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Liu Lin stood in front of the mirror, carefully examining her reflection. At the age of 51, she still maintains her elegant temperament, but the fine lines at the corners of her eyes quietly tell the traces of time. She and her husband, Liu Jianguo, run a small advertising agency together and have a thriving career. Ten years ago, they adopted the smart and lovely Liu Yao, and their lives seemed to be happy. However, Liu Lin always had an unfulfilled wish in her heart - to have a biological child.
"Linlin, it's time to go." Liu Jianguo's voice came from downstairs, interrupting Liu Lin's thoughts.
"It's coming!" Liu Lin responded, took a deep breath, and stepped downstairs.
In the hospital, Liu Lin lay on the examination bed, absentmindedly listening to the doctor's advice. Suddenly, the doctor's words brought her back to her senses.
"Ms. Liu, congratulations, you're pregnant."
Liu Lin's eyes widened, and she couldn't believe her ears for a while. "What? I... I'm pregnant? "
The doctor nodded, his expression becoming serious. "But, given your age, I must warn you of the risks of advanced maternal age. You need to think carefully. "
Walking out of the hospital, Liu Lin's mind echoed with the doctor's words. She wandered aimlessly through the streets, memories flooding back. Years of infertility treatment, countless disappointments and tears, and the moment when the adoption was finally decided were all flashed in front of my eyes.
"Is this child a gift from God?" Liu Lin muttered to herself, her eyes moist.
Back home, Liu Lin stood at the door and hesitated for a long time. Do you want to tell your family the news? She was worried about her husband's reaction, and she was even more afraid that the news would affect Liu Yao. "Give me some more time," she said to herself, taking a deep breath and pushing the door open.
"Mom, you're back!" Liu Yao's cheerful voice came, and Liu Lin barely squeezed out a smile.
During dinner, Liu Lin absentmindedly poked at the food on the plate, and peeked at her husband and daughter from time to time.
"Mom, what's wrong with you today? Isn't it uncomfortable? Liu Yao was keenly aware of her mother's abnormality.
Liu Lin was taken aback and hurriedly shook her head, "It's okay, maybe I'm too tired from work." "
"Linlin, do you want me to make an appointment with a doctor for you?" Liu Jianguo asked with concern.
"No, I'll just take a break." Liu Lin smiled reluctantly, but her heart turned upside down. She looked at the family members who cared about her in front of her, and couldn't help but think: What kind of impact will having a child at this age have on our family?
One evening a few days later, Liu Lin finally made up her mind to discuss with her husband. She took a deep breath and called softly, "Husband, I have something to tell you." "
Liu Jianguo put down the newspaper and looked at his wife with concern: "What's wrong, Linlin?" "
Liu Lin hesitated, but said directly: "I... I'm pregnant. "
Liu Jianguo's eyes widened, and he was speechless for a while. After a while, he stammered and asked, "You... Are you sure? "
Liu Lin nodded and handed the physical examination report to her husband. After Liu Jianguo read it carefully, a complicated expression appeared on his face.
"Husband, what do you think?" Liu Lin asked cautiously.
Liu Jianguo took a deep breath and held his wife's hand: "Linlin, no matter what decision you make, I will fully support you." But—" he paused, "we have to think about the real things." Our age, our financial situation, and the impact on Yaoyao. "
Liu Lin nodded, and the confusion in her heart was even worse.
In the following days, Liu Lin began to secretly observe Liu Yao. One day, she overhears her adopted daughter talking on the phone in her room.
"... While I am grateful for my adoptive parents, I sometimes wonder what would happen if I were my biological parents. Liu Yao's words came into Liu Lin's ears, making her heart sink.
Liu Lin leaned lightly against the wall, tears flowing down unconsciously. She was even more hesitant to give birth to this child.
As time went on, Liu Lin's body began to have pregnancy reactions. One morning, she suddenly felt a bout of vertigo in the bathroom and lost consciousness.
"Mom! Mother! What happened to you? Liu Yao's exclamation woke Liu Lin up.
"It's fine, maybe a little hypoglycemia." Liu Lin smiled reluctantly and wanted to stand up.
Liu Yao insisted on taking her to the hospital. In the emergency room, the doctor had to reveal the fact that Liu Lin was pregnant to the family.
"Pregnant?" Liu Yao looked at her mother in surprise, and a complicated expression flashed on her face.
Liu Lin felt a burst of self-blame and uneasiness, and didn't dare to look directly into her adopted daughter's eyes.
After being discharged from the hospital, the atmosphere at home became delicate. Liu Jianguo took care of Liu Lin carefully, while Liu Yao became silent.
One night, Liu Lin overheard a low sobbing voice coming from Liu Yao's room. She gently pushed open the door and saw her adopted daughter sitting on the bed with her knees crossed.
"Yaoyao, what's wrong?" Liu Lin asked softly, her heart full of worry.
Liu Yao looked up and saw Liu Lin, her eyes were full of tears: "Mom, have you always wanted a biological child?" "
This question was like a sharp blade, stabbing Liu Lin's heart. She hurriedly sat down beside Liu Yao and hugged her tightly in her arms.
"Yaoyao, listen to me," Liu Lin said in a choked voice, "This kid is an accident. But adopting you was a deliberate decision for me and your dad, and the most correct thing we have ever done in our lives. "
Liu Yao slowly calmed down in her mother's arms, raised her head and asked, "Then what are you going to do?" "
Liu Lin sighed: "To be honest, I'm also hesitating. "
There was a brief silence in the room. Suddenly, Liu Yao opened her mouth and said, "Mom, give birth, there is me." I would be the best sister for this kid. "
Liu Lin looked at her adopted daughter in surprise, her eyes full of emotion and relief. She hugged Liu Yao tightly and felt unprecedented warmth and strength. At this moment, she realized that her decision was not only about herself, but also about the future of her entire family.
Liu Yao's support gave Liu Lin great courage, but she was still undecided. Early the next morning, she began to actively contact doctors and specialists, hoping to have a more complete understanding of the risks of advanced maternal age.
"Ms. Liu, although medical technology is now very advanced, there is indeed a lot of risk in getting pregnant at the age of 51," Dr. Li, an obstetrician and gynaecologist, patiently explained, "For example, the probability of complications such as gestational diabetes and gestational hypertension will be higher." "
Liu Lin carefully wrote down every note, expecting and apprehension in her heart. Back home, she sat down in front of her computer and began to seek advice anonymously online. Soon, she received a variety of different voices.
"I gave birth to a healthy baby at 54, don't worry!" A netizen encouraged.
Another took the opposite view: "It's too risky to be worth the risk." "
Looking at these various replies, Liu Lin sighed. Just as she was deep in thought, Liu Jianguo gently patted her shoulder.
"Linlin, let's have a good talk," Liu Jianguo said, "about future plans." "
In the next few days, Liu Lin and Liu Jianguo began to seriously plan for the future. They sat in their study and discussed possible financial adjustments and changes in their work arrangements.
"If I decide to give birth, I may need to reduce my workload," Liu Lin said.
Liu Jianguo interrupted her: "Don't worry, I will take on more projects to make up for the income gap." "
As she was talking, Liu Yao knocked lightly on the door: "Dad, Mom, can I join the discussion?" "
Looking at her adopted daughter's sensible appearance, Liu Lin felt a warm current in her heart. She beckoned to Liu Yao: "Of course, Yaoyao, come quickly." "
To Liu Lin and Liu Jianguo's surprise, Liu Yao not only took the initiative to take on more housework, but also began to learn parenting knowledge. One night, Liu Lin saw Liu Yao reading a book about newborn care.
"Yaoyao, you don't have to be like this," Liu Lin said with some distress.
Liu Yao raised her head and said with a smile, "Mom, I want to do something for this family." And, I'm really looking forward to having a little brother or little sister. "
Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, Liu Lin is 16 weeks pregnant. In the prenatal examination room, Liu Lin nervously waited for the results. The doctor finally smiled after carefully examining the indicators.
"The fetus is growing well," the doctor said, "but I still have to remind you to take a break and have regular check-ups." "
Walking out of the consultation room, Liu Lin saw Liu Jianguo and Liu Yao waiting outside. The three of them looked at each other and smiled, and at that moment, the balance in Liu Lin's heart finally began to tilt. She thought: With such a good husband and daughter by her side, what is there to be afraid of?
Back home, the whole family sat around the living room and had an in-depth conversation. Liu Lin expressed his worries and expectations, and Liu Jianguo once again expressed his full support.
Liu Yao held her mother's hand and said sincerely, "Mom, I know you have always wanted a biological child. Now that the opportunity has come, we will work together to overcome the difficulties. "
Hearing this, Liu Lin could no longer control her emotions, and tears burst out of her eyes. She hugged Liu Yao tightly, and the last trace of hesitation in her heart disappeared.
From that day on, Liu Lin seemed to be a different person. She began to actively adjust her work and rest, pay attention to her diet, and insist on moderate exercise every day. Liu Yao often accompanied her to read books on pregnancy health, while Liu Jianguo took on more work to free up time to take care of his wife.
Looking at the increasingly bulging abdomen, Liu Lin was full of emotion: a 51-year-old pregnant woman was originally a risky challenge, but because of the love and support of her family, it turned into a journey full of hope and warmth.