A black girl was called the N-word on the playground in elementary school in the 90’s-that black girl was me. A black girl was called ugly because of her dark black skin in elementary school in the 90’s-that black girl was me. A black girl created and independently executed a project for the science fair … More That was me: A millennial woman’s experience with racism
So today marks the 14th anniversary of my marriage to Thomas N. Howard. It’s a point of celebration in the midst of such tragedy. I want to take this time to tell you about my black man, whose life matters. We met in 1998 when we were both in high school. He was the co-president … More My Black Man
I just had one of the most difficult conversations I’ve ever had. This is saying a lot given what I do for a living. As an OB/GYN, I have tough conversations all the time. They start in various ways. For example, “Mrs. So and so, I’m sorry but the discharge you’ve been having is from … More The Talk
I have never been fond of the term “work-life balance.” When I think of balance, an image of a gymnast on a balance beam comes to mind. The beautifully sculpted body moves with incredible accuracy and precision along the length of the beam, periodically leaping like a ferry into the air. The body folds and … More The Balancing Act
I wrote this blog on May 14th, 2017 for all of the Would-Be Mothers, especially those struggling with infertility. Chances are, either you or someone you know, can relate. Enjoy. ****************************************************************************** I woke up this morning to my sweet husband kissing my cheek and saying “Happy Mother’s Day.” Friday, Nayla gave me her gift she … More Happy (Would-Be) Mother’s Day
“Do you guys really have to check her labs every 4 hours?” I asked. Nayla hated getting her blood drawn as every baby would. It was painful seeing her scream in terror every time the phlebotomist would come draw them. I was really anxious as we did all of the pre testing before surgery to … More Chew, Chew, Chew!
So, I took off a few days for Nayla’s spring break so that we could do something special. I decided to drive from Birmingham to Chattanooga to see the aquarium and the children’s museum. I heard great things about the aquarium, mostly that it was smaller and less crowded than Atlanta’s aquarium but equally fun. … More The Air in the Spare
Today I saw one of my favorite and most challenging patients. She is 88 and sweet as pie. I have been seeing her quite regularly for a particular issue that remains unresolved. I see her so regularly, that I know her story before ever having to open her chart, which is saying a lot. She … More I Cried Over a Bird
