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Got Questions About Spina Bifida? • SB Awareness Month

October 1, 2013 / 17 Comments


October is Spina Bifida Awareness month.

Unfortunately last October I was in survival mode so I kind a missed it, or better put I was not psychologically able to make anyone aware of anything and all I could manage was to wake up every morning with the goal “don’t kill the baby” #truth. But, now that my son is 15 months old and I’m a little more “seasoned” in this thing, I thought I’d dedicate this month to raising awareness of this extremely common birth defect by posting several pieces throughout the month.


I am participating in the Verizon Wireless Style Voices program and was provided with the  Samsung Galaxy Camera, Nokia Lumia 928 and six months of service in exchange for my honest opinions. This video below was shot with the Samsung Galaxy Camera.
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First up is a call for questions in video form below complete with a cameo of your favorite baby, Mr. Flickerbug himself!

or Click here to watch it directly on my YouTube Channel.

Click here to watch My Testimony Video from earlier this year.

Do you have any questions about Spina Bifida? Leave them in the comments below.

I will compile questions and make an answer video later in the month.

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Thank you! *mwah*

Roshini Cope, aka Glamazini, is a life coach and video creator who gained a following for her natural hair tutorials, which evolved into authentic personal stories of healing with a consistent dash of humor. She is a black woman healing helping other black women heal, expand their self-awareness, reclaim their joy, and create the life they want. Work with Roshini 🤎✨🤎

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17 Comments

  • Damita Frye
    October 1, 2013 at 2:13 PM Reply

    I’ve read about Spina Bifida, diagnosis, treatment, causes and symptoms. They say most cases are mild cases and need no treatment. Other, more severe cases require surgery. Is your son a mild case with little to no treatment necessary? With a grandson with Down Syndrome, I know having a child with a birth defect is challenging at best. How are you handling the daily care with your son? I know as moms (and grandmas), we will do anything for our children. Is his daily care challenging for you? Do you have a daily routine for you and your son to help with this birth defect? Is there any extensive research being done specifically for Spina Bifida (not through March of Dimes)? Praying for the best for you all!

  • Chewie
    October 2, 2013 at 4:28 PM Reply

    Are there varying degrees of SB? Does this impede flicker’s ability to walk/crawl so that he will need a wheel chair? Are there other issues besides just nerve and lower body function that he’ll have to deal with? How much does surgery enter into the picture over his lifetime? I know you mentioned he has already had several surgeries…:( Poor lil’ dude. He sure looks like a happy and healthy baby. What a precious face. He is a blessing.

  • BigTickles
    October 3, 2013 at 11:21 AM Reply

    I was made aware of Spina Bifida only from Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe when talking about their daughter; before then, radio silence. Even when I did my pregnancy testing, it seemed they only mentioned down syndrome and other possibilities. Do you think it is (or will be) getting more awareness like autism? I have the same questions about SB being a spectrum disorder. Do people with SB also have to do OT, PT, and speech? Can the condition stay the same as people get older – is their a possibility of improvement or regression? Can SB lead to another health diagnoses? For instance with ASD, some are also ADHD, ADD, or other emotional issues.

    P.S. Girl, I was praying that flickerbug did not pull your earring so much so that I had to watch the video twice to hear what you were saying…smh! I couldn’t even wear dangling earrings for almost 2 years because they were a daily target …. so hats off to ya! haha

  • Janet
    October 5, 2013 at 12:24 PM Reply

    Hi, I think your video is awesome and the “content” as well. I have like anyone else, heard about it but, never really got acquainted with the particulars of it until it hit “home.” Thank you for sharing your story and am deeply encouraged by the inner strength that you exude. Looking forward to progressive learning about spina bifida as you feel enlightened to share and encourage others.

    I am aware that your baby uses a “stander.” Is he able to stand on his own without the apparatus? Until next time, Blessings!

  • TyaD
    October 7, 2013 at 1:07 PM Reply

    First of all I want to tell you that you are an inspiration. I appreciate how you are dealing with both depression and a baby with SB and not to mention life in general. You share it with us. You appear to be genuine and hard working and really doing the very best you can. Your son is a blessing and a treasure!

    I have heard of SB but I must admit that I don’t know much about it. I was just wondering if you took folic acid supplements and if the DR recommended that for you. I’ve read that it MAY help in prevention of SB.

    Thanks.

  • Lele
    October 8, 2013 at 12:00 PM Reply

    He’s a beautiful child! He looks a lot like you.

    Thanks for raising awareness and bringing spina bifida to our attention. As a woman of child bearing age (and who is contemplating have another baby), I really appreciate it. I only have one question since everyone seems to have asked so many questions already: Is SB painful?

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