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confident
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parturient(adjective, reproduction, expectant, pregnant, gravid)
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4
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carrying(verb, adjective, expectant, pregnant)
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hopeful(adjective, certain, eager, sure, assured)
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preggers(adjective, expectant, gravid)
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self-confident(confident, self-assured, poised)
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