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A group of nurses at an Arizona hospital were shocked to learn that not one, not two, but 16 of them are expecting little ones.
“This is my first child, so having the support of people whoalready have children is really nice,” Rochelle Sherman, 28, who is 8 months pregnant, tells PEOPLE. “There’s a lot in common. We have that support system and we can bring up everything. We’re all open with each other and it’s so nice.”
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The women’s due dates fall between September and February. Shermantold the Associated Pressthat the nurses didn’t realize just how many of them were expecting until they started a Facebook group.
“I thought it was awesome and I’m excited for after we have our kids. There’s so many of us — there will be playdates and more parenting advice to give to each other.”
It hasn’t been all good, though. Samantha Teel, 28, who is due in October, says there’s one particular struggle that plagues the pregnant nurses.
“I wasn’t expecting one because there’s so many of us,” Cosgriff says of the shower. “We love being together. [They’ve] put in a lot of effort for it.”
She adds: “It will be fun to all come together and talk more about our babies. We’re getting closer to our due dates — and there will be cake!”
The approaching due dates won’t put a strain on the hospital, though. Officials have organized a pool of floating nurses to make sure shifts are covered as the women begin taking their 12-week maternity leave.
source: people.com
