As I look back at this year, remembering the wonderful births I was a part of, I can still say I am happy to be a Birth Doula still. The births were few this year but the ones I took part in were wonderful. The miracle of birth is still there, the strength of these moms to bring a bundle of joy into this world is still there, the fantastic looks upon the parents faces as they see their baby for the first time...wow!! I love all of it! yes even the numerous phone calls...or lack thereof sometimes....the lack of sleep and sometimes food.
I love to get the Christmas Cards year after year and see these babies grow up. I love the invitations to the first birthday parties when they say...Look baby...This was your doula too!!
I am looking forward to 2012 and the births I may get to be a part of and the lives of parents I may get to touch more even just a moments time.
This is the first year in many years that I have had the holiday's off. I am thankful for that as the end of this year year was a little rough with sick family matters I needed to tend to. Now that things may be settled I can shift a bit of my focus back onto birthing moms and their families.
