Stuffiness During Pregnancy -

“You’re in there with plenty of room,” she whispered. “Lucky you.”

Tonight, she gave up on sleep. She shuffled to the bathroom, turned on the hot shower, and sat on the closed toilet lid, letting the steam unfurl around her like a slow dance. She closed her eyes and breathed—really breathed—for the first time in weeks. The steam loosened something in her chest, and she felt the baby turn, a slow roll beneath her ribs. stuffiness during pregnancy

Here’s a short draft based on the prompt "stuffiness during pregnancy": The Ninth-Month Cold That Wasn’t a Cold “You’re in there with plenty of room,” she whispered

She reached for the saline spray on the nightstand for the third time that night. Drip, wait, sniff. Nothing. She closed her eyes and breathed—really breathed—for the

She stayed there until the mirror fogged completely and the stuffiness eased, just a little. Enough to remember that this was temporary. Enough to walk back to bed, lie down, and wait for the morning—and for the small, stubborn life that would one day breathe easy, right here in her arms.