Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week #BMHW25

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Mom and three kids Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together. Below are some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world. Black Maternal Health Week April 11-17, 2025 I am a Black mom to three wonderful children. I was blessed to have three successful births. While I am an attorney, my third delivery highlighted the potential risks that occur when a physician fails to listen to the birthing person. Initially, I chalked it up to the physician involved and limited it to my personal birthing experience. Then, I learned that I was not special. Overwhelmingly, Black women experience higher rates of birth trauma, birthing complications and negative birth outcomes.  These statistics are what lead to the creation of ...
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Thankful Thursday (My Cup Runneth Over)

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I work in health care and I watch the news. Both remind me that there is no guarantee of tomorrow’s good fortune. Both make me pause to reflect on my blessings.

I am pulled in many directions. My days are full of rushing to work,  meetings, conference calls, nursing and pumping, and trying to look glamorous in the midst of it all. Still, I know that all of these responsibilities are blessings not burdens.

The economy is sluggish and unemployment abounds. Having a job, any job, should not be taken for granted. However, having a job that I enjoy that makes me feel like I am truly making a difference is a tremendous gift.

I rush because I am fortunate enough to have a family who needs me in many ways.

I have this beautiful baby who is pure joy. I don’t take one moment with her for granted. I have friends who have tried for years to conceive. It is exhausting, frustrating and heartbreaking. Also, I had a health scare 8 months before I got pregnant and there was no guarantee that I would survive, let alone become a mother. I jokingly say that my baby is the product of love, good timing, and libations. However, the only thing that I know for sure is that I am blessed to be her mother and I am committed to doing the best job that I can.

The pursuit of glamour is simply in my DNA so I can't fight it. My grandmother, Claudia, viewed every day as an opportunity to show the world how beautiful she could be. Lipstick, rouge (blush for those of you unfamiliar with that term), eye shadow, and mascara were prerequisites for doing housework! She was often the prettiest, best dressed, woman in the room. She lived a life without paparazzi, which is unfortunate because she was always ready for her close up! :-) I can only hope to be half as glamorous.
So, even though you may hear me complain from time to time, this morning I am extremely thankful and happy!
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Anonymous said…
It is okay to be feel glam each day. I think it motivates us to have a great day.
I agree people need to appreciate their job because so many others are fighting for the opportunity.
Children are absolutely a blessing!
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Lynsey Summers said…
Fantastic blog post! Sometimes I think us talking about being rushed and having so much to do is seen as complaining, but it certainly isn't and I am always thankful, everyday that I have the ability to be rushed off my feet by two amazing children and one very untidy husband! Lynsey (http://lynseythemotherduck.blogspot.com)
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Grandma Bonnie said…
You must be a wonderful mother. I love your blog theme.
I am very thankful for my family, and our good health. New follower from the blog hop. Hope you stop over for a visit and follow if you like.
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Allyson Bossie said…
I found you on the Friday bloghop and subscribed via your GFC. I hope you can return the favor at http://mywildcrazylife.blogspot.com
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