2014 was the first officially year of FAB Haute Mama. I started the process of creating this site on July 31, 2013 (my grandmum’s birthday) but didn’t get in a groove until 2014. I have enjoyed the year, gained new blogger friends aka blogger boos, wonderful mentors and developed true and meaningful friendships beyond the blogosphere. Here is my 2014 Year in Review: Favorite Blog Post on FAB Haute Mama. Brown…
Weathering The Storm… It’s been two years and I finally feel ready to share how I finally became a mother. The truth is I’m not really ready but it’s time I share. There is someone out there who has a similar story or who is still hoping and praying for this miracle so here I am. After too many miscarriages, I decided to see a fetal maternal specialist. Truthfully I…
I was really trying to ignore this but I can’t. Maybe I am naive or missed it over the past few years because on Father’s Day I tend to put on my blinders, but is this the first time there is such uproar about mothers being acknowledged on Father’s Day? Either way, here are my thoughts: If you decide to wish your mother Happy Father’s Day then go right ahead…
This Memorial Day we celebrate the life of Elijah Milliard. A strong, handsome, kind, God fearing young man who gave the ultimate sacrifice on July 4, 2013. Errol “Elijah” Milliard was killed in action while on duty in Afghanistan. To think I remember the day he was born just as well as I remember the day he passed away. It was an honor to know and love you my sweet…
A Happy Mother’s Day and Mother’s Month to all you beautiful moms! As I celebrate my second official Mother’s Day, I reflect on how I still enjoyed Mother’s Day prior to being blessed with Zoe. Godmothers, Aunts, Cousins, Sister-friends all deserve a big Happy Mother’s Day shout out. It takes a village and they are all mother’s in our village. Now here are the answers for Take 2 of: “What does…
“Brown Baby Love is the embodiment of my experience. Loving the unseen, having faith in the unknown and trusting the uncertain. Brown Baby Love is the feeling of the African American mother for her newborn child. I feel it when I look at my now 7-month-old son. I feel it when I touch his caramel skin, when he smiles and his dimples deepen. I feel it when he laughs and…