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Chapter Thirteen - Soggy Floors
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2021-11-19 00:29:15Chapter Thirteen
Third Trimester: Night Sweats. You might think those are only reserved for menopausal women but think again, my pregnant friend. We aren’t talking about merely being damp. Some women experience sheet-drenching, pajama-soaking night sweats. Never fear, there are some ways to help alleviate the symptoms. Stay hydrated, avoid heavy or restrictive clothing, sleep on a towel, and keep a clean sheet handy.
The closer they were getting to the baby coming the more anxious Nate was becoming. He tried to hide it from Kim. After all, he reasoned, Elliot hadn’t turned into a complete idiot before Charlotte was born, had he? No, and Nate wouldn’t either.
Tucking his latest parenting book into his briefcase, Nate opened the door to their apartment and called out to his wife.
“Kim? I’m home. Where are you?”
A muffled reply came back. “In here.”
Nate kicked his shoes o
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