Chapter 56: 56 Vaccination
Chapter 56: 56 Vaccination
Avoid going for vaccinations on Saturdays and Sundays as it is particularly crowded then, since many parents work during the week and only have time to take their babies for vaccinations on the weekend.
Moreover, vaccinations need to be scheduled in advance. Lin Yi had booked the babies' vaccinations early. Although he had to take all three babies at once, it saved time having them done together.
The whole family drove there and in no time, arrived at the service center. After getting there, they discovered that quite a few cars had already parked. It seemed that there were many babies getting vaccinated today!
They finally found two parking spots and were able to settle in. The three dads hurried down from the car, propping up the strollers. The triplets had already been fed milk at home and changed into fresh diapers, now they were sleeping soundly.
They carefully placed the babies into the strollers and made their way towards the community service spot.
Lin Yi filled out the necessary information, having memorized the kids' ID numbers by heart. After finishing, a nearby nurse told everyone, "You can go to the third floor for the vaccination shots."
With that said, the nurse looked at the group with a slightly strange expression.
"Okay, thank you," Lin Yi responded without saying much, and directly lead everyone to the elevator.
Lin Yi noticed the nurse's peculiar gaze, but had nothing to say about it, as he knew exactly what the nurse was thinking at that moment.
Soon they reached the third floor, and upon the elevator doors opening, they saw the vaccination processing area; the hall was already crowded with hardly any vacant seats.
Many parents were still holding their babies, standing in the corners of the hall—and even standing by the elevator entrance, you could hear the cries of children being vaccinated in the rooms across.
The cries were heart-wrenchingly loud!
Seeing this scene, Lin Yi knew they had left home a bit late today; it was almost eleven o'clock now, which was nearing peak vaccination time.
According to other people's suggestions online, it was best to arrive before ten o'clock; otherwise, you'd end up waiting a long time.
Lin Yi quickly took three numbers from the ticket dispenser and estimated that fifteen or so other babies needed their vaccinations before it would be their turn.
Besides, after the babies were vaccinated, they had to stay there for half an hour as the medical staff would observe their conditions during that time, which meant there were still a lot of people lingering in the hall.
As soon as Lin Yi and the others stepped out of the elevator, many eyes in the hall turned towards them—all because they were carrying three babies! It seemed they had triplets!
Therefore, wherever they went, many eyes followed.
The onlookers began to talk amongst themselves.
"Looks like the whole family's come along!"
"It seems so bizarre; did they have triplets all at once, or did the old couple have a second child? I've been staring for a while and still can't figure it out."
"I reckon it's probably a second child. The two-child policy was put forward and has been fully implemented, but judging by their age, the couple must be in their late forties, right? Would they still choose to have a second child? That's really bold! I truly admire them!"
"Right. I also heard that person call her 'mom.' It's definitely the whole family. But didn't you think it's unnecessary to be so crazy for the second-child policy? Wouldn't that make her an older mother?"
"Indeed, it's unusual. I can also understand that young man's feelings—just as he's starting his own family, his parents have another child. Anyone would be overwhelmed, right?! It would be maddening!"
The volume of these discussions wasn't loud, but Lin Yi had good hearing and wasn't far away, so he clearly heard their conversation!
Really, what does someone else having a second child have to do with you? Besides, if you're going to discuss others' affairs, shouldn't you at least know the truth beforehand?
Why talk nonsense about things you know nothing about?
After hearing this, Lin Yi's father couldn't help but glare at those people, but Mother Lin tugged at him, consoling him, "Don't listen to them. There are all sorts of people who will say anything these days. Don't stoop to their level! Really, what does it matter to them if others choose to have a second child? It's not like they're eating their food!"
Han Xuewei's parents, being very cultured individuals, didn't bother arguing with these people. Compared to this chatter, the two sets of grandparents were still reveling in the joy of having grandsons and granddaughters.
While waiting, Lin Yi started to chat with everyone, turning the conversation towards buying a new car.
"Here's what I'm thinking. I want to buy another car, preferably one with more space, considering our large family. Whether it's for family outings or other matters, it's inconvenient to drive too many cars. It's better to just pick one big car right away. A camper van is quite affordable, and so are dedicated nanny-vans."
Lin Yi's father was surprised to hear this, "I know about camper vans, but nanny-vans are new to me. Some cars, despite appearing to have a lot of space, are not at all economical—it's important to be cautious with such purchases! It's best to prioritize cost-effectiveness. After all, we won't use it a lot, so the depreciation rate must be considered..."
Upon hearing this, Mother Lin joined the discussion, "I recommend buying a camper van! I've seen many people find it convenient to drive. However, the only downside is that the vehicle is somewhat large. But it must be very comfortable."
"And even the smallest camper van has a bed inside, which is a major convenience. During travel, the kids can rest directly on the bed, and if we put some toys there, it will be more fun than sitting in a car seat. That's why I think camper vans are more comfortable."
Han Xuewei's mother also smiled and added, "I agree with you, mother-in-law. We also considered getting a camper van before, but it seemed like a waste for just the three of us. Now that our family has grown, it's very convenient for cooking or heating milk for the children on the go, and parking isn't a worry either."
"Right, one person can drive while others play with the children. Tired drivers can take turns, which is ideal for road trips," added Han Xuewei's father, showing his agreement.
After thinking for a while, Lin Yi's father realized that there was indeed some truth to this. After careful consideration, he finally said slowly, "That seems reasonable, but compared to nanny-vans, camper vans are much more expensive!"
"Expensive has its advantages, and you don't need to worry about it—we'll let our son handle it," Mother Lin said with a smile to her son, "No problem, right son?"
Lin Yi gave a helpless shrug and looked at his dad, "Did you all come to a consensus so quickly? I was thinking that a nanny-van would be more convenient for traveling. Take the Alfa, for example; the model is quite nice."