Easier said than done, am I right? Recently I've seen this in action, from an incredibly strong black woman who you wouldn't think feared anything... my beautiful mother-in-law. In September, she married her high school sweetheart. Their paths diverged while in college. Both of them are succeeding in their careers. Both of them have personal... Continue Reading →
Our Fantastic Fourth! Introducing, Sadie Jean…
Sadie Sweet Sadie Jean... On August 2nd at 0236, in glorious fashion, we welcomed our 4th kid, aka heavyweight champion, weighing in at 8lbs 4oz (largest of the 4) and 21.5in. My ob/gyn so kindly followed my birth plan but young Sadie did not as much, you know how girls are, lol. I was induced... Continue Reading →
Twas the Night Before Induction – 38 and 4th
Let's see, tomorrow we will meet the newest addition to our family, my next obsession. Everyone is excited, nervous, anxious... the last two is just me, lol... So what's it like to be a mother of 3, with one on the way... Busy Busy Busy... But in an amazing way! Lets recap the last 6... Continue Reading →
Braxton Hickup-ing across the country@ 32 wks! – 38 and 4th
I know I've been a bit M.I.A. but when you work 70-80 hrs a week in medicine with 3 kids and a husband, everything feels like its going nonstop! Fortunately I love love love a challenge. So, what's been going on? Besides getting a Rhogam shot... I've received a few TSA pat downs... I know... Continue Reading →
Flying high in Week 20! (literally) – 38 and 4th
Sooo, lets see what's been going on... My AFP test was negative (woohoo!). We had an intensive second trimester ultrasound, like it wasn't super fun per say it seemed all business, i.e. 3 view of the organs like kidneys. So, the tech went to go discuss everything with the doctor in the meantime she... Continue Reading →
Maybe not so Wicked, just Misunderstood – NYC Chronicles Finale
Sooo, the Couture Fashion Week show lasted about 45 minutes, which gave us ample time, to run upstairs to our hotel room and change for... Broadway!!! Which so happened to be a lovely 2 block walk from our hotel. Yeah I'm pretty awesome when it comes to planning. I admit I wanted to see Chicago,... Continue Reading →
Excuse me, Are you a model? – Our NYC Chronicles Pt.3
...Is what the photographer asked my daughter. But he wasn't the only one that day. Now during New York Fashion Week, there are many beautiful 6 foot tall women walking around so it's safe to assume that. It was interesting to see my daughter's reaction, typically very shy, introverted girl, apparently became someone else. We... Continue Reading →
The Pitter Patter of 16 weeks! – 38 and 4th
Still riding the high of 2nd trimester! We had our prenatal checkup last week. And the lil one is hanging on the left side as usual, with a strong heartbeat so that's cool. Like most prenatal visits, you relax for a hot second, and then your OB/GYN tells you the next few things about which... Continue Reading →
The Met, my Teen and I – Our NYC Chronicles Pt.2
So since I brought my 17 yr old daughter and the new edition ( I'm 15 weeks pregnant) to New York Fashion Week, I thought let me ask my teen if there was anything she wants to do while in NYC. And she said go to a museum and to Broadway. Gosh, we may not agree... Continue Reading →
A little Art, A little Fashion – Our NYC Chronicles Pt.1
Sooo, its that time of the year again, and I brought a new person along with me, my daughter!!! She's 17 and its time to introduce to the awesomeness of NYC and Fashion Week. It's hard to gauge a teenager, cause they hate you one moment and love you the next, but she seemed super... Continue Reading →