Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week #BMHW25

on
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 ...
0

A Peek Into the Life of a Working Mom: When Mommy Gets Sick She Still Has Work to do...

on
What do you call a mom who has a cold??? Busy and bothered...

Now that I'm a mom I realize that I was a completely ungrateful child and should thank my mom, daily!

Actually I wasn't that bad. However, now that I have a toddler I realize that there is no time to be sick. Sleeping in, laying on the couch all day, and putting off errands are things for the footloose and fancy free. I'll have to wait another 16 years to get those days back!

A Working Mom's Work is Never Done


As a mom I have learned that clothes do not get washed by themselves. Toddlers cannot bathe alone. And groceries do not mysteriously appear in the cupboards.

Today I went to church, went to the butcher, bought lunch and came home. I was absolutely exhausted and questioned why I ran those errands. However, every working mom knows why I did it. If I didn't, I would have to fit the errands in during my jam packed workweek. The thought of that makes me even more tired!
 
When I left for church, the toddler cried and screamed, "Mommy"! When I arrived back from the errands she was waking up from a nap and wanted nothing more than to play with her mommy. So, play I did! (She's kind of irresistible. Also, when I try to nap around her she hits me in the face and says, "Mommy"! So, it is rather hard to sleep...)
 
Daddies are great, but they can't replace mommy. It's a fact. (No offense daddies!)

It can seem as if a mommy's job is never done. That's because, it isn't. When you combine your mommy work with a full time job. As they say, there is no rest for the weary. However, right now, the toddler is in her crib and it is 10:30PM. So, I am going to bed.

Sweet dreams and send healing thoughts my way!!! (I'd post a photo, but trust me, you don't want to see me like this!)

Related articles

Enhanced by Zemanta

Comments

Unknown said…
Well, written my friend!

I never really took into account that mothers get sick too! I always thought my mother was fine thru anything. I even wondered as a kid if my mother was ever sick, and I would reason to myself "oh she is healthy that's why".

I guess I might as well enjoy lazy weekend days off, sleeping in until 12 noon, and mid-day naps while I still have them.lol
11:24 AM
Chaton T. Turner said…
Mr. Woodson, enjoy those lazy days and thank your mama! :-)
6:00 PM
Chaton T. Turner said…
Also, thanks for stopping by. I really appreciate your support!
6:00 PM
Vinma said…
You are right! I so understand the busy schedule that mommies have to live with since I am also in the same boat as you. sometimes, I feel 12 hours in a day in just not enough. sometimes all I want to do is just sit down and take a breath and relax for five minutes. But obviously, I do not get that lucky that often :( Hang in there! :)
9:36 AM
Makeba Giles said…
I love it!! ~And so very true!!
5:30 PM
Michelle @Special Mom Space said…
I have a special needs child so I can definitely relate. I work full time out of the home and commute 3-4 hours during the day.

when I get home i'm so exhausted but i'm thankful my husband at least cooks.

you're in good company :-) by the way i found you on Chasing Joy's link
10:20 PM
Post a Comment