Back in 2011, I wrote a blog post for ModernMom about my journey with mesothelioma cancer. Around the time that I submitted that post was when my advocacy efforts for mesothelioma really took off.

There are certain things you know to expect when having your first baby. You read the books to learn about being a mother; you talk to friends about their own experiences, and you prepare yourself as much as possible before the big day arrives.