Ujima Services

04/16/2026

Let’s talk about something we don’t always say out loud… 💛

Advanced maternal age.
(And no… we not about to make that sound scary.)

If you’re pregnant or thinking about having a baby over 35 — especially over 40 — you may hear a lot of opinions, warnings, and statistics.

Let me ground you for a moment.

Yes, your care team may monitor you a little more closely.
Yes, there can be increased risks.

But also?
✨ Many women over 40 go on to have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies.
✨ Your body is still capable.
✨ Your experience, awareness, and intuition matter more than people give credit for.

This season of motherhood can look different — more intentional, more informed, more supported.

And that’s a beautiful thing.

You are not “too old.”
You are prepared in ways your younger self may not have been.

The key is support, education, and listening to your body.

Have you or someone you love experienced pregnancy over 40? I’d love to hear your story 💬

KJ Smith-Black delivers a powerful and inspiring message for women navigating pregnancy in their 40s, challenging outdated timelines and societal pressure. O...

04/14/2026

If you or someone you care for will be selecting a medical or dental plan through SoonerSelect (managed care under SoonerCare), this is a great opportunity to get informed and feel more confident in your choices.

This upcoming webinar will include all contracted plans, each sharing their value-added benefits so you can better understand what’s available and what may best meet your family’s needs.

Open enrollment is approaching quickly, and having clear, accessible information can make all the difference. This is a chance to ask questions, learn your options, and take an active role in your decision-making.

Registration is required.

You can also submit questions in advance to:
information@oklahomafamilynetwork.org

04/13/2026

04/08/2026

Quick update 💛

If you’re here looking for Ujima Doula Support & Postpartum Care, I’ve created a dedicated space just for that.

This allows me to keep everything focused, supportive, and centered around pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.

👉 If that’s what you’re here for, click here to join:
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CWAt24zKg/

You’ll find:
• Doula support and guidance
• Postpartum care conversations
• Lactation support
• Real, judgment-free community

As always, thank you for being here and growing with Ujima Services 🌿

Which space are you most connected to right now?

04/07/2026

Today I toured the high school and met with the current SPED teacher.

Let me be real with y’all… this was one of the most disappointing experiences I’ve had as a parent of a child with special needs.

The moment I said the word inclusion, you would’ve thought I asked to sit at a segregated lunch counter.

These kids aren’t even given inclusive electives.
They’re eating lunch in classrooms.
And don’t even get me started on “least restrictive environment”… because where is it?

This took me all the way back to elementary school.

Back when I had general education teachers tell me they “didn’t go to school to be SPED teachers,” so they shouldn’t have to have my child in their class.

And what did that look like in practice?

My son sitting in the corner on a computer… by himself… while the rest of the class learned together.

I know that’s what was happening because on the last day of school, that same teacher called me.

She thanked me.

She told me that for the first time, she let him fully participate in a class spelling game… and he didn’t miss a beat.

She apologized.

Because she realized she had underestimated him.

That moment stayed with me… because it proved what I already knew:
the problem was never my child’s ability — it was the system’s expectations.

So when we got to middle school, I came in ready.

And I’ll give credit where it’s due — middle school met me there.

They were willing to listen.
They were willing to collaborate.
And once they understood that I wasn’t there to fight — I was there to advocate — we built something that actually worked.

My son had an inclusive day.
Support.
Access.
Respect.

It has been a beautiful experience.

So now we prepare for high school…

And I was told:
“He can either be in here all day, or out there all day.”

And respectfully… that’s not going to work.

Not for my son.
Not for everything we’ve built.
And not for what we know is possible.

Because it’s not just me and him.

It’s his village.
His teachers.
His counselors.
All of us.

We have worked too hard to get him to a place where he is learning, growing, and included.

We are not going backwards.

He is not going back to 100% self-contained.
He is not going back to being isolated.
And he is definitely not going back to sitting in a corner — because now, he has a voice… and he will use it.

So no… we’re not choosing between “in here” or “out there.”

We’re choosing what’s appropriate.

We’re choosing what’s equitable.

We’re choosing what’s right.

And we’re going to make sure he gets it.

If you’re a parent walking into spaces like this… trust your gut.

Because you’re not asking for too much.
You’re asking for what your child already deserves.

Who else has had to fight for inclusion at the high school level? 👀

04/01/2026

With Spoonie Meal Plan Club – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

04/01/2026

With Sooner SUCCESS – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

04/01/2026

With OUHSC Sooner Success Region 2 – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

03/22/2026

I think about this a lot…

What would things look like if families like ours didn’t have to push so hard just to be supported?

If inclusion wasn’t something we had to fight for… but something already built into the system.

If community felt natural… not something we had to search for.

I don’t have all the answers.

But I do know this — when families come together, share, and speak honestly about what’s not working… that’s where change starts.

So I’ll ask this…

What does real support look like to you?