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[twirlgrrl]

I don't have a lot of time to update, but I just wanted to say that I was privileged to be at an intense and beautiful birth yesterday. Gorgeous Baby Girl was born after a relatively short labor, during daylight hours, in time for me to get home to nurse my own sweet baby, and conveniently with enough time to get a full night's sleep before showing up for the ACOS survey at work today. You can't ask for more in doula-land.

I'm still high from the love rush in that L&D room!

x-posted to my other LJ

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[artemis-rich.livejournal.com]

Yay! Congratulations!

[canetoad.livejournal.com]

Mmmmmm.

[two-roads.livejournal.com]

Awww, how wonderful! This is what I'm mostly afraid of with starting to do work as a doula - being away from my family, finding someone to watch Noah on short notice, etc. I suppose as you do it more often it becomes easier?

[(Anonymous)]

how was the work thing? I know Thursday was the 'big day'

[kathykat.livejournal.com]

sorry, that was me

[two-roads.livejournal.com]

Heh - must have been meant for twirlgrrl?

[kathykat.livejournal.com]

oh yes, sorry again! at least she will still see it as the OP..

:)

[neuraltube.livejournal.com]

It went great too... I feel light and free for a second... and tired... I'll hopefully be able to call you back tomorrow!

[kathykat.livejournal.com]

hey lady...baby carried my phone off last nite...if you called me I didn't get the message...til I find that phone!!!

:)

[twirlgrrl.livejournal.com]

You know, it's funny--so far it has worked out fine every time. I was worried that it would be much harder with a kid, though. There is definitely an added level of coordination going on. I'm lucky that my husband is so flexible (actually he works very little, so I'm not so lucky on that count.) But it's SO worth it, really, no matter what! You'll figure it out.

[sagefemme11.livejournal.com]

Oh, a blessed birthing for the Mama and you, how perfect!
You must be so ***high*** right now!

[twirlgrrl.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Of course, you get to do this most days! But I love the doula role. I would have a harder time with the responsibilities of midwifery. Although, to put my hands on the baby and guide him/her out into the world... wow...