I was awakened Labor Day morning from a phone call from my 36 year old pregnant niece. She lives some 300 miles away and is 4 1/2 months pregnant. I was delighted to hear that she is well although having food "cravings". She is very concerned about weight gain since she lost over 100 lbs several years ago. I tried to be supportive and tell her that all pregnant women have increased desire for food and gaining weight is normal and expected! She is beginning to set up a nursery and I can't wait to go there to see what she and her husband are planning. They are exploring Alexander as a baby name although they won't know the child's sex until Sept. 10. She is a last semester student at the University of Texas-Dallas and will finish in December. I am SO proud of her. She has struggle for years and is finally seeing the results of her hard work. She is a dear person to me and I am fortunate to have her as a niece.