novelraw Chapter 1420 - 934: Concerns (Part 2)
Chapter 1420 - 934: Concerns (Part 2)
"Where’s Big Brother?" Chuxia asked while glancing around.
"He went to the study with Laosan; it seems Grandpa has something to discuss with them."
"Then I’ll take you for a walk..." Chuxia stood up, reaching out to pull Yu Tao, "Sis-in-law, you need to move around more now. Honestly, the last time I saw you, you seemed a bit thin; how come you’ve gained so much suddenly? It’s faster than inflating a balloon."
Zhou Xiangping also stood up, "Exactly, I feel the same way, and Sis-in-law always complains that I’m nagging her."
"I was just joking; how could I dislike you?" Once out the door, Yu Tao looked around to make sure no one was nearby before saying, "Actually, I think I’ve gained weight because of psychological reasons.
I went to the Capital City and then visited my parents. Coincidentally, I ran into my cousin-in-law from my second uncle’s family, who came to visit. She scrutinized me and then dragged me to her place.
Her baby just turned one, dark and thin. She told me she didn’t eat well during pregnancy, which affected the child, making it hard for him to catch up. She insisted that I eat more.
Since then, whenever it’s mealtime, the image of that scrawny little nephew pops into my head, and my stomach feels instantly empty. Then,... " she spread her hands, "I’ve become this fat.
Now I’ve realized what the problem is, but my appetite has grown. If I don’t eat enough, I feel anxious and can’t concentrate on anything else."
"Why didn’t you say something sooner?" Zhou Xiangping looked at her speechlessly, "See, I knew there must be an issue for you to have gained weight like this. Mom and Grandma didn’t believe me, insisting that I was just talking nonsense."
"Every time Mom and Grandma make something delicious and see us eating a lot, they’re overjoyed. I didn’t want to disappoint them, so I thought I’d control myself. In the end... here we are."
Actually, in later generations, pregnant women gain much more weight than Yu Tao, but in this era, there are so few people who are overweight, which makes her appear fatter than normal. Chuxia comforted, "Sis-in-law, don’t worry too much. Actually, you’re not that overweight.
Now that paying attention doesn’t help, wait until after the baby is born; then you can use an abdominal band during recovery. You’ll gradually slim down, although the process may be quite difficult. If you’re determined, returning to your former shape shouldn’t be a problem. So for now, don’t get too upset or tangled up over this."
"Does it really work?" Yu Tao looked at Chuxia with anticipation, "Aren’t you trying to cheer me up on purpose? To be honest, I don’t even want to look in the mirror now; seeing myself makes me feel sick."
"It’s not as bad as you say; don’t worry. I’m not just comforting you. As long as you have willpower, slimming back down is a sure thing."
"But after the baby is born, don’t you need to eat nutritiously for breast milk?" Zhou Xiangping looked at Chuxia with suspicion, "With your plan, won’t nutrition fall short?"
"It’s not like you can’t eat after childbirth. It’s just that with the abdominal band on, the appetite will decrease slightly, and..." Chuxia glanced at Zhou Xiangping, "You’re slim. After giving birth, you’ll need to use an abdominal band too; otherwise, it will be difficult to regain your figure later."
"I need to use it too?"
"Yes, why do many people have thick waists and large bellies after giving birth?" Chuxia explained while gesturing, "Once your big belly is gone, there’s suddenly so much empty space, so the stomach and intestines start to occupy it. Over time, isn’t it going to sag and be hard to retract?"
After pondering for a while, Zhou Xiangping nodded, "Makes sense, makes sense. Third sister-in-law, what you learned wasn’t in vain; you know everything and can apply it practically. That’s impressive."
Chuxia simply smiled without saying anything. It’s not something you’d find in books; it’s just what the beauty-conscious girls from her era figured out from personal experience.
However, strong willpower is indeed necessary for this. When you first start using it, the discomfort isn’t the only issue; frankly speaking, you’d probably wish you were dead.
She hasn’t experienced it herself, but her neighbor’s sister-in-law, a particularly strong woman, cried several times over this. If it weren’t unbearable, why else?
Thinking this, she slightly regretted suggesting this idea to Yu Tao. What if she ended up with postpartum depression because of this? She’d feel terrible!
With this in mind, Chuxia quickly reassured, "Sis-in-law, let’s not get too tangled up with this now. Actually, once the baby is born, the exhaustion might help slim you down.
As for using the abdominal band, I’m merely presenting the idea. If it’s uncomfortable, just ditch it. Regardless, the health of the baby and mom is the top priority, right?"
"Yes." Yu Tao nodded, "Don’t worry, I won’t get fixated. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be eating like crazy until now. I don’t really enjoy being this overweight, but I do believe that, for the baby’s sake, it’s okay to look unattractive temporarily.
Even if I can’t slim down, it’s fine. Your big brother won’t leave me because of it; he’s not that kind of person. However, in principle, I still need to pay attention.
Otherwise, when walking together with your big brother, he might not mind, but I’d feel embarrassed if someone mistook me for his elder. That’d be even more humiliating, haha..."
Chuxia and Zhou Xiangping looked at each other speechlessly. No matter what, it’s not as serious as she says; she’s just a bit chubby. It’s not like someone would mistake her for Big Brother’s mom...(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)