DEAR ABBY • I live 3,000 miles from my immediate family. I am happily married and six months pregnant. In the past, I had many issues with my family. I have a long history of anorexia, and my pregnancy has forced me to give up my self-destructive behaviors. I would never jeopardize my baby.

I asked my father if I could have a baby shower this month. I don't want to travel when I am further along in my pre...