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I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

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T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

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Family Ties, Featured, Kids & Parenting, Parent's Just Don't Understand, Parenting, School Stuff, Sponsored · July 11, 2016

My Olympic Motherhood Moment #Sponsored


My Olympic Motherhood Moment is sponsored by Cafe-Mom & Gillette.

My Olympic Motherhood Moment

Moms, we’ve all had an Olympic Motherhood Moment.

When my daughter began speaking, I knew there was something different in her cadence. Unlike her brother who was 10 years her senior, she had trouble putting her words together. She often stammered over her words. When she began school, I pleaded with the officials to have her tested for speech fluency. They told me that it was perfectly normal and would go away in time. By the end of first grade, they finally heard my cries and had her tested and admitted into speech therapy.

From the age of six, she went to speech twice a week during school for an hour. She was often frustrated because she knew what she wanted to say but wasn’t able to say it without being flustered. I saw her cry and retreat within herself due to her stuttering. Some of the kids taunted her for “speaking weirdly” as one child put it. I didn’t want it to become something that held her back.

It was during this time that I stepped in to help her overcome her stuttering. In between the school speech therapy and us doing exercises at home, I worked on building her confidence. I often video taped her talking about certain subjects to play it back for her so she could get comfortable speaking in front of others. I applauded her when she was fluent, and tried to instill in her love and courage and a winning attitude. No matter what, I wanted her to know that she could do anything she set her mind to.

Over her six years of being in speech therapy, her vocabulary and fluency got stronger. She didn’t stammer as much over her words and she even began feeling more at ease presenting in school and in front of others. Where she was a shrinking violet before, she radiated a sincere certainty and poise that people took notice of.

My Olympic Motherhood Moment

My daughter, aged 8, dressed as Gold Medalist Gabrielle Douglas

This past fall, I received a call from her speech therapist letting me know that she was now 98% fluent and no longer needed speech therapy. When she started in first grade, she was at 61%.

My daughter may not be a gymnast or a track star, but she certainly won the gold for overcoming a huge disadvantage. With hard work, determination, and advocacy, she no longer stutters and is able to speak with a boldness and spunk I never thought that I would see. I didn’t doubt her ability at all—but to see her triumphant is something that is priceless to me. I will never forget how hard she worked–we are all so very proud of her!

I must also toot her horn for ending her sixth grade year with straight-A’s! Her confidence in speaking fluently now shows in her grades, too. Always a good student, she is now excelling in subjects that she once struggled in.

My Olympic Motherhood Moment

Moms, we have to celebrate the wins, even though they may not be for the world to see. Our “olympians” are running a race daily to grow and thrive and be wonderful people. So when they are ready to say “put me in coach”, we can do so with an open heart and a sound mind because WE DID IT.

The following video sponsored by Gillette, of Roslyn Easton, U.S. Olympian Ashton Easton’s mother, discusses how he was teased for looking different in an area that didn’t see much diversity. It will pull at your heart strings, but also allows you to see what persevering can do.

What is your Olympic Motherhood Moment?


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Comments

  1. Jeanette says

    July 11, 2016 at 1:11 pm

    My son is in speech therapy too! Tell her she is awesome and is made for something that only she will be GREAT at! Looks like she loves gymnastics!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      July 11, 2016 at 7:48 pm

      Thanks so much! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    July 11, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    I love this so much! This is the kind of story that just touches me. I’m so glad to hear the speech therapy is paying off so well. Good for her!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      July 11, 2016 at 7:49 pm

      Thank you. Now she can talk all of our heads off. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Dogvills says

    July 12, 2016 at 1:03 am

    Congratulations to your daughter. I’m glad that she doesn’t need the therapy anymore.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      July 12, 2016 at 10:53 am

      Thank you so much. She worked so hard and it paid off 🙂

      Reply
  4. ricci says

    July 12, 2016 at 11:50 am

    Congrats to both you and your daughter!! I’m glad she got the help she needed and you both had an Olympic moment!!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      July 12, 2016 at 11:52 am

      Thank you so much! She’s a special girl 🙂

      Reply
  5. CHRISTY GARRETT says

    July 12, 2016 at 6:04 pm

    This is an awesome story. I am glad that she got the help that she needed. My daughter was born deaf and wears cochlear implants. She is able to hear but due to my late start on getting them, she was delayed in her speech. She received speech therapy for a long time.

    I m glad that she found a sport that she enjoys. I loved gymnastics growing up.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      July 12, 2016 at 9:01 pm

      I am happy to hear that your daughter received speech therapy as well. I hope she is doing well.

      Reply
  6. Chubskulit Rose says

    July 12, 2016 at 6:32 pm

    That’s awesome that there is a speech therapy available for your daughter. I can tell that she is now confident.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      July 12, 2016 at 9:02 pm

      Thank you. Her confidence means everything to me.

      Reply
  7. Lynndee says

    July 13, 2016 at 9:38 am

    This is so heartwarming. Glad to know that she no longer needs speech therapy and she’s doing great in school. You should be proud of her.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      July 13, 2016 at 4:29 pm

      Thanks. Lynndee. I am VERY proud 🙂

      Reply
  8. Amber Killmon says

    July 13, 2016 at 11:26 pm

    This makes my heart smile. We went through speech therapy and it was trying at times but so worth it to see the smile afterwards.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      July 14, 2016 at 1:35 am

      Thank you very much. I totally agree. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Marielle Altenor says

    July 16, 2016 at 12:29 pm

    I love this so much! Look how happy she is! So glad she was able to overcome this. My son has difficulties reading and speaking in French (he goes to French school). He was considered behind compared to a lot of his classmates when he started 1st grade. With some help from the school and reading more and speaking more in French, he has gotten a lot better. My Olympic motherhood moment would have to be when he taught himself to read in English. Now he can read both French and English!

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So, I’m doing THING! Join me and the cast of thi So, I’m doing THING! Join me and the cast of this year’s @shesaidstlouis  on Friday, March 10th at The Sheldon. We’ll be sharing our stories monologue style, and it’s going to be a good time. If you’d like to get tickets, hit me up! A portion of the proceeds will go to @rungforwomen. 👍🏾
February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time w Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time with roses and a little Stevie Wonder. I could do this all day! 🌹 #traderjoes #flowers #roses #therapy #selfcare
Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is my absolute favorite meal and @louieswinedive in Clayton treated us so well! I will definitely be back. 

#brunch #stl #stlouis #food #stlfoodie #hosted
Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis
A generous heart is always open, always ready to r A generous heart is always open, always ready to receive our going and coming. In the midst of such love, we need never fear abandonment. This is the most precious gift true love offers – the experience of knowing we always belong.” — bell hooks
One more week before she goes back to school for h One more week before she goes back to school for her second semester. Reppin #stl and @seriessixcompany. 

#stlouis #collegekid #stlmade #mykid
Flower arranging has become the self-care I didn’t know I needed. It’s a tranquil and relaxing experience for me. Get into it. 💐 #traderjoes #flowers #therapy #selfcare
It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me toda It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me today as I spent the first day of the year taking care of my mind, body, and soul. It went something like this…. #newyear #selfcare #overforty #fortyish
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