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a 200 word story using the words Cut the Cord
Cut the Cord
by Chrissy710
"Cut the cord" the midwife said to the new, first time, father.
Dan's hands shook as he placed the scissors between the umbilical cord clamps.
He looked at his new born son, lying across his wife's abdomen, as
tears of pride welled in his eyes while he gazed at them both.
The labour and delivery had been textbook in it's presentation, as their squirming baby arrived safely.
Debra and Dan had been trying for a baby for some time. Pregnancies occured several times, however for some unexplained reason, Debra had been unable to carry the babies to term, resulting in miscarriage after miscarriage.
Disappointment and sadness ensued as their hopes faded.
This time things had been different. As the pregnancy progressed they both began to hold out hope. Debra finally reached an uncomplicated full term and her labour began.
With hurried excitement they made their way to the hospital. Met by their primary midwife Joylene, who had carefully monitored Debra's pregnancy with postive advice and reassurance.
The newborn cried loudly. Dan thought, a father at last.
He then heard the midwife's gentle voice encouraging his one, only allotted task.
Joylene steadied his hand, as she now instructed "Cut the cord".
Pick a title from the list provided writing prompt entry
"Cut the cord" the midwife said to the new, first time, father.
Dan's hands shook as he placed the scissors between the umbilical cord clamps.
He looked at his new born son, lying across his wife's abdomen, as
tears of pride welled in his eyes while he gazed at them both.
The labour and delivery had been textbook in it's presentation, as their squirming baby arrived safely.
Debra and Dan had been trying for a baby for some time. Pregnancies occured several times, however for some unexplained reason, Debra had been unable to carry the babies to term, resulting in miscarriage after miscarriage.
Disappointment and sadness ensued as their hopes faded.
This time things had been different. As the pregnancy progressed they both began to hold out hope. Debra finally reached an uncomplicated full term and her labour began.
With hurried excitement they made their way to the hospital. Met by their primary midwife Joylene, who had carefully monitored Debra's pregnancy with postive advice and reassurance.
The newborn cried loudly. Dan thought, a father at last.
He then heard the midwife's gentle voice encouraging his one, only allotted task.
Joylene steadied his hand, as she now instructed "Cut the cord".
Dan's hands shook as he placed the scissors between the umbilical cord clamps.
He looked at his new born son, lying across his wife's abdomen, as
tears of pride welled in his eyes while he gazed at them both.
The labour and delivery had been textbook in it's presentation, as their squirming baby arrived safely.
Debra and Dan had been trying for a baby for some time. Pregnancies occured several times, however for some unexplained reason, Debra had been unable to carry the babies to term, resulting in miscarriage after miscarriage.
Disappointment and sadness ensued as their hopes faded.
This time things had been different. As the pregnancy progressed they both began to hold out hope. Debra finally reached an uncomplicated full term and her labour began.
With hurried excitement they made their way to the hospital. Met by their primary midwife Joylene, who had carefully monitored Debra's pregnancy with postive advice and reassurance.
The newborn cried loudly. Dan thought, a father at last.
He then heard the midwife's gentle voice encouraging his one, only allotted task.
Joylene steadied his hand, as she now instructed "Cut the cord".
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Writing Prompt Choose one of the following titles. Asking For It Cut the Cord State of My Head Outcast How Did You Love It All Adds Up Oblivion Dangerous Thick as Thieves Black Cadillac Misfits Where does the title take you? Get writing: poem, fiction, essay, whatever you like! 200 words maximum word count. The title of your work MUST be the title you chose from the list. (There shouldn't be any confusion in the booth for duplicate entries of title, as your name will be displayed alongside your entry.) Artwork and author notes welcome. |
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Being a midwife I have seen many fathers cut the cord and this is my story of a very special delivery after years of heartache. A long awaited baby finally arrived and the joy on Dans face was so beautiful to watch as he nervously cut his sons cord ( Tears all around)
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