Write a day-in-the-life-story about a first-time parent and their newborn child.

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“Gloria ” by Kristie Nicole Diana

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“Hello, little one,” said Virginia and Vincent Leatham. They finally laid eyes on their beautiful baby girl. “You’ve been a long time coming, little girl” Virginia said with tears in her eyes. She looked on at her little baby swaddled in her arms. “Is there anything else you need from us?” Sister Bernadette questioned. “No, I think we are all set,” said Vincent. They were on their way. “Did you have a name picked out for your precious girl.” Virginia said “Gloria” with ...

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“Days Like These” by Jay Skerrell

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It doesn’t seem five minutes ago that I, we, found out I was pregnant with you. To say it was a surprise would be an understatement. Your dad and I went for a drink in the pub to talk about it, but I cried. He sat there, awkwardly, not knowing what to do, looking around as if waiting for someone to come and rescue him. He didn’t touch my arm or anything and that made it worse. But we were happy, we really were, it was just tricky.And then I was lying on that uncomfortable hospital bed with the midwife from hell havin...

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“For once, I wasn't scared ” by Bowties And Tophats

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It's scary sometimes ... confusing and scary. The world around me has changed so much, but it feels the same. Sometimes I wonder if I'm the one who has changed. Has the world really become so corrupt or am I just realising it now what people are capable of? I see danger around every corner now. Nowhere to hide or escape from it all. If was looking at this current world through the eyes of a child would it seem scary or would it be just another challenge, a game, a make believe monster to defeat? I don't think the world has changed, I don't t...

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“Amaani” by Cony Ruiz

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It was an early morning and little Amaani was already up crying because she was hungry. Cony woke up and carried her to comfort her and fed her. It had only been about two weeks since Amaani had been born so, they were both still getting use to their new lifestyle. Each time Cony had her baby in her arms she could not help but think how amazing it was that finally her time to be a mother had come. She would turn and look at Amaani with her caramel colored eyes, curly brown hair, and her skin was light brown mixed with tan. Everything ab...

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“Gabby’s Day” by Jess Smith

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“Waah, waah” the sound of crying came over the baby monitor, my eyes opened to darkness seeping through the window. I checked the time 4 o’clock in the morning, I had gotten 3 hours of sleep. I pushed myself out of bed slowly and headed to Gabby’s room, I switched the light on and went to the crib. My sweet baby girl looked up at me between cries and I lifted her carefully out of the crib. She is so small but the weight in my arm brings me peace. With her in my arms I head to the kitchen for our 3rd feeding. The bottles are already prep...

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“what have i done?” by Amber Hartung

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Anyone could hear the screams throughout the halls. I could feel them vibrating me along with them. These screams were screams of pure and tortured agony. Its as if the soul who screams these screams was to be taken way. Way from the world away from the people who cared about her. So, I answered her silent unending pray. It takes a lot of skill to pull someone away from the world with gentle ease. I did it again I use the gift god punished me with. I am fallen for a reason. &nb...

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“A dream come true” by Miriam Orrico

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MUM Pregnant. I had been waiting for that moment as long as I could remember. My vocation was to become a mother, and I have always known that. From the age of three, I had begun to practice for this arduous task. My first doll was called Julia and with her I had learned how to change nappies, put on onesies and respect certain times for bedtime. Then I had my younger sisters, then the little cousins I had always taken care of. I had worked for years as a babysitter and au pair, and eventually became the aunt of four lovely children. In ...

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“Worth Her Weight In Gold” by Summer Culver

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In her white hands, she held a small dark-haired creature that had rosy little cheeks and sparkling blue eyes. Mercellus thought that he had been happy before, but nothing compared to this, as he tenderly stroked the thin film of hair that covered the tiny head. He looked into Elena’s shining eyes and his heart was so full, he thought it might burst apart. Elena’s face glowed with pure happiness as she held her baby, as only a mother could. “Oh Mercellus, she’s finally here, and I have waited so long for her!” she cried with joy. She cuddled...

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“The Clock Ticks On” by Shiana Henry

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They were finally home. After 72 hours of labor and 2 hours of nothing but pushing, Michelle and her little baby boy were finally home. James Mitchel Barnes was a beautiful baby boy. Blonde thick hair like his mother and deep blue eyes like his father, Dylan. There was only a slight problem the new family was facing. Her husband wasn’t allowed to take any days off from work after they got home from the hospital. The very day they got home was the same day he had to go back and provide for his new little family. Michelle was a hardworking w...

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“The First Night” by J.T. McCallum

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Janet Sheldon lay in the hospital bed, dozing in and out of consciousness. She had just spent several hours performing the most laborious action that her body would ever undertake. After all the screaming, crying, and chaos, the only thing in the world that mattered now was the well-being of her son. It was now early in the morning, and all of Janet's family and friends had gone home hours before. Even her husband was at the house now, and had promised to pick her and the baby up in the morning. As Janet lay awake, she listened to the sound...

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Write a day-in-the-life-story about a first-time parent and their newborn child.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 100 stories

“Gloria ” by Kristie Nicole Diana

“Days Like These” by Jay Skerrell

“For once, I wasn't scared ” by Bowties And Tophats

“Amaani” by Cony Ruiz

“Gabby’s Day” by Jess Smith

“what have i done?” by Amber Hartung

“A dream come true” by Miriam Orrico

“Worth Her Weight In Gold” by Summer Culver

“The Clock Ticks On” by Shiana Henry

“The First Night” by J.T. McCallum

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story from the different perspectives of two people meeting for a blind date.

Write a story in which two people who know each other are introduced — but neither person admits to knowing the other.

Write a story about two people meeting during unusual circumstances and becoming fast friends.

Write a story about an established group of people welcoming (or not welcoming) a new face into their midst.

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