
God's gifts are not always beautifully wrapped. Sometimes wrapped in tears, but in it there are still extraordinary things that should be grateful. That's called blessing. Just like Darren and Karen felt after many obstacles at the beginning of their marriage.
When the dark still has not completely left the sky and dawn appears timidly, grandfather Aswono and Oma Belle have actually been sitting relaxing in the yard of the side yard while enjoying the splash of water from the koi fish pond.
"I'm still wondering, you know, Mas, Darren finally has Karen's offspring! I had lost hope for both of them, so I insisted on hurrying to win Chalvin."
"If we have learned the science of sincerity and remain well-thought of the destiny given, God will definitely give us a better plan" said grandfather.
On the other hand, Karen had just woken up just when the short needle was at the number six. He looked to the side. Blank. Signs that her husband has woken up duly. His head then turned towards the bedside nightstand. Apparently Darren framed the results of last night's USG which was then displayed on the nightstand.
Upon exiting the room, he was surprised to find several ART gathered in front of the room to greet him.
"Amorning, Mba Karen, what's breakfast going to do, huh?" ask one of the ART.
"There's breakfast, Bi. As usual."
"Wouldn't anyone want Mba Karen to eat so that later won't make it, Mba," ART bargained.
Karen shook her head. "Nothing, Bi."
"Mba, Karen, permission to enter the room to clean the room and bathroom," said the other.
"Yes, just go in!"
"Keep anu .. said Mother, the shoes mba Karen who have the right must be stored first. Can't be used." The ART conveys Oma Belle's message to Karen.
Karen scratched her head with a sour expression while muttering inwardly. "Why do you know I like to wear high heels?!"
"Yes, Bi. I'm just wearing flat shoes." Just about to get up, an ART held him back.
"Mba Karen don't come down first. The ladder's been cleaned."
The actions of the ARTs who treated her special made Karen feel strange. This is too much for him!
Until at the time of gathering for breakfast, Oma Belle also treated him look different than usual.
"Karen, you have to eat a lot! The pregnant woman ate it for two."
"Huh? Is Karen pregnant?" Sheila.
Not only Sheila who was surprised, even Chalvin was also shocked to hear the news of her pregnancy. He could hardly believe it, if he did not see the radiant face of the couple. Even the hue of happiness also emanated clearly on Oma and grandfather. Even so, he tried to display mediocre mimicry.
"Congratulations, yes, to you!" chalvin told Darren and Karen.
"That means I'm aunty dong!" sheila said as she pointed to herself.
"Nih, eat a lot of meat so that your first child will be male," said Oma while offering a plate of processed meat menu.
"The sex is determined from the X and Y chromosomes when fertilization occurs, Oma. So, it has nothing to do with the sex of the fetus with the food the mother eats. Most want to be born male or female, just the same, Oma. The important thing is that the birth is safe, the baby and the mother are healthy" Darren explained. Yes, there are still many people who have not been educated if the sex of the child is not determined from the food consumed by pregnant women, but from the seeds sown by men.
"But it's better if the first child is a boy. Moreover, the fetus that Karen conceived was the prospective heir Bratajaya," looks Oma Belle.
Indeed, there are many prominent families in Asian countries that still adhere to a patriarchal culture. From the royal era to the modern era, the wife is required to give offspring of the male sex rather than women. Moreover, family types like Oma Belle who need an heir line to perpetuate their hereditary business.
"Darren, Karen, you're prospective parents now. If jobs and professions there is a time where we can stop or wait for retirement, but being a parent is a role that is done for life and we will not be able to let go of it. By being a parent, we will know the true meaning of fear and patience. Therefore, prepare your mental and energy." Grandfather started advising Darren and Karen.
"Yes, Cake. Oh, yes, the plan was to go home from campus directly to Karen's parents' house. I have not played there for a long time and want to tell them directly," said Darren while wiping his mouth.
"Well, yeah, that's good," said grandfather.
"You want to stay there?" ask Oma.
"No, Oma. Most nights home," Karen replied.
Oma Belle immediately got up from the dining table and walked in a hurry to somewhere. Shortly after, the old woman returned with some sharp objects.
"Now, you have to take this!" Oma Belle gives Karen a small scissor, a needle, and a nail. The old woman even pinned a safety pin on her granddaughter's clothes.
"Well, bring some stuff like gini, Oma?" karen asked in wonder.
"This is the antidote for pregnant women to be kept away from the interference of delicate creatures. You'll be home last night. Who knows there are subtle creatures that are sticky, because the smell of pregnant women is fragrant to them."
"It's just a myth, Oma. It's not logical!" ketus Darren with his head twitching.
"Partially bring the nails of the kek gini, Mba kuntil what. Don't bring a hammer, let's hit it!" timpal Sheila while holding back a laugh.
"Oh, yes, if there later you do not just eat. Especially eating squid."
"The squid is high in protein, contains vitamins and minerals. Why can't pregnant women be consumed?" ask Darren.
"Can't, later your child will often limp! It makes a child's skin like squid ink!"
"It's just a myth, Oma. Just myth. There is no research that proves it all. What not to eat is raw. Raw squid, raw fish, raw meat" Darren replied.
"Mitos .. mites ... myth ... mites .... You are, told by your parents, even ngeyel. A little bit of talk is not in the research," sambar Oma grumbled.
"Everything, right, needs to be proven the truth so as not to be misleading."
"This mother lives first than you, and she also has children first!"
"Udah, Darren .. yes-iyain aja Oma kau," whispered Aswono's grandfather.
Darren and Karen certainly can't fight the Oma Belle who are part of the strongest race on earth. Especially if he has issued a checkmate sentence flagship "first live".
All who heard the news about Karen's pregnancy seemed so joyful, indicating that happiness could be contagious. However, in contrast to Chalvin who had chosen silence even though he was surprised. He was confused to put his current emotional situation. If you say heartbreak, not really. Because, from the beginning he was only limited to liking without hoping to have.
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what pregnancy myths are there in your area gays 😀