Dear Braxton Sisters…

The season finale of Braxton Family Values opened with a fertility discussion for Tamar and Vince. The result was a hopeful and honest look at the discussion of fertility issues in a close-knit family. An important discussion and visual representation worthy of note.

By Mrs.Tiye | Aug 11, 2011
Posted in: Choices, Miscellaneous Rants, MrsTiye, Parenting, Pregnant Folk, The Emotions |

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Random Thoughts…

Some things on my mind today. You may or may not agree or like them. But then...this is my blog, right? Right.

By Mrs.Tiye | Dec 15, 2010
Posted in: Anger, Frustration, Miscellaneous Rants, Pregnant Folk, Tales From the Darkside |

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Dear Preggo…STFU. Signed, Mgmt.

I don't know that pregnant women understand the work that goes into trying to be genuinely happy for them sometimes. We stifle all our feelings and sadness trying to do our best to put on a happy face and think about the bigger picture. Then they go and %$& it up by being jerks about the whole thing.

By Mrs.Tiye | Nov 14, 2010
Posted in: A.H.A., Fear, Featured, MrsTiye, Tales From the Darkside |

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The Prelude to the 2010 A.H.A. Gala

On September 17, 2010, there was a night of outstanding and touching advocacy and awareness for infertility and adoption as it affects the African American community. A gathering of patients, supporters and doctors, all came together to celebrate and cultivate the amazing community built by The Broken Brown Egg. A year of planning, a generous sponsorship, oh and a night of almost going to jail...led to this unforgettable evening. Finally, I'm recapping the Awareness.Hope.Activism gala!

By Mrs.Tiye | Nov 4, 2010
Posted in: Advocacy, Celebrity Infertility, Celebrity Letters, Diabetes, Latest, Parenting, Pride, Success Stories |

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Dear Sherri Shepherd,

Dear Sherri, I don't know if you're aware of how important your humor and honesty is for Black women dealing with infertility, but please, let me enlighten you...

By BrokenBrownBelle | Oct 16, 2010
Posted in: BrokenBrownBelle, Conditions & Diagnosis, Hypothyroidism, Latest, Medicines & Treatments, Nonfiction, PCOS, Procedures, Weight Loss |

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Recovery

Our lovable and honest Belle is back with a message from her recovery room and a lesson on Metformin, Synthroid and learning how our meds work.

By Mrs.Tiye | Apr 26, 2010
Posted in: Adoption, Choices, Communication, Parenting, The Emotions |

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You’re Not my Real Mother!

I hope you guys are enjoying these videos. I’m actually enjoying making them, which I didn’t think I would (because I was petrified). LOL Anywhoo, have you tweeted #infertility today? I’ll wait. Hey, you’re back! Thanks for going to do that right quick. Anyway, the book for today is You’re Not My Real Mother by Molly Friedrich. I also talk about why I’ve chosen to look at children’s books this [...]

By Mrs.Tiye | Mar 4, 2010
Posted in: MrsTiye |

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You Gotta Fight….For Your Right…To (pity) Paartaay!

Gonna let you in on a secret.You listening?Come closer, I’m gonna whisper it so other people don’t hear… I’m a bit of a perfectionist. SHHHH!!! Don’t tell anyone. I know! Unbelievable isn’t it? I like to plan things out. Not just events and things of that sort, but I mean neurotic-like. I plan conversations. I think about what I’m going to say, and how they’re gonna take it. I put [...]

By Mrs.Tiye | Dec 21, 2009
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The Only Way It is Going to Work

So…in my other life I am a librarian.Librarians fight against a theory called self-censorship. This is the practice where librarians choose to not purchase or shelve materials that they feel could potentially cause for some challenges by patrons. For instance, some librarians will deliberately not purchase an award-winning book, because it has profanity in it that some patrons could come complaining about, thereby stopping countless readers from acquiring reading material [...]

By Mrs.Tiye | Dec 16, 2009
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Dear Period…

I can’t stand your bitch ass.You are the unwelcome visitor at my bathroom door.You are the bane of my sexual existance.You are the hypocrisy of reproduction.You are the stank ho that mocks my plans.You have the ability to choose JUST the moment where my hope is highest, to pull the most egregious bullshit. You are an asshole and I WISH I could fight yo monkey ass.

By Mrs.Tiye | Nov 26, 2009
Posted in: Anger, Friends of BBE, Frustration, Miscellaneous Rants |

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Dear Thanksgiving

Dear Thanksgiving, I would love to have a great day with you. However, I feel there are some general guidelines I should provide you with to ensure that we have a good meeting today. Please refrain from smiling in my face, leaning on one leg, gently touching me on my shoulder and uttering, “So, what yall waiting on, girl?” This could result in catching a giblet upside the face. Please [...]

By Mrs.Tiye | Nov 17, 2009
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Things I’ve learned on this journey.

Things I’ve learned on my TTC journey: 1. Everyone isn’t meant to be included in your pain. Telling people what you are going through can backfire. No joke, I’ve had two family members try and give me their grand kids because they felt that their daughter’s weren’t ready.It can also backfire because then everytime you walk past a baby aisle or hear someone announce their pregnancy, concerned friends will pause [...]