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Enjoying the Moment
by Mama Elephant My little Leyla is three months old today. Of course, Daddy thought the occasion called for cupcakes. Even big brother is really coming around. In an effort to promote interest, I will help Ley… -
Apparently, I am an "Autisiphobe"
by Mama Elephant image source So, there is a nasty little war going on over at Autisible.com between someone with HFA and a dear blogger bud of mine. I stepped in to say I will miss this person who has always been… -
Personality - Where Does it Come From?
by Mama Elephant image source Many people on the Autism spectrum credit their Autism for their intelligence and personality. While they strive for a "person first" attitude from the public, they insist that every… -
Standing Still and Flying By
by Mama Elephant image source Alex's diagnosis may seem like an eternity ago when it was actually only 12 years ago. One of my early thoughts at that time was that I didn't want any more children. I thought tha… -
Seeking the Help I Need
by Mama Elephant image source I have suffered from depression for most of my life. I have sought help for it off and on through much of my adult life. I haven't needed treatment in four years and when my OB and… -
I Love it When They're Funny
by Mama Elephant image source Set Up: Most of Alex's speech is "scripted". He learns certain words and phrases and rarely substitutes. We get into this dangerous place of assuming that he has a very limited v… -
I Got Our Bed Back
by Mama Elephant image source It is said that once you let your baby in your bed, you can never get him out of it. My own sister (11 years my junior) was an excellent example of that old adage. She shared a bed… -
My Own Adjustment to Having a Baby (Guilt and Shame)
by Mama Elephant image source My previous post covered Alex and his adjustment to being a big brother. As I said then, he is doing pretty well with it all. Sure, there are some difficulties but over all...I am very… -
Adjusting with Autism
by Mama Elephant As soon as those around me found out I was pregnant, they asked the same question over and over. "How do you think Alex will adjust to having a baby around?" My answer was always the same. "He will… -
Our Newest Family Member
by Mama Elephant After an extremely uneventful 35 weeks of pregnancy (so uneventual, I weighed exactly the same as the day I found out I was pregnant), week 36 was full of drama.At my 36 week appointment, I was suspecte…
About mamaelephant
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- Name: mamaelephant
- About Me: Hi! I am Mama Elephant and I am both a college student and SAHM to a mischievous teenage son, who happens to have Autism, and an infant daughter. It is a practice in time management. Raising a child with special needs presents challenges disguised as impossibilities as well as rewards beyond the imagination and I write about both.
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