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I agree- we are having a baby boom in my office too! I am expecting and so are quite a few others, as well as a few who are out on maternity leave. I even know someone due on the same day as me!

Here's my opinion... that article that came out about a year ago in Newsweek about how women have been fooled into thinking they could easily conceive in their late 30's-early 40's (after they got comfy in their careers) has affected a lot of women's plans! Suddenly lots of women realized that time really is running out, and they need to take advantage of their fertility while they can. The article (I wish I could remember the name of it) got lots of coverage and I think a lot of "career women" got scared by it..

If you are discouraged by the numbers, I would bet next year's will show an increase! Especially with all the military babies. Also, think about the article the other day that showed an increase in stay-at-home moms.. it's not all bad, right?!!

"...that article that came out about a year ago in Newsweek about how women have been fooled into thinking they could easily conceive in their late 30's-early 40's (after they got comfy in their careers) has affected a lot of women's plans! Suddenly lots of women realized that time really is running out, and they need to take advantage of their fertility while they can....Also, think about the article the other day that showed an increase in stay-at-home moms.. it's not all bad, right?!!

Rocky, congrats! and I think you are right. I can't remember the title of that article either, but it really did sink into people's (esp. female people) minds. Also, the stay-at-home mom phenomenon I think will only keep growing. Especially if we keep putting in pubbies and making 'em cut taxes, so people can afford to stay home.

God Bless America and it's little wee children!