Well, it's been 8 months! I think I must have been rather busy, to have left my blog for this long!
In addition to my doula work, "loving the grandsons" was added to my list of passions. With twins, there's a lot of room for family involvement, so we've all been chipping in daily to help our daughter and her brood. My memory of this past summer is long long walks by the seashore with my husband, carrying the boys in slings, allowing their mama a break at home...to sleep or eat, or just plain enjoy the peace and quiet.
It's been eight months filled with love and joy (we're not the sleepless ones).
Is there any downside? I tend to forget things more easily now, with so many things happening every day, but my iPhone alerts keep me on task. So, clients, please call me before or after your prenatal visits for a chat if I haven't called you already. And when you call me, I might screen some prospective clients' calls if I'm rocking a tired boy while another stands holding my leg (I just can't reach my phone). Please accept my apologies in advance. BUT the upside is that I now have a renewed and updated understanding of breastfeeding issues, sleep issues, introduction of solids, safety issues, attachment parenting...and a multitude of other topics. It's like I'm living a daily refresher course in how to support my clients through their pregnancies and postpartum experiences. You will benefit!
I'm now taking on fewer clients per month (4-5 at the most), so that I'm (hopefully) able to provide the best care to all. So, you'll need to call me early in pregnancy to book a spot. With this growing family, I'm learning to multitask all over again - and love it!
So, please don't hesitate to call or email! I'm here...just covered in two boys from time to time.