The other day my wife and I had “the talk.” You know, the one about potentially bringing miniature versions of us into this world. Now that we’ve had the discussion, all l I keep seeing are rebellious teenagers, all I keep hearing in my ears is screaming and temper tantrums, all I taste in my mouth is smashed peas and carrots, and all I keep feeling is like I don’t have a … [Read more...]
Tamar Braxton and Vince Herbert Expecting First Child
Reality television star, singer and wife, Tamar Braxton, is about to add another title to her belt: mother. Alongside her sisters, Braxton announced her pregnancy exclaiming, "I have a love on top!" during a guest appearance on ABC's Good Morning America on Wednesday morning. The "Love and War" songtress hinted at becoming pregnant as she discussed fertility methods during … [Read more...]
The Road (Less Traveled) to Conception
Garmin should create a GPS to navigate the road to fertilization. Instead of entering an address, women could plug in their age, medical information, and family history. The system could map out the fastest route to conception. The GPS could store favorite destinations, such as an OBGYN office and baby shower registration locations. The device could detour around low egg and … [Read more...]
Would You Support Your Child if They Wanted to Get Married at a Young Age?
By Jaqueline Smith August 06, 1990 was the day I became Mrs. Jacqueline Smith. I started dating my husband our junior year of high school. We had the same mutual friends. His best friend was dating my best friend so as you see we were running into each other. My maiden name was Sanders, so during high school we would end up in the same home room. We started dating Easter … [Read more...]
New Book, “Mama Glow,” Offers Advice On Having a Smooth Pregnancy
As a mom, celebrity birth coach and certified yoga teacher, Latham Thomas has a lot on her plate. The founder of Mama Glow, a holistic lifestyle company focusing on guiding women through pregnancy, is now adding author to her list of titles as she released her first book, Mama Glow: A Hip Guide to Your Fabulous Abundant Pregnancy, earlier this week. After her own successful … [Read more...]
My Teen Daughter's Baby Experience
My initial reaction to a document from my teen daughter's school requesting her participation in a health class project was confusion. The school was asking permission for my child to bring home a programmed baby doll to take care of during an entire weekend. This form highlighted how our family would be responsible for any damages that might occur to the baby under our care; … [Read more...]
Are Black Families Treated Differently In Hospitals?
Giving birth is such a blessing, and can be a wonderful experience if you have the right support system around you, including the hospital you give birth at, your nursing staff, and your birthing team (OB/GYN, midwife, and/or doula). Although most of us aren't well off enough to rent out a whole room like the Carters, there are other options like private birthing suites to make … [Read more...]
When’s The Best Age To Start A Family?
Yesterday in class, I huddled up with two of my classmates to discuss our upcoming presentation. One of them is my age (26), and she's looking to start a family soon. She's been married for a few years and now they're actively trying to get pregnant. Still, she's concerned about what's going to happen with grad school if she has a kid now. The other group member, who's a … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Tia and Tamera Answer Viewer Questions And Give Us A Peek Into Their World
Is there a Sister, Sister movie in the works? What is Tia's favorite food? Does Tamera feel pressure to have a kid now that her sister is a mommy? Check out the answer to those questions and more in this behind-the-scenes interview. … [Read more...]
VIDEO: If Jay-Z Could Be Any Famous Woman, He’d Be…
Jay-Z made a surprise appearance in the middle of one of Beyonce's interviews this summer and caused the singer to smile so hard she forgot her own name for a minute. The interviewer asked Jay if he could be any famous woman, who would he choose? Peep the video for his answer. … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Beyonce’s 2011 VMA Performance – With Belly Rub
Get More: 2011 VMA, Music, Beyoncé Congratulations to Beyonce and Jay-Z! In case you missed her red carpet pictures where she made the first announcement you can check them out here. … [Read more...]
Beyonce Announces Pregnancy At 2011 MTV VMA Red Carpet
Looks like congratulations are in order for Beyonce and her husband of four years, Jay-Z. She can finally get folks to stop bugging her about putting a bun in the oven now that one's baking! The famously shy Beyonce announced that she's pregnant at this year's VMA awards. No word yet on when the little one's due. Beyonce performed her Jackson 5-inspired "Love On Top" … [Read more...]
Tia and Tamera Show Off Fabulous Life And Big Changes In New Reality Show
"Tamera is the one with the mole. I'm the one with the belly." And so Tia and Tamera's self-titled show on the Style Network begins. It's kind of nice to see what the twins are up to now that they're all grown up. I have to admit that it does feel a little dated in today's "we know when celebs are pregnant before they do" culture, since Tia is still pregnant and Tamera is … [Read more...]
Unexpected Pressure For Baby Number Two
My parents never gave me the "When are you going to give us some grandbabies" talk. In fact, my parents encouraged me to wait as long as possible to have my first child. They told me to enjoy my pre-baby life as it was then and to settle into motherhood when the time was appropriate for me. So that's what I did. When people would ask me if I had children, I'd reply "no." … [Read more...]
Is There A Such Thing As A Pregnancy Scare For Married Couples?
By Tamara Floyd This very question came up in a conversation between me and a friend. It's a completely legitimate question, right? In these economic times, the argument can go both ways. Married couples have (or should have) the privilege of guilt-free unprotected sex. Sex is for enjoyment but its main biological purpose is procreation. Some couples seem to have all … [Read more...]