novelxo Chapter 25 Baby Stuff
In the hospital, Ophelia finished the prenatal examination with the help of her familiar doctor. The doctor smiled and said,
“Congratulations, it seems that both you and your baby are doing well.”
“It's always good to have you taking care of me and my child, Doctor Elodie. I really appreciate what you have done for me and
my baby.” Ophelia put on her clothes and said to the doctor.
Doctor Elodie Armstrong was a middle aged woman with tender character and good temper. She smiled warmly and answered,
“You are welcome, Mrs. Chambers. I'm your doctor, and it's my duty to ensure the health of you and your baby. What's more, I
haven’t even had time to express my gratitude to you for your generous help to me and my husband.”
Ophelia got off from the examination bed and said, “I offered my help last time only because Mr. Kyle Stone is my friend. You are
just like a life saver to my baby!”
Seeing that Ophelia insisted on doing things in her way, Doctor Elodie respected her choice. She accompanied Ophelia to the
gate of the hospital and said in a serious tone, “Remember, if you feel anything usual, call me immediately.”
Nodding, Ophelia said with a smile, “Well, I will do it even if you don't tell me that.”
After saying goodbye to Doctor Elodie, Ophelia walked towards Madeleine waiting outside. Once Ophelia got into the car,
Madeleine looked at her and asked with concern, “Hey, is everything alright, Ophelia? Is your little boy doing fine?”
Ophelia smiled and stroked her tummy again, “Why are you so sure that it is a boy? What if it turns out to be a pretty little girl?”
Steering the driving wheel, Madeleine laughed, “Well, a sweet, adorable and pretty little girl will be great as well. I could even
imagine that I dress her like a little princess, accompany her to kindergarten and pick her up before sunset, making her favorite
dishes at home and telling her bedtime stories. And the most important part is to hear from her 'good night, mama Madeleine'
with a sweet and childish voice. Hell, I just can't wait to see your baby now!”
Ophelia burst into laughter and said, “It sounds like you will be a good mama, my dear. Then why don't you just find yourself a
husband and have a baby of your own?”
Madeleine shrugged her shoulders and said in a careless tone, “For me, I’m not going to get married or give birth to a baby, and
I'm serious. It is already frustrating enough for me to find a god damn man and marry him, not to mention to get pregnant and
bear extreme pain of childbirth. Therefore, being your kid's godmother works fine for me, since I can enjoy the happiness of
taking care of a child without bearing any of the frustrations I just mentioned.”
As time passed, they were laughing and talking with each other. After a while, Madeleine took Ophelia to one of the biggest
supermarkets in the city and parked the car in the underground parking lot.
“Why do you bring me here, Madeleine?” asked Ophelia.
“Come on, you know why we are here! You are pregnant for three months, and your kid is growing everyday inside your belly. It
will be necessary for us to prepare some clothes, diapers, toys and other kinds of baby products in advance. Don't tell me that
you're going to put these things aside until your kid is born and crying in your arms.” Madeleine said seriously.
“You're right, but it's just too early for that! My kid is only three months old, and there would still be six or seven months before
the birth. We can just do it later, maybe two months before the expected date of delivery.”
However, Madeleine pointed at Ophelia’s slightly protruding stomach and asked, “You're not going to do that when you tummy
becomes as big as a ball, aren't you?”
Ophelia dumbed, looked down and thought that Madeleine was right. Hanging out there with a protruding stomach would
definitely be a challenge for her in any way.
“Let's waste no time and take the elevator to the baby stuff floor. Let me tell you, you'd better prepare everything in double, since
you don't know whether it is a boy or girl. You need to prepare for everything that might come.” Madeleine said, as if she was the
one who was going to deliver a baby.
Ophelia had no choice but to listen to her. In terms of baby care, Madeleine, a novelist standing in front, was even more positive
and excited than an expectant mother like her.
Madeleine was quite an expert on shopping. First, she took Ophelia's hand and led her to the third floor and bought several
clothes for herself and Ophelia; later, she took Ophelia to the fifth floor, exclusive for baby products, and filled up five shopping
carts with clothes, toys and other stuff.
Seeing the fully-loaded shopping carts in front of them, Ophelia said with a frown, “Hey, Madeleine, I think it is way too much.”
Madeleine let out a dry laugh and answered, “Well, don't worry. The stuff here will make sure that all our purchase would be
delivered to your house safe and sound.”
Ophelia smiled helplessly, and took out an SVIP card from her handbag.
When she was about to pay the bill, Madeleine stopped her immediately.