I have said this many times before...I love being a Doula. The fact that I am able to give support in many differnt area...and actually make a differnce is such a GREAT BIG reward for me. Once again I was able to not only give support but a little..or a lot more.
Let me start with....my client is not due until August 2nd. I have recieved great updates from the prenatal visits...all is well and on tartget. Great!!
On Tuesday, after leaving a prayer meeting ( I am a Christian ) I ran some errands and found that I had to run to a nother city 40 min away to get an item. Needless to say I was not happy but did it anyways. As I was leaving the store my clients called and said during a routine appointment preeclamsia was found and on the very high side. They were rushing her to another hospital via ambulance so could I come. Where are you I asked? Guess? The same city I was in just down the street?
Of course I went and when arrived saw the look of total fear on her face. Tears streaming down her face I asked if I could pray for them (they are also Chrisitan). They said yes. The Drs told them the baby would be delivered at the other hospital. Of course she was scared. I did my best with words and my knoweledge to calm her. We joined together in prayer believing that it would be done and all would be well. The ambulance attendants asked us to go ahead as they were going "Lights and Sirens" and we couldn't keep up. That did not help calm her one bit! I just kept saying just believe! We prayed..He heard!
Long story short....I stayed 2 hours with them at the new hospital prior to leaving. At that time her BP was perfect They later called with good news. BP still good and levels of protein had decreased. They kept her for observation and the next day was "Go home enjoy you pregnancy but rest". No worries here.
Needless to say they were beyond happy knowing she would be able to carry the baby a while longer.
I usually do not bring my faith into my work....unless they ask or request a Christian. This time I am glad that we took the time to pray and believe.
I can say I am proud to be a Christian Doula
