Christina's place - Doula training and more

Jul. 21, 2006

Doula training and more

The doula training was a lot of fun. It was a pretty small and diverse group, which made for some great discussions. I learned a lot and had a great time. Esther was so good! I was a little worried about how she would do, but she was pretty happy most of the time. I only had to skip participating in a few things because I was walking her to sleep and I was still able to watch all that was going on. The friend that I went with has been a doula at a lot more births and has agreed to let me tackle my next few births with her. I think that will help me to build the confidence I need to do it alone. The teen program that will be starting with the birthing center is more than I think I can commit to right now. It is more than just being a doula for the mom, it is more like mentoring them as a parent. I think it is a great idea and I would love to participate, but I think with my children being so young, it is probably more than I can commit to right now. Anyway, I look forward to getting some births and finishing up certification. And as far as the birthing center is concerned, I am now a doula. They want to put me on a list to call when the mamas want a doula. I would love to do this eventually, but I would like to shadow for my first few births before I go solo. Plus, it is a bit of a drive to the birthing center and Esther is still nursing and so on and so on.
I am missing the homeschool curriculum fair today!

This is the first time in probably 6 years that I have missed it. But, I have no babysitter and I really didn't need anything and money is tight, so I decided to skip it. I will miss seeing all my friends there and going out to lunch with my homeschool group, but it can't be helped.
School is going great so far with Locksley. The two things that I might have gotten had I gone to the fair were SOS Spanish and Health. She is done with school so quickly lately that I think she has plenty of time to do some extra curricular stuff.
I would love to write so much more, but Esther is fussing. I will try again later.

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Jul. 21, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by mrskbrook

I'm so glad you enjoyed your training! Shadowing a doula will teach you far more than you can learn in a class, especially if you're a visual learner, as I am. Definitely keep your experiences updated!

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Jul. 21, 2006 - Doula's are cool!

Posted by momma2aejsk

I'm so glad to have a doula in the family esp w/ AL backward laws. I'm starting to see a light at the end of this archaic tunnel, just be prepared to head to S AL at a moments notice. OK, not a moments notice, I'm not pregnant but if I do get pregnant I'll let you know a little ahead of time;)

Samantha

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Jul. 21, 2006 - Everytime........

Posted by Mama2Many

I hear you mention how wonderful school is going using SOS, I have a moment of jealousy enter in. ;o)

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Jul. 23, 2006 - jealousy

Posted by TeamNewman

Oh wow, I'm so jealous! I'd love to be a doula but our state requires too much training for me to commit to. Congrats on your certification!

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Jul. 27, 2006 - YEA for doulas!

Posted by AHappyHome

I am so glad to have another doula in the world. We've had the same doula for the last three births, and she affected the outcome of the birth in each one, in a positive way. Once, she asked (very politely of course) if we could try a different move to push the baby out, and just as the Doc was about to give up, there was the baby! You can read how she did on this last birth on my blog dated May 26--I think that was the date--it's titled From Weeping to Reaping. Anyhow, God bless you as you bless these mommies!

Keri

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