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Fertile Kwanzaa – Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics

By Mrs.Tiye | Dec 29, 2011
Posted in: Advocacy, Choices, Foundations/Organizations, Friends of BBE, Pride, Race & Infertility, Success Stories, The Eggshelf |

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Fertile Kwanzaa – Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics

On the fourth day of Kwanzaa my people gave to me...outstanding fertility resources created by African Americans! Take a peek, and be sure to add any you may have.

By Mrs.Tiye | Oct 20, 2011
Posted in: A.H.A., Advocacy, Celebrity Infertility, Celebs, Choices, Conditions & Diagnosis, Foundations/Organizations, Friends of BBE, Latest |

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What I Wish YOU Knew

This week, I am completely and totally floored by the amazing outreach initive of Redbook Magazine. Through partnerships with Resolve: The National Infertility Association and First Response, Redbook has launched a massive no-shame campaign entitled “The Truth About Trying“. From behind the scenes, I’ve known about this campaign for a couple months now, but even as I got excited and prepared for it, I had no idea how absolutely [...]

By Mrs.Tiye | Aug 4, 2011
Posted in: Foundations/Organizations, Joy, Latest, Miscellaneous Rants, Weight Loss |

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A Special Shout-Out

A high school biology teacher sends her students to The Egg! Here's my note to them! Thanks Kelly!!

By Mrs.Tiye | Feb 24, 2011
Posted in: Abortion, Advocacy, Foundations/Organizations, Latest, Procedures, Race & Infertility, Responsible Conception |

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Scare Tactics: The Great Reproductive (in)Justice

Planned Parenthood is not our enemy here. Nor is the African American womb. Our enemy is the lack of education and resources. Our enemy is a misrepresentation of the idea behind Reproductive Justice. Our enemy is a political machine that is willingly allowing millions to fall by the wayside in a false effort to “save” children that they are proving they won’t adequately support once their born, anyway.

By Mrs.Tiye | Jan 12, 2011
Posted in: Adoption, Featured, Friends of BBE, Guest Posts, Race & Infertility |

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Guest Post: Why We Don’t Adopt

"First, a woman does not give away her baby. She is making a brave and courageous decision to give her child a life that she is unable to give." Chala Barrington-Cruz of Adoption Consultants of Florida exposes the myths and stigmas attached to African American adoption.

By Mrs.Tiye | Nov 22, 2010
Posted in: Choices, Conditions & Diagnosis, Medicines & Treatments |

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Reproductive Health…in a Recession

Aside from losing income, the loss of health care is a large concern during a recession. Check out these ways to keep on top of your health, inexpensively and effectively.

Dear DCFS, this is 2010, Thought You Should know

By Mrs.Tiye | Nov 9, 2010
Posted in: Adoption, Advocacy, Anger, Confusion, Foundations/Organizations, Frustration, Miscellaneous Rants, Tales From the Darkside |

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Dear DCFS, this is 2010, Thought You Should know

2010 and your website looks like a scene from Jumping Jack Flash circa 198? Illinois this is a FAIL. How many children are without homes because you are behind?

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 | Oct 7, 2010
Posted in: Latest, MrsTiye, Videos |

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BrokenBrownUpdate!

Checking in with you guys on the comings and goings of The Egg!

By Mrs.Tiye | Sep 2, 2010
Posted in: Coming Events, Fiction, Foundations/Organizations, Friends of BBE, Latest, The Eggshelf |

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Can’t Hold It In: A Sneak Peak at the Auction!

Really quickly, because I’m giddy, I wanted to share with our readers who may not visit us on Facebook, a quick peek at one of our auction items. This gift set comes courtesy of an AMAZING adoption resource licensed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Virginia and Connecticut. Included in the set is: Two Picture Books: Tyler, Michael. The Skin You’re In Monk, Isabel. Hope Three Adult Titles: Caughman, Susan and [...]

By Mrs.Tiye | Aug 30, 2010
Posted in: Coming Events, Friends of BBE, Giveaways |

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Win a Ticket to the 2010 A.H.A Gala

The generosity and care of a couple great people has humbled me today. Through a very thoughtful donation, I am pleased to offer our friends and readers a chance to WIN a ticket to our AHA gala! This is the easiest contest, I swear. All we’re asking for is your name and that you post or tweet about the upcoming event. That’s it! In the form below, please fill in [...]

By Mrs.Tiye | Aug 27, 2010
Posted in: Advocacy, Awards & Press, Coming Events, Foundations/Organizations, Friends of BBE, Giveaways, Joy, Latest |

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Excited Yet!? The Gala’s almost here!

The last time I had a countdown staring me in the face this hard, was in 2005 as my wedding drew near. Now, five years and two months later, I'm just as excited and anxious. The gala, as of today, is TWENTY-ONE days away! Don't have your ticket yet? You better get on board!