Tuesday, January 30, 2007

doula journey

me with doula bean#1

bags are packed...massage oils are ready...water has broken...soon off to the hospital with mama#2! very excited to support a dear friend today during birth- and wanted to send a quick thank you to everyone for the last-minute kid watching, the party cancelling understanding, and the endless support you've given me on my journey to become a doula. i feel like it's my birthday and i'm about to open the most incredible gift.

i heart my life.

15 comments:

FemiKnitMafia said...

And thank god you're here!

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful, amazing, opportunity this is for you. You are a beautiful person inside and out!! These mamas are lucky to have you.

We'll chat later and if the party gets cancelled, no biggie, we will reconvene at a better time! Babies do not live on a schedule so we have to be open for changes.

Love ya,
Steph

Kathleen said...

yay!
what a heartfelt post.
it is nice to read how the doula feels going into each adventure. : )
lucky mama.
lucky baby.

Vanessa/NessieNoodle said...

I heart your life too!
I totally want a duola once I get prego. And I want one just like you who is so excited about the magic of birth.

wonderful Nina!

Anonymous said...

Awww, another bean to welcome and love! Congrats! Mamas rock!!

Much love,
Tab

Ani said...

Happy doula day! I'm so excited for you that I've got chills. Can't wait for the debriefing!

Georgia said...

I *heart* your life too!!!!

xoxoxo
Georgia

*the mama said...

i heart you doula mama....

sending happy delivery vibies....

hugs mama.....

A

p.s. I am calling you as soon as my water breaks...just cause I want you thinkin' bout me!!

Anonymous said...

Oh hurray!! I'm so excited for you beautiful one.

AMANDA said...

Beautiful! Looking forward to hearing about it.

Goddess Leonie * GoddessGuidebook.com said...

i heart you.

thank you for the gift of you.

Left-handed Trees... said...

I hope it went beautifully!!!
LOVE,
D.

Anonymous said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! and a huge congratulations on another birth.

You spread such happiness Nina...we heart you and your goodness!!!!!

xoxoxo

Anonymous said...

I just want to tell you how important you are, and always will be to the Mothers you help. I had a doula by my side for the birth of my second son, and the words she whispered to me gave me strength and power I never knew I had. During the births of my 3 and 4 boys, she was unable to attend. But I could still hear her words whispering in my ear, and I felt her presence all the way to the end. Bless you for what you are doing.

Anonymous said...

Such wonderful work! I hope all went well :)