I have my first doula client in quite some time due any day now. I have missed being a doula during my 'maternity leave', and I hadn't even intended on taking any clients until 2011. However, a repeat client that has become a dear friend asked and the only word I could find to answer with was 'yes!!!'.
In life, we wait for many things...we get put on hold, we wait in line, we count down the days until our anniversary, birthday, Christmas, etc. But I don't think any of THAT waiting compares with the waiting to meet a new life. It is such a hard, anxiety-filled, and exciting time...here you are...trying to keep busy and keep your mind off it, yet you can't help watching your body and waiting for the switch to flip...for labor to begin. Nothing compares.
Waiting as a doula for a mama to go into labor is FUN! I go about my life as usual, except my phone is ALWAYS attached to me. When it rings my heart leaps. And maybe not all doulas, but me, I pray. God's timing and plan is always best. I feel better trusting it is all in HIS hands.
I LOVE being a doula, it is always an honor and privilege to be beside a family as they are transformed by new life.
I am thoroughly enjoying the thrill of the wait....stay tuned :)
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- Sonia
- I am an engineer on hiatus as a stay-at-home-mom...and loving it! Our life is wonderfully crazy with our four little ones. We are so blessed!
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Am I blessed beyond belief or what? I am so thankful to God that you are doing this with me. No hyperbolic expression here: YOU will be the first to know when something changes. :) Can't wait. Thank you for being excited with me and understanding with compassion all of my emotions.
I feel the same way when I'm waiting -- leaping sky high every time the phone rings, etc. Although I'm looking forward to my own maternity leave, I'm sure I'll be ready to come back after more than a year off!
And I'm praying for A, too!
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