Interviews

I have to say that I really dislike interviews. I have never been good at them first of all but second I feel like I am on an auction block selling myself!. In a way I actually am. Still I get rather uncomfortable in them.  I am secure in the knowledge I have regarding my Doula work. I have studied, continue to study and keep current on things to help my clients.

Each time I go into an interview I first pray that I could be of aid to this mother/couple/family.  I take all my information and as much character I can.  I want them to see the real me not some "fake" person who faulters under pressure. I am human afterall and I get nervous, hands get sweaty, mind goes blank.

I can ususally tell when I walk out the interview if it went well or not.  I have learned that I am not only being interviewed but I too am interviewing.  To see if we are a "match". Either way I eagerly await the phone call or the email to let me know if I am to be a support at the birth of their baby.

All that being said..I now wait to schedule the first prenatal appointment.  The time is ticking and I am already excited for the birth.

October 26th

Now that summer has been over for a bit and fall is here I am back to doing doula work....well hopefully. I usually do not take client from June thru September due to family vacations and such.

This year as with all previous July's since I started this work I said yes to yet another birth. I was not totally sure if I would get this one as I told them in the interview I was to be on vacation the last few weeks of the pregnancy.  I like to say that "If I am meant to be a part of this birth then I will be hired"...and I was. Believe me I slept with my phone close and made sure I had reception everywhere I went.  I have never missed a birth and I was not about to start then.

I must say in all the births I have been a part of this one was a suprise! You see they were told the baby was a girl so when the baby was born SUPRISE!!! IT WAS A BOY!!!. Needless to say the parents were shocked but still happy as can be.

Hopefully, I can take on a few before the year ends. It would be fun to end the year with a holiday birth.

I know taking this much time off hurts my business and my involvement in the Doula Collective but I do so many things through the year, I feel it very necessary to take the time for family.  I know I will not regret it when my children are older.

I have my second fall interview on Thursday.  EDD is Feb 2011.  It would be nice to get this one but again as I say "If I am meant to be there....I will be"

One week and counting

Today was orientation day for our little "meat". he did not seem as excited as I hoped he would be. Let's hope he is more excited the first day of school. That would make this year so much easier:)

So this is the ending of our summer time and now on to a brand new school year. We also found out which class Sam is in. So happy with who her teacher is and who is in her class. She will be fine and hopefully she will enjoy the year. She has given me a list of activities she wants to do including: piano, music, drama, soccer and let's not forget the horseback riding sport! Crazy kid who's child is this:)

I am hoping to start picking up more doula work here in the next month or two. I would really like to have 2 a month, one at the beginning and one in the middle. I think I can make it work for the next few months. Lets just see what happens.

Waiting...waiting...waiting

I absolutely love what I do...the only thing is I am not a great "waiter"....I like to know the times and dates of everything I do so I can plan properly. I suppose my line of work does not allow for such things..lol....I guess that is also known as a control freak! I am currently "waiting" for the "call". Her due date was the 27th and so far nothing. To be a bit selfish... if allowed...I would really like this to occur prior to leaving for Camp Meeting. I still have a few days left for this to happen. She is also a Doula and know that I am away on those days. I want to do this one because it would be my first home birth and first water birth all in one!!! If I could I would ask that she goes into labor tonight with a delivery by 9am. Asking too much???..lol Oh well thought I would try:)...waiting...waiting...waiting

Today so far has been a very relaxing day. It started out rather early with a great breakfast with my brother Ricky and his girlfriend (whom we absolutly love) Laurie. Did not do much after that for the afternoon. I then had a prenatal visit with a mommy to be (whom is also a doula). It was rather exciting because she is having a home birth. This will be my first home birth and I am praying I make it to this one. She is also a doula,which makes me a little nervous. I feel I can really help her with this. Now it is just the waiting. Sleeping next to my phone...No nyquil....no real late nights....packing my snack bag and doula bag...waiting...waiting ...waiting

Monday July 12, 2010

This is my first blog posting. A friend help me set this up...about a year ago and I am just doing it now...been kinda busy:)

Today was a home day today. Too many things to have to get done around the house. The kids swam for most of the day, they have turned into regular fishes. I have to make them get out just to eat their lunch. I just wish they were that excited about cleaning their rooms. :)

I just finished a Doula job this past week. It was a great one. The parents were very cool people. I was honored to have been a part of this birth. By the end I feel I knew them so well, as though we had known each other for many years and not less than a month. This was probably one of the best surprises as the baby was to be a girl and when "she was delivered" the nurse turned "her" over and shouted" Oh my gosh!!! You have a boy!" It was a surprise indeed!

I am suppose to attend a home birth at the end of the month. I hope I can make this one. I am kinda nervous about this one as it is for another Doula. I have never supported another doula through birth,this will be my first.

Better end for now..kids are calling for dessert.