Adunni's Dream: Why Oh Why?

In Adunni's #childhood & career, she has struggled with the stark #reality of #senseless #death among #children. This poem is dedicated to her and all the amazing #clinicians / #researchers who ask this question on a daily:

Why oh Why?

Preterm labor...but it's not time

Act of God? Or not so divine

Anxious to save life, Doctors stand by

It's happening again

Why oh why?

Family pacing. Time's a wasting

Silent entry. Occlusive wrap. Intubate.

Research meets confusion and pain

I wish the story was more kind

Little heart rate? A long flat line.

Why oh why?

Fallen leaves. Tear drops.

This doesn't add up

We had a great Shower.

He already had a name!

Still some live & some die

Why oh why?

Birth dreams. Uncomplicated.

So ready to meet him.

Waters burst. Here he comes!--A cry!

Anticipation becomes Joy

It's a girl, it's a boy!

While another stares at a lifeless toy

To say her last goodbyes

Why oh why 

-Lyrics by tia 10/2017 #tiaRN 

#HBNM #hushbabynotmama #fetalloss #infantloss #prematuityawareness #perinatalnursing #perinatalloss #pregnancyloss #Dare2Dream #Dare2DreamAgain

Please Don't Fly Away

Lyrics by tia's Pretty Little Things

When #babies "earn their wings", most of us never know about it because of the #pain.  And as much as I appreciate dreamy #birth stories, I applaud clinical folks who fight to avoid handing babies wings that they never earned. Unfortunately, however, some still fly. 

To my Sisters, my Brothers who have had to say goodbye too soon, we #acknowledge you. We pray for a brighter story and we can't wait to #cry with you again...#tears of joy. #perinatalloss #fetalloss #stillbirth #alwaysremember #gonetoosoon #earnyourwings #prematurityprevention #marchofdimes @marchofdimes @marchofdimesmdnca @our_beautiful_angels #Octoberis #infantloss #awarenessmonth #Dare2DreamAgain #tiaRN

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Hush Baby Not Mama Relaunch to focus on Breaking the Silence

Hush Baby Not Mama #HBNM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Together Inspiration Acts Inc., info@tiacts.org (443) 384-7443

The Hush Baby Not Mama Advocacy Campaign breaks the silence surrounding Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders and the Impact of Fetal & Infant Loss (Baltimore, MD November 5, 2017)-- Hush Baby Not Mama [#HBNM], an interesting twist of Beauty, Empowerment & Advocacy has brought light to issues that silence women since February 2014. 

Silence The Mime

Whereas #HBNM has placed an emphasis on  Intimate Partner Violence during the first launch, this relaunch focuses on the silence surrounding all perinatal matters including perinatal mood disorders, loss, violence, postpartum challenges and related preventative health promotion.

Bling Top by Beautiful Genesis Brandi Carrington

With the belief that no one is more intimate to a person than him or herself, Hush Baby Not Mama reminds us to Speak Up during times of hurt or difficulty as we promote health, safety and wellness for ourselves and our community.

Just as absurdly it is for an adult to wear a pacifier, so is the paradox of the beauty of mother and woman hood being stifled by the aftermath of loss, displacement or unexpected challenges. 

This collaboration includes the engagement of volunteer advocates, who are inspired to make a statement together. This initiative is based in Baltimore, Maryland. Follow #HBNM #HushBabyNotMama and learn more at HushBabyNotMama.org