Tag: health
My Mother’s Abduction
My mother was abducted. Her mind was held hostage. Her captor slowly took possession of her brain, yet her body remained intact.
The villain is...
You Can Dream Big on Your Birthday
It’s my birthday today. I honestly haven’t had much time to sit and think about it until now.
I am at my most thoughtful AND...
From Mom to Mom: Abdominal Surgery is No Walk in the...
Why is Kate Middleton's extended stay and recovery following abdominal surgery so newsworthy?
Well, obviously, she's KATE.
She's also young and a very active and...
New Year, New… Pap Smear?
January is the National Cervical Health Awareness month.
Cervical cancer screening is like wearing a seatbelt – it might feel unnecessary until it saves your...
Healthy Moms Take Care of Themselves: Breast Cancer Screening
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
This week, I am joined by my friend, my business partner, and the woman who delivered my second baby...
From Doubt to Triumph: Celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week
I'm a mother of seven.
Yes, you heard that right – seven amazing children!
When I was just 18 years old and had my first baby,...
Preparing for a Hysterectomy
I recently went to my gynecologist because of some issues with my menstrual cycle. The ultrasound showed that I had a fibroid cyst. Because...
Establishing a Healthy Bedtime Routine
We've discussed the many reasons a bedtime routine is essential to improve sleep quality for people of all ages, not just our kiddos. The...
Even Mommy Needs a Good Bedtime Routine
Let's talk about the one thing that seems to illude us mamas the most, SLEEP.
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and also Better...
Hyperdontia: My Son’s Superpower
Today Marco, my nine-year-old, walked into the oral surgeon’s office for a procedure like a BOSS. He greeted the staff and waited patiently with...