On the way

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Azi Paybarah
The Empire | Mar 29, 2012

Manhattan City Council woman Jessica Lappin breaks the news on her Facebook page:

"just realized i haven't shared the good news. I'm pregnant and due in early April. Luke can't wait to be a big brother."
13 minutes ago

Not everyone has made such public pronouncements of this kind.

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