Chapter 182- Born~

"Towels..check..diapers..check...toothbrush..check..."

Zhi Hei made a checklist a month prior to the due date and has been checking daily to make sure everything is prepared in case his babies decide to come out early. Shi Xue's feet was swelled up and it became difficult for her to move around too much. She started staying more in bed to rest and began elevating her legs so that it would improve her blood flow. It is a week before the due date and she had difficulties taking baths alone. Whenever she takes a bath, he would wash her hair for her as she relaxed in the bath tub. He made sure that she got enough rest and prevented any type of interruptions when she napped.

After dinner, the couple stayed in bed together and applied lotion to her belly. Whenever Zhi Hei rubbed her stomach, little feet prints popped up close to where he touched.

"Seems like little ones can't wait to meet their daddy, huh? They've been playing tag with you hahaa" Shi Xue chuckled.

"Hmph, soon, I'll be catching their tiny feet in my hands when I change their diapers. Let's see how they'll play high five with me."

"Pffft. You'll probably lose hahahahaha."

"Hey, hey I'm not that easy to win over."

"Not even if your daughter and son giggles at you hmm? or spreads their arms for a hug? hmmm?"

"....."

"uh huuuuh, hehehee."

Zhi Hei concentrated on her tummy and waited until another footprint or fist shows up. When one of the babies kicked again, he used his finger and slightly poked the tiny print. After that poke, both babies stopped kicking and obediently stayed in her tummy.

"pfft.. seems like they're ignoring you now hahahahaa"

"Seems like I can't win them huh?"

"Nope~"

He rubbed her belly with a huge smile on his face and whispered, "Daddy can't believe that time passes by so quickly, you two are almost born. You two be good in mommy's tummy okay? Just a little bit less than a week and we will meet each other." He kissed her stomach and adjusted her dress.

"mmm.. just a little bit more and they'll greet us happily. Hehe.. time sure passes by quick when everyday is filled with happiness. Sigh, I might miss this feeling of them in my stomach."

"Haha, but you'll never miss it when they are in your arms. Soon, they will be calling you for mommy this and mommy that hahaha."

"They'll be running to you for lots of things too okay? Daddy~"

"Hopefully everything goes well with you and our children. I can't wait to hold them in my arms."

"mhmm... can't wait."

On the day of the due date, the couple were having their breakfast before going to the appointment for her checkup. In the middle of their meal, she felt something wet dripping down her legs. When she touched her legs and saw water, she quickly told Zhi Hei that her water broke.

"Water! Water broke!"

He immediately got out of his seat and rushed her to the hospital. After giving her a checkup, the couple was told that she wasn't ready for labor yet. They could only wait until the babies are ready to come out. She was trying her best to take deep breaths and relax her body as she felt contractions. Zhi Hei held one of her hands and helped her walk around to fasten the dilation process.

"sss.... I..I can't walk anymore... it hurts.." she cried weakly.

His heart ached seeing her in such pain. "Okay..okay.. just a little bit more. A few more steps and then we'll sit down okay? That's right... there we go.. good girl.. you're doing very well.."

The Huang couple and Qian Ling came to visit her. Shen Qi and Hui Yan wanted to come too, but Wei Na had a fever so they stayed home to take care of their daughter. The trio decided to get something to eat and bring food for the couple since it will be a long way till she could give birth.

Finally, after 14 hours of contractions, she is finally ready to give birth. Zhi Hei stayed by her side the whole labor process.

"Just a bit more..one more push... you can do it Xue..1..2 push..."

"nnnnnnn"

deep breaths.

"That's right.. good girl. Breathe in and out.. we're almost there. We could see the baby's head.. just a bit more. You got this..." she squeezed his sweaty palms as she pushed with all her strength.

"nnnnnnn...mm..mph I..." sniffles.

Waaaaa waaaaa

"Congratulations! You two have a baby boy! Just one more to go. Ma'am, you're very brave. Just one more to go!"

Both of them smiled at each other when they saw the nurse cleaning the baby and hearing his cries. Shi Xue closed her eyes and deep breathed a few times.

"You hear that Xue? You did it. We have a baby boy out... just one more. You're doing very well...Let's try another push whenever you're ready okay?"

She nodded slightly and took several deep breaths before pushing. The next minute, a healthy baby girl was born. Her cries were lively and heartwarming to the ears of the couple. Shi Xue laughed and cried when she saw her precious babies in her and Zhi Hei's arms.

wwaaa waaaa

"Hi sweetie, I'm your mommy.. sniff. I love the two of you so much... so much..Nice to meet you. We'll have so much fun and love from now on." Shi Xue whispered as she shed happy tears. Zhi Hei smiled and kissed her on the forehead, "Our babies look just like their mommy."

He turned to his babies and whispered, "Hi, I'm your daddy.. it took a long way for your mommy to bring you to this world. It feels amazing to be your daddy. I promise I'll do my best to support you three.."

After seeing their babies, the nurses took them away. Shi Xue was pale and tired after giving birth that she fell asleep. When she woke up, she saw her babies resting in the same room next to her bed. She smiled and tried to get up. Qian Ling quickly helped her sit up and told her that she can't get off the bed just yet.

"The babies are sleeping peacefully.. shh.. don't wake them up. Here, drink some chicken soup first. Your body is weak right now."

"nn.. are they obedient?"

"They seem to dote on you a lot. Once they were brought next to you, they stopped crying and slowly fell asleep. Zhi Hei fed them earlier and they stopped crying when they saw their father's face. "

"That's great." she smiled with moistened eyes.

"Silly, don't cry. It's bad for mothers to cry during the month of rest after giving birth. You did very well... babies are very energetic. You need energy to take care of these two little ones when they wake up. Drink the soup."

"okay." she wiped her tears and drank the soup while looking at her babies.

Zhi Hei entered the room and immediately wrapped his arms around her,

"How are you feeling? any pain?"

She shook her head and pointed at the twins, "shh.. they're sleeping.."

He nodded and smiled happily, "These two little squirts are so tiny, but could consume a lot."

"hehe... I've decided to breast feed them."

"mm.. I'll have Chen Mu create a diet plan for breast feeding mothers."

"hehe.. I can't believe we have two little angels... they're so adorable."

"Just like their mother. They got the good genes."

"Such sweet talks. Their father is very handsome too alright?"

"Just wait till they learn to run around. Haha.. they'll be sweet talkers."

"Ahem, Have the two of you thought of names for my grandchildren?"

Zhi Hei smiled, "Yep. Our boy's name is Huang Jiang Wei and girl's name is Huang Li Na."

"Oh? One means a determinant mind with power and the other means beauty and elegance. Haha and my grand daughter's name also as a 'Na,' just like Wei Na."

"Hehe, actually mommy, Hui Yan and I decided if we both have daughters, then they will have resembling names. That's why they both of them have the character 'Na.' We hope that our son will grow up with a clear and strong mindset with the power to protect those whom he loves. As for Li Na, we wish her beauty and joy."

"i see, I see. Both are very great names. I'm going to let you two and your babies have your family moment. I'll visit you again later."

"nn.. get home safe."

After Qian Ling left, the couple remained in each other's embrace as they watched their tiny bun and bunny sleep in peace.