Chapter 152 - Women's Struggle
Two weeks passed. Luna has been allowed to breastfeed her babies. She remained indifferent and instead asked Ethan to go to work instead of at home, she would see her husband more and more or it would spoil her mood. Shandra and Arsha have returned to their home because it turns out that at this time Shandra is pregnant and experiencing morning sickness and has to rest completely.
Currently, Luna is breastfeeding Keenan accompanied by Rita who is carrying Keyra. it was quiet in the mansion because Ethan and Dina were attending the wedding ceremony of Edward and Sarah. Because after all, they are Edward's family.
Luna leaned between the piles of pillows on the bed to be precise in the twins' room with Rita. she felt the pain on the second day of breastfeeding her baby to the point of wincing in pain every time the babies started sucking her nipple and would get used to it after a few minutes
"Huff... why does it hurt so much, Mom. I didn't think that breastfeeding would be so painful." Luna winced in pain when Keenan had just sucked her nipple.
"When you get used to it, it won't hurt anymore, dear," Rita said while cradling Keyra who was waiting for her turn to breastfeed. Ah, the baby must be patient because the mother has not been able to breastfeed two babies at once.
"Is it when mom breastfeeds me and sister Shandra, are you in pain like this?" asked Luna as she felt her chest throb painfully until she planted her feet on the bed to vent the pain.
"Yes," answered Rita with a smile looking at Luna who was in pain. "Every mother who breastfeeds will be in pain the first time. There are even those who are still in pain for up to a month," she continued.
Luna sighed as she neutralized herself as she got used to Keenan's tiny mouth sucking her nipple. She glanced at Keyra who started crying waiting for her turn in her mother's lap.
"If this continues, I'm not strong, Mom?" asked Luna with an uncertain look.
"Sure you can," answered Rita while calming Keyra by patting her butt. "If you're worried they won't be full enough because they're sharing, you can supplement by giving them formula milk."
"I think so, Mom. I also get hungry easily since I started breastfeeding yesterday," said Luna. Keenan suddenly stopped sucking and stopped sucking her nipples.
"Awww ...." Luna was in pain again. When the start it hurts, when finish it feels hotter and more painful. The young mother's eyes filled with tears.
"Why was it suddenly released, son. Mommy was surprised because wasn't ready." Luna looked anxiously at Keenan who was sleeping because he was already full with lips still wet from breast milk. She immediately wiped the baby's tiny lips with her thumb.
"You will be hungry easily and eat a lot but not fat. Because of the nutrients you get, it becomes breast milk for them." Rita glanced at Keenan who she admitted was very similar to Ethan.
"Yes, mom. I will eat a lot Now, for their sake," said Luna sincerely.
"Now it's Keyra's turn to breastfeeding."
"Later, Mom. I put Keenan into the crib first," Luna said as she closed her shirt button again, then carried Keenan out of bed and walked to the crib. She carefully put her son down so she wouldn't wake up or be shocked.
finished putting Keenan to sleep, Luna returned to the bed and leaned against the pillows. She immediately took Keyra from her mother's lap, then unbuttoned her shirt again to feed the baby girl to the right of her milk source. Because Keenan is already suckling on the left side.
"Pppfff...so hurt!" Luna winced in pain when Keyra started sucking her nipple. "I'm tired, Mom. This hurts so much," she said with teary eyes but couldn't bear to see her baby who had started to drink her breast milk.
"Just be patient. If you don't give your breast milk, your breasts will swell and you can have a fever. Anyway, if you are patient, the pain will slowly go away." Rita continued to convince Luna not to give up.
"Wrong means. I thought it was normal for breastfeeding people, but it hurts," said Luna when she started to feel comfortable.
"The struggle as a mother is endless, dear," Rita replied while watching Keyra enthusiastically sucking breast milk. "I'm proud of you because you instantly became a mother to your two babies. It wasn't easy."
"I didn't think it would be me who became a mother first, not Shandra," Luna remembers her sister who is having trouble having children.
"Now she is a mother-to-be too. I hope she can keep the womb until the time is born."
"Yes, mom. I hope Shandra doesn't have to go through something bitter like me." Luna grumbled remembering her ugly belly.
"Don't be sorry. It's for your baby," said Rita.
Luna only responded with a nod. if her mother knew, her daughter was also losing love for her husband because of the hurt at her husband's attitude that was once indifferent and selfish.
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Viona secretly came to Edward's wedding which was held at a hotel with an outdoor theme. She was standing near a palm tree some distance from the crowd of guests who were watching the wedding. The woman shed tears when she saw the man who is still legally her husband, is now also a husband to another woman who incidentally is her former secretary.
Even though Viona wants a divorce, her love for Edward still feels so deep. she was also not willing if her husband married Sarah. However, like it or not, the woman must be willing because the man is accused of impregnating the woman who is currently his second wife.
"Viona."
Viona was a bit surprised and looked back, saw someone who called while patting her shoulder.
"Doctor."
That person was a doctor who used to treat and accompany her to the hospital. he looks more handsome in a black tuxedo suit combined with a gray tie and neatly combed hair. The man also wore rimless glasses which made him look even more charming.
"You are here too, Why don't you come closer?" asked the Doctor.
"It's impossible for me to come closer, Doc," said Viona while wiping her tears roughly.
The doctor frowned and asked again, "why?"
"Because my husband is married," replied Viona, looking down to cover her sadness.
"So, this is your husband's wedding? I truly don't know because I came only to represent my parents." The doctor was getting more and more sorry for Viona.
Viona smiled faintly then said. "Yes. He does have to, when in fact we are not officially divorced."
"You have to be patient, may happiness come to you soon." The doctor continued to watch Viona who was trying to stay strong. At that time, Viona wore a white mini dress combined with a silver blouse with a ribbon on the collar and let her slightly wavy hair flow neatly. the woman looked beautiful, unfortunately, that beauty was stained with tears because Edward married Sarah.
"Thank you for always strengthen me.
then excuse me," said Viona, about to leave.
"Viona, Wait!" The doctor held Viona's hand to prevent it.
"Why?" Fiona asked.
"Uh, let me take you," replied the doctor a little nervously.
"I was escorted by the driver. You don't have to take me," said Viona with a smile seeing the doctor looking nervous.
"Well then, I want to invite you to have breakfast at the cafe. Would you like it?"
"Well, I happen to have not had breakfast." finally Viona obeyed the doctor's invitation. Because she also needs a friend to accompany her who is upset