Personal Narrative Essay: The First Child

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The First Child
My parents are two of the most strongest and determined people I have ever known. My mother and father thrive to give me and my sisters everything we ask for. Our lives are full of changes and unexpected events. Although their lives are stressful, they manage to get through every obstacle. One day during dinner, I asked my parents about the time I was born.
During that time both my parents lived in California and still attended in high school. They were both young and under the care of their parents. My mom told me that when she found out she was pregnant, her feelings weren’t nervous or scared, but instead happy and excited. Dad told me that everyone was pleased with the fact that they were going to have a baby. My parents also explained the reactions of my grandparents. Dad said that my grandma was excited to have her first grandchild. He said that he expected a much angrier reaction the the one he received. They both didn’t expect their parents to be so happy, but were relieved to know that they had their support and gratitude.
Mom told me that after telling their parents, they decided to look for a place of their own. They both had to quit high school and begin their adult lives. My mom choose to stay home and start
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They didn’t have any problems or obstacles in their way. My mom was given a nice room where her doctors and nurses assisted her well. My parents said that my family started coming to the hospital the next morning. Dad said that the waiting area was full because almost everyone arrived to visit, he said that all of my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins went to the hospital. Mom and Dad said that they waited hours until I was born. Eventually, my mom had me that afternoon around two o’clock. My mom said that I looked just like my dad when I was born and nothing like her. My dad joked that he didn’t believe I was his until he saw that I had his big

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