift, he would borrow his neighbor Fang Kai's car and go up the mountain to pull back cartloads of firewood.

With this persistence, plus a day off every month, by November, their small home was surrounded by enough firewood to withstand the cold weather throughout the winter.

The vegetable seeds that Xu Xiufang planted in the spring have been harvested and enjoyed after hard work.

Then, she used the magical seeds in the space to sow again and welcomed the joy of another good harvest.

When the beans and cabbages are ripe, she plans to pick them and make them into dried vegetables that are easy to preserve.