I started childbearing late in the game by the definition of some. After five years of trying to conceive I had my first son at the age of 30. And although my son came after a long wait he was actually right on time. My daughter came at 33 and surely I thought my family was complete. I had the
The discussion of race with our children in the Black community has not been optional. It’s been an absolute necessity. Children learn very early on, as early as the first or second year of life that we all are different. They begin to develop biases a few years after that. Children don’t have an issue speaking up about differences, but
When I first was pregnant with Savannah, I will admit I was worried about how my son would react to the new addition. Would there be jealousy or would he want us to put her back? How would my two children get along? Timmy wasn’t a big fan of his sister when she first got here which we expected. However,
“How long will it take for me to get back?” Asked my patient. “Uhhhhh get back to what?” I replied. “You know…get back to where I was before I had my baby. It’s been 6 weeks already and I still look pregnant.” I glanced at my patient and thought to myself what is the rush to getting our pre-baby body
You made me a mother. You changed my life. I selfishly didn’t want more children after you. I didn’t feel I had enough space in my heart as you had taken almost all of it. Everything I do is for you. You are my firstborn. You are my SON. You came at a time when I did not think I
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