Sophie Ellis Bextor is contributing blogs about her second pregnancy to Shloer. Sophie’s said in her first blog on January 16th:

For me being pregnant is almost an indulgence as it gives me more time to focus on my music. My favorite part of the album making process is song writing so I’m taking my time and really savoring it. Protecting myself and the baby is the most important thing at this time and being pregnant really does give you the chance to slow down, prepare for the birth and focus on the things you really want to do. One of my top tips would be to try to preserve your social life as much as possible when you’re pregnant as it reminds you that you’re you and not just a pregnant lady! I DJ, run a club night called Modern Love, and have been doing the odd gig too. I’m going to continue to do this as long as possible so I don’t feel defined solely as a pregnant woman. I still have lots of energy so I might as well keep active and happy.

The entire post at sparklingpregnancy.com has since been removed.

Sophie Ellis Bextor shares some thoughts in an article in today’s Sunday Times. “I was a confident child, but then my parents divorced,” Sophie explained. “I can see a big difference between me and my half-sister, who has grown up with happily married parents. She is far more secure than I ever was.”

The humble 29-year-old added, “When I was younger I realized I was never going to be conventionally pretty, so I thought: ‘So what if I look a bit odd? I’d better celebrate it’.”

Update: The entire story at timesonline.co.uk has since been archived.

Sophie Ellis Bextor checked in with fans on her blog at MySpace on Tuesday (May 27) with the following message:

Hi everyone,

I hope you’re all well and enjoying the sun, well, when it is actually nice out. I hope we get a decent Summer this year. I’m trying to think of things to do with Sonny when it’s miserable outside. So far we’ve been down the local Paint-It-Yourself shop and painted plates and a mug for Richard. The other weekend I went to The Life Ball in Vienna which was one huge party. It raises money to combat AIDS and HIV. We opened the show in the official Life Ball Mini which was designed by Agent Provocateur and I sat with Joseph Corre who was lovely. It was such a massive event, it was a real honor to be there.

Meanwhile I’m back in the studio recording new material for my next album and I’m so excited about it all. I can’t say too much about it all just yet but you can be sure that as soon as I can I’ll tell you all about it.

Anyway, that’s about it for now but thank you so much for all your messages in the forum,

Lots of Love Sophie. x