Tied Knots and a Baby

Chapter 2: Parenting Experience

Gwen and Trent were in for a new experience after marriage.

The two of them would face the uneasy responsibilities of parenthood and other situations.

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-Setting: the couple's apartment; at 1:50 AM; the night after their wedding-

Both Trent and Gwen would normally be sleeping during this hour, but they were kept awake by their infant daughter's bawling.

"Our wedding night may not have been as smooth as we thought it would; due to the fact that we became parents before we got married." Gwen said to Trent.

"It so happened to be for this night; yet I'm sure every new parent has to go through this." Trent replied to her.

"Although our baby Erika is currently keeping us awake, she's bound to fall asleep eventually."

"I know, I read about this in the parenting handbook too. Moreover, it looks like this isn't going to be the only night she'll be keeping us up." Gwen told her husband.

"It may occur again throughout the consecutive nights and we'll need a solution."

"I'll have to agree with you and I think we should discuss this next morning." Trent considered.

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-8:00 AM-

The following morning wasn't easy for Gwen or Trent; due to the lack of sleep they got.

"Our morning seems just as rough as last night, but things might turn out better this afternoon." Gwen said to Trent drowsily.

"It's best if we continue with childcare research for now, despite being sleep deprived." she considered.

"I'm with you. It's an important part of parenting after all." Trent agreed with her.

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-1:15 PM-

Gwen was breastfeeding Erika while looking up parenting tips on her smartphone at the same time.

"I don't know if this multitasking method is 'convenient' or not; however it's better than letting her be hungry when I'm in the middle of research." Gwen thought to herself.

Trent walked into the room where Gwen was nursing the baby.

"I see Erika has settled down, she must have been hungry." Trent said to Gwen.

"I think she was." Gwen told him.

"How's the multitasking coming along?" Trent asked.

"It's not too bad, even though it can be hard work." Gwen replied.

"The hard work does pay off and it's likely that things will be easier once we get the hang of it." Trent said to his wife.

"It seems so; I can agree." Gwen thought.

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-3:30 PM-

Bridgette stopped by Gwen and Trent's apartment later that afternoon for a visit.

"Hi Gwen, how are you and Trent doing?" Bridgette asked Gwen.

"I think we're still getting adjusted to this new lifestyle, but we are fine with it." Gwen replied to Bridgette.

"I hope caring for the baby isn't too overwhelming." Bridgette commented.

"Taking care of Erika can be a handful, but Trent and I have things under control." Gwen said to her.

"The two of you do look pretty busy." Bridgette remarked.

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-5:30 PM-

Two hours went by and Bridgette left.

"I wonder what will happen if I become a mom as well." Bridgette thought to herself.