Dedication

Today we visited a church with some friends because their baby was being dedicated. It was extra special for me because I was there at this baby's birth as her parent's doula. I can't tell you how exciting it was to see this couple dedicate themselves to raising this precious little girl in the ways of the Lord.

I know as a doula I won't normally have contact beyond the postpartum visits, but because this family is good friends of ours, this situation is different. To be a part of the different milestones in their lives is so amazing and humbling and exciting.

Meet the Midwife

I have a client who is due in May. They are planning a home birth with a local midwife. I got to meet that midwife this past week, and I am really looking forward to working with her for this couple. 

It was so encouraging to listen to her philosophy of birth! So different from OBs and hospitals. I am beyond thrilled that I will get to attend a birth at home!

Oh, and I did meet with a potential client a couple of weeks ago, and they just called back this week to tell me that they do indeed want to hire me! So, I have a client due in May, one due in June, and one due in August. This, of course, is all providing that we're still around this area then. 

New Client?

I got a contact form from my website from someone interested in interviewing me to possibly be their doula! I'm excited. I emailed her back, but haven't heard anything else at this point. She's due in June. 


I had a bit of a mini crisis as I wondered about the timing of things. We may or may not be here then. So do I tell potential clients that I will be their doula as long as I'm still around? Do I just go on "as if" nothing is going to change and we'll still be living here? I'm just really unsure as to whether or not to say anything.


But, if we are still here, and I do get hired by this new mama, then that means 3 clients in 4 months! That may not seem like much, but to me that signifies huge growth in my "business." Kinda fun to think about!