Baby Robinson Meets a Great Woman

Today our little baby met Angela Burt-Murray, the editor and chief of Essence Magazine. Her husband invited us to hear her speak at a Middle School for low-income girls in Boston. The speech was great and really inspired our baby to be the best she can be. Angela talked about her coverage of the Obamas and the lessons they've taught her.

This really made me think about the wonderful time our baby is being born into. A time of unforeseen possibility for black folks and unprecedented change. It's kind of like the world is hitting the reset button. Although this change is painful (with the recession and all) it gives us all an opportunity to redefine our destiny and leap after our dreams. I'm glad our little one will have the chance to call her shot and reach for the stars. Can't wait for her to realize the great times in which she was born!

How Good GOD is!

Hey All,

Long time since Mommy Robi posted, eh'? Been a bit busy creating life (haha). Leandrew has been on me to post again, along with a few others -- here goes! Lots and lots of changes and more and more blessings over the past few weeks. The title for this post is always true, but about 3 weeks ago, IT really hit me. It = the blessing of a child. I was overwhelmed to tears the other day (in the shower -- the perfect place to cry) reflecting on the awesome blessing of life. I felt so special that we have the gift to create and carry life for God -- amazing right? The changes of my body is a visual reminder about this gift - so needless to say each shower is both a time to thank God and explore my newest scientific observation -- my own body.

I am 17 weeks and 5 days -- the last few days of the fourth month of my pregnancy. In a few weeks, I will be half way through the pregnancy. School has about 6-7 weeks left and Cambridge, Massachusetts has about 10 weeks left of the lovely Robinsons -- time is moving quickly. Then we'll be going, going, back, back to Cali, Cali!

So, what else is happening in our world --- ummm...
1. Last night Leandrew "April Fooled" his mother and Lal into thinking we were having twins.
2. I want to hear all the wonderful birth and newborn stories! I love adorable moments and watching families
3. When I'm not eating as healthy as I should, I am reminded that "even hood-rats have babies" (thanks Nancy H.) then I don't feel so bad-- but, rest assured I'm not eating fast food, hot chips and soda!
4. No longer am I craving hamburgers, but now I want Titos Tacos, and I love green apples, grapes, basically any fruit.
5. Over Spring Break Lee and I did some Boston tourist stuff -- Cheers, Boston Commons, etc.
6. I'm am now showing to the average observer -- people stare at my stomach and wonder (Is she pregnant? Or is her stomach just really big and round?)
7. Classes seem longer now (uh oh)
8. People do ask and want to touch my belly
9. Still waiting to feel the baby move -- they (babycenter.com) say most women in the first pregnancy feel movement between 18-22 weeks -- I'll be sure to post as soon as I feel movement
10. Leandrew reads to the baby and greets the baby every morning.

Specifics on the baby:
The baby's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — the lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. The baby weighs 5 ounces now, and is around 5 inches long from head to butt. He / She can move their joints, and their sweat glands are starting to develop.

Love y'all and keep commenting! More belly pictures to come soon.

Be Well,
KDR