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	from Jen Hubley My sister is expecting her first baby in less than a month, and we're all just a little bit excited. My Mom, in particular, has been knitting frantically since we got the news. I'm frantic as well: About babyproofing my apartment so that our new family member can visit.

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Everywhere I look now, I see hazards. My sister claims the same thing is happening to her. She's a much tidier person than I am, though. For example, I'm sure she's not worried that her stash of hairpins and earrings will somehow migrate out from under my dresser and attempt to choke her son.

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My Mom claims that I was absolutely fascinated with outlets as a baby. "If they hadn't invented outlet plugs," she said. "You wouldn't have made it to your second birthday."

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Fortunately, my sister has a small rambunctious dog, so she's plenty used to gating off parts of her house.

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