The last few days have been pretty exciting for me and this journey that I have embarked on. I feel like for this last month or more I have been put into a holding pattern and my patience has been waning. Now I know that there is a lesson in there somewhere, but it was getting discouraging nonetheless.
There are a number of items on my "checklist" that I need to either do, read, order or accomplish and since Wednesday evening I have checked off three pretty good ones!
Check #1: To observe no fewer than two labors and/or deliveries
- One down!
Wednesday evening I got the call that my friend, who so graciously invited me to be a part of her labor support team, was in active labor. I cannot tell you how excited I was! I have been blessed to be present for the births of many of my friends and relatives babies, but this was a first for me in that this would count toward my certification and that it was the first experience at a home birth.
My ROCKSTAR friend Lisa labored through that afternoon, evening and the following morning. Unfortunately I wasn't able to stay long enough to see her deliver, as I did need to work the following day, and she safely delivered an hour later. Though I missed the delivery, the labor process at her home was an amazing one. I was able to watch the midwife and the doula do their "thing" and it was nothing short of incredible. I cannot tell you enough how peaceful and calm the environment was, and to watch a mama labor is truly a beautiful thing. And here is the precious little girl whose mama worked so hard for:
Welcome to the world, Miss Cadence!
With her proud big brother, Lucas. :)
Check #2: Order Required Reading Bundle
This morning I was finally able to order my required reading, and though it is A LOT of info I am so ready to start!!
Check #3: Register for a Professional Childbirth Educators Workshop
And, PRAISE THE LORD I get to register today too!!!!!
Needless to say, it's been a very good day!!
