the twenty third chapter

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maeve

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Two months.

I had officially crossed over into the second month of my pregnancy and I could not be having a worse time. The morning sickness had gotten worse and my jeans were just a little bit tighter than before. Which was the most annoying thing in the world.

But it wasn't all that bad. Being pregnant with Sawyer was worse; this pregnancy didn't seem too terrible just yet. Knock on wood.

Of course, my work load and environment was much healthier this time around. I wasn't in my senior year of college trying to get a man to accept that he was going to be a father. I wasn't living in a city at a school without any family. This was different.

I had another doctors appointment since I hit eight weeks; Sebastian was thrilled to come with me again. The fetus was the size of a raspberry now. It didn't seem big but I felt it nonetheless.

July was at its midpoint which meant it was the hottest. The heat was actually unbearable and I spent time with a cold wash cloth between my thighs and on my forehead when I tried to sleep.

Only a few more weeks to go until the heat of summer started to cool. Sawyer would start Kindergarten and I would have more time to focus on my work.

I hadn't heard anything yet about my novel. But I still had hope.

The Netflix show had begun its production stage. Freddie and I spent more time on set then we thought, taking leads with the director to being the script to life. It was a beautiful and crazy experience. I fell in love with it.

I had also made up with my grandparents; something I knew I had to do. They were still upset but I couldn't keep holding in my anger with them. They were a free baby sitter. I couldn't give that up.

Besides, they did love me.

As Sawyer's five birthday approached she hit a huge milestone. The wetting the bed started to happen less and less; which meant I wasn't washing sheets as often. And she official can spell her name.

I was excited for her to start Kindergarten. It was such a big step.

Today was particularly a good day. I woke up without too much morning sickness and seemed to eat my weight in cereal; specifically ones with marshmallows. That was all I wanted now.

The storm that happened the other night had cooled the humidity somewhat and brought in a few decent waves.

So now I stood waist high in the water as a wave rolled it, knocking be backwards only slightly. My surf board floated next to me, tied to my wrist. I was waiting for a break in the waves.

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