On Being a Woman in America

Trust me, I know I don’t have it rough. But, I’m battling how America views mothers and women more now than ever before. I am beginning a new job in Continue reading →

What Makes a Breast Pump a “Pump”?

First things first – a breast pump isn’t really a pump at all, is it? I mean, a tire/air pump puts air INTO a tire. A sump pump…well, crap, I Continue reading →

Day 18…in the life of Elle

It’s been 18 days, can you believe it? I know there is a lot to catch up on, for sure, but I think instead of feeling intimidated and overwhelmed in Continue reading →

One Day To Go: Status Update

Due Date: TOMORROW. Seriously, tomorrow?! Seriously – tomorrow!! Baby Developments: She’s got to be on the verge of about eight pounds right now…she’s ready to enter the world and we Continue reading →

Reflections on Pregnancy

With just 40 hours remaining before I begin the process of becoming unpregnant, I thought I’d take a moment and reflect on BEING pregnant and share the thoughts I wished Continue reading →

Time Flies

I just re-read some posts of mine from the last few weeks. I’ve felt for the last four weeks that the end was near. I got sick of hearing about Continue reading →

Just Write…

I’ve come across some really GREAT blogs by women writers. Or, rather, women. Who happen to write. Like here at The Big Piece of Cake. Or, here at the Extraordinary Continue reading →

38 Weeks: Status Report aka 38 Weeks, 3 Days

Due Date: October 20, 2011. At Monday’s ultrasound appointment, Minnie Mason weighed in at 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was measuring at exactly 38 weeks. So, technically today could be Continue reading →

Seven Hours I’ll Never Get Back

Well, we successfully completed childbirth class on Saturday. All. Day. Long. The class began at 10 a.m. and went until 5 p.m. It was the only one day class I Continue reading →

Dr. Ahmad – First Visit

Well, today was my 29-week check up. Officially, today, I am 29 weeks, 1 day. And when I tried to say I was counting as 30 weeks, Dr. Ahmad was Continue reading →