You didn't give her advice on rethinking or at least keeping an open mind to the idea of NOT quitting her job when she has her baby. She might find that the aura of being a stay home mom is not for her and that working, perhaps even a reduced schedule, is the best thing for her and her family. She should tell her boss she's pregnant and talk about all the options, including an alternative work schedule, before marching in to say, I'm quitting in seven months.

Most people I know, wait until they are on maternity leave to decide whether or not to come back to work. After my six months at home with my second this year, I was convinced I wanted to quit my job. Finances dictated otherwise and once we got over the hurdle of adjusting to day care/work, we're all doing great. Babies still love their mommies that work outside the home!

Certainly athletes want to win gold medals at the Olympics, there's no doubt about that. But for true fans, the Olympic gold is not the measure of greatness. That title really only matters to marketing gurus.

Tara Lipinski was great at one competition. It just happened to be the Olympics. And for that, ad writers, skating promoters and sports writers will always refer to her as an Olympic champion to remind of us her one great performance. But millions of skaters, fans and supporters, Michelle Kwan's hundreds of breathtaking performances are far more meaningful and historical than the two times she wasn't perfect.

From a technical perspective, her skating is as near to perfect as any skater in modern history - from her in-air jump positions to her spins, footwork and artistry. No medal, or lack of one, will change her legacy to the sport of figure skating.

Seriously. I commuted on the DC metro through two pregnancies - one due in August and the other in March. That long hot summer carrying a soon-to-be 10.5 pound newborn was brutal for me and fellow commuters frequently offered up their seats for me. I rarely stood on the train.

During my second pregnancy, I stood fighting off waves of nausea and intense fatigue with my growing belly hidden under layers of winter clothing. As I neared my due date, I found myself unbuttoning my coat just to make sure fellow riders could actually SEE my huge pregnant belly. I stood a lot more often during that pregnancy.

While I certainly agree that chivalry and general good manners are dead on DC public transporation, I'd argue that it goes beyond giving up seats to the pregnant, elderly, infirm or otherwise needy passengers. Nearly every day I notice some form of rude or insensitive behavior by fellow passengers- whether it's camping out in the doorway, not moving all the way into the car, talking loudly on cell phones, applying makeup/perfume/lotion/, and hogging seats with extra parcels. DC metro riders keep their eyes on the ground and walk around totally unaware of the people around them. It's a tremendously insensitive atmosphere.

After my first pregnancy, I returned to work by commuting via metro with my baby in the stroller - a routine we continued for three years. If you think people ignore pregant women on the metro, just wait until you try to push a stroller onto a train during rush hour. It's absolutely no fun.

Signed, A Capitol Hill Mom

No, toddlers will not tolerate being smothered by a blanket while nursing. They will throw it off, rendering it useless. She could have accepted the blanket but it would have been a pointless gesture.

I flew with my two girls a few weeks after the liquid ban took effect. How exactly was I supposed to keep my 18 month old's ears from exploding on take off? Let her scream until they popped? TSA threw my sippy cup away and the airline caught me trying to smuggle a tiny bit of water on the plane. I had no choice but to nurse her. My fellow passengers didn't seem to care, nor should they have since I had purchased all three tickets in my row.

Now, tell me how this woman nursing her toddler in the back row of the plane is more offensive than the flight I just took sitting in the middle of two huge men from DC to California. One guy hadn't showered and smelled like he had just come from the gym. The other one fell asleep and then farted the entire flight. I wanted to vomit. How is this "acceptable" airline behavior? It's not!

You pay for an airline ticket knowing you will be sitting in extremely close proximity to perfect strangers who may well do things you would prefer not to experience in close company. Drive.

And if any one is uncomfortable watching me nurse my 20 month old, please look away. I am not feeding her for your pleasure.