Introducing Baby Mary! She was born this morning by C-section @ 10:15 am, weighing 6 lb. 8 oz. & is 19.5 inches long. Congratulations to Heather & Allen! I did a post recently about some of my high school friends who have been an encouragement to me in my faith over the years. In that post, I mentioned that Heather was due with her 5th child soon. This morning a group of us had the privilege of coming to Heather's hospital room before her C-section for a time of prayer and worship. We stuck around and got to be the first to meet baby Mary & pray over her after she was born, too.
Some of you know this about me...I just love everything to do with babies, pregnancy, childbirth, and nursing. I've had a desire for quite some time to become a certified Doula. (Labor coach and support person to pregnant mommies.) I had planned to attend training and begin the process over a year ago in South Bend, Indiana, but then we moved. Today I spoke with Heather's Doula, Marla, and was going to ask where she'd recommend I attend the training in this area. Well, I found out that Marla herself is certified to teach Doula training. She's got sessions this summer and fall & I think I may just be pursuing this dream of mine...
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Yeah Heather! I knew Mary was scheduled to arrive today and am glad to hear everything went okay. And I'm so happy for you that it looks like you'll get to pursue becoming a doula!
Kara Jo, you would be perfect as a doula. Good for you!
Oh Kara Jo!!! I remember talking about that dream of yours a number of times. I remember being so glad to have you at Isabella's birth. I truly hope the details work out and you are able to persue this passion now! I'm so happy for Heather too.
Oh, Kara Jo, I have tears in my eyes! I think you would be such an excellent doula. I am so glad you have the opportunity to pursue this dream. Go for it!
How fun to be there for your friend, Heather. Congratulations to their family, Mary looks beautiful.
It's cool the way that we find our dreams after we have started to believe they might have been left behind.
Welcome sweet baby Mary!! I can hardly stand how cute all of the newbies are!!
Kara Jo, I am thrilled for you girl!! Go for it!
Thanks for the encouragement, everyone!
Inthestory--I loved being there for Bella's birth. It was amazing & beautiful and I will never forget it.
Carla--when's that clinic in Hudson going to start up so I can volunteer for you?
Um. Ah. Couple years methinks. Still praying about it and will be volunteering in RF in the fall. :)
Yay! You will be a wonderful doula, sweet Kara Jo-- So up your alley!
What a pretty little girl!
And how cool on the Doula thing!!
Hey Kara Jo! So, I finally sat myself down and read some of your posts- how fun it is to "reconnect" with you and the family! I'm sooo happy for you to be your friend's birth support- go doulas!! :) Love ya! Erica
p.s. For the time being, I can receive email but not send. I am on Facebook, though!
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