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While out running errands this weekend I came across a heavily pregnant woman waddling her way through the mall.  As I reminisced about those final weeks of my own pregnancy and wondered how I managed, I heard a very familiar comment directed towards the expectant mother.  "Oh my, you're gigantic!", exclaimed some insensitive passerby.   Read more >

Shortly after learning I was pregnant, my husband's company closed and he lost his job. Not the news you want to receive when you are preparing to bring a new life into this world. I was frightened. But we had my job and savings, and with some cutbacks I felt we would make it through until my husband could find work. Thankfully my job paid well and I had excellent health benefits. It would be tough, but we would be all right. As the months went on my belly became bigger and our bank account became smaller. My husband's employment prospects were bleak.  Read more >