- Our little miracle turns FOURA birthday party in the park Trigger warning: mention of loss. Five years ago, we were struggling with grief after our daughter was stillborn at 18 weeks. We were also desperately praying and hoping that we would have a healthy, earthside baby. In September of 2018, we found out we were pregnant with Jimmie. More…
- IVF at 45. UPDATE!IVF at any age can be a very difficult and emotionally draining process. Here’s a bit of my story. I am 45 years old. I hope it gives you more information and insight into what the process is like.
- The Ultimate Wish List for Your Entire PregnancyI’ve been pregnant quite a few times over the last 19 years (I can’t believe it’s been that many years!) and have learned that there are some things that my body and baby need from day one. I’ve compiled this list of items I can’t live without from first positive test and throughout my entire…
Continue reading ➞ The Ultimate Wish List for Your Entire Pregnancy
- Pregnant over 40! It’s possible!Trigger warning- miscarriage and infertility I had no idea how difficult this journey would be when we decided we wanted to try for one more baby…at age 39. In my mind, none of the negative statistics had impacted our fertility journey before, so I just tuned out the noise. In some ways, I’m thankful for…
- Sampling of Compositions by Bakri El-Hakam, 2005Play to listen to three of Bakri’s compositions below. Song Without Words Finale: Nativity Song Prelude No 3 in C sharp major

About El Momma
Hi! I’m Rebekah. I am a mother of 6 children- 4 big Els (ages 11-17), a daughter in heaven (born still in 2017) and our rainbow baby boy, Jimmie (3). I’ve been blogging here at elmomma.com since 2008. I am here to support you in your motherhood journey!
xo, El Momma
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Our little miracle turns FOUR
A birthday party in the park Trigger warning: mention of loss. Five years ago, we were struggling with grief after our daughter was stillborn at 18 weeks. We were also desperately praying and hoping that we would have a healthy, earthside baby. In September of 2018, we found out we were pregnant with Jimmie. More…
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IVF at 45. UPDATE!
IVF at any age can be a very difficult and emotionally draining process. Here’s a bit of my story. I am 45 years old. I hope it gives you more information and insight into what the process is like.
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The Ultimate Wish List for Your Entire Pregnancy
I’ve been pregnant quite a few times over the last 19 years (I can’t believe it’s been that many years!) and have learned that there are some things that my body and baby need from day one. I’ve compiled this list of items I can’t live without from first positive test and throughout my entire…
Continue reading ➞ The Ultimate Wish List for Your Entire Pregnancy