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Judy Zell's avatar

Good luck with the baby! It is nice for a self-employed woman to get any pay during maternity leave.

Anne Cathcart's avatar

Agree! Love that the UK offers this allowance!

Debbie Camuccio's avatar

Oh, Julia, this is fabulous news! Love the photo of your amazing and adorable knitted items. It sounds like you've put such research and thought into your plans but the line I relate to most is "I am very much making this up as I go along." My kids are grown and I'm still doing that - Lol! Congratulations to you and your gentleman. Best wishes to you both and baby-to-be. 🩷💙

Julia Kelly's avatar

You are, as always Debbie, the kindest person!

Anne Cathcart's avatar

Being a mom has been the most rewarding “job” of my life. So much joy and laughter. I’m glad you can take some time to enjoy your new role. ❤️

Mayada H's avatar

Congratulations!! I’m excited to see how beautiful baby my best author .🌷🌷

Cathy Calomino's avatar

Congratulations! What a very special Holiday gift for you and your husband. God Bless You All!

Your knitting is so lovely, I am sure Baby will love them.

Maribeth ENOS's avatar

Congratulations! Enjoy your time " off" while you bond with your baby and ease into motherhood!

Kathryn Lang Slattery's avatar

Enjoy! You are entering the best years of your life! The joy a first, very wanted, baby brings is beyond words. Treasure every minute, even at 4:00 am when you wish you could simply close your eyes and forget the world. Congratulations!

booksbydorothea's avatar

Congratulations! Enjoy every moment!💜

cathy c's avatar

Congratulations and happy holidays! What a wonderful gift and I'm glad you are taking the time for you and your family.

Amy's avatar

Congratulations! Such wonderful news. So excited for you and your husband!

Dee Clark's avatar

Congratulations Julia and to your Gentleman also💙🩷

Such an exciting time in your lives‼️

So looking forward to meeting your little one!!

Kim Bottles's avatar

Congratulations to you and the Gentleman. Exciting times are ahead for you. Can’t wait to meet the baby!

Rebecca's avatar

Congratulations! Enjoy this time learning to be a mom, and spending time with your husband and new baby.

Fran Yamamoto's avatar

Congratulations to you and your husband!

Brooke Lea Foster's avatar

I'm so excited for you!!! Congrats!! xoxoxo

Books on GIF's avatar

Congrats, Julia! Such wonderful news!! 🙏💫