Being a Mommy

By Janet L. Stickney

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Janet L. Stickney

Do not attempt to do a thing unless you are sure of yourself; but do not relinquish it simply because someone else is not sure of you……. Stewart E. White

"I think you should try it, just to see how hard it is!"

"Nope" I said firmly. "Being pregnant is for women!"

"Well, yes, that's true, but you have no idea how hard it is around here! You never help!"

"I'll help" I stated in typical male fashion.

"Yes, I know you will, because if you don't, your little secret will get out, and we don't want that do we?"

I had the best tenor voice in the school. I sang in all the plays, participated in the choir, and practiced a lot. I knew that my voice could propel me into the big time, but I had to maintain my grades, graduate, and go into a well regarded music school to even have a chance. I worked hard, and even had a few famous people come see me sing when I was a Junior. They all said the same thing. Great voice, good delivery, nice tonal quality, but ...