So, I am openly stating that I am no Martha Stewart. I cannot make cookies that look like cookies, I do have laundry put neatly into drawers (neatly anywhere, for that matter), and truthfully, I do not care. I vacuum daily, I make sure dishes are washed, kids are clean, and dinner is made every evening. I dance to stupid disco with my toddlers, I trip over blocks on my way to the bathroom, and we giggle over spilt milk. So based on the article I am about to link here, I have to wonder, am I a good mother? http://www.slate.com/id/2212318/
Please don't get me wrong, I am not disgracefully dirty. My home is well loved. Anyone who knows me can vouch that kids live here. ALL over here! I have dogs, cats, salamanders . . . what ever else the children drag through . . . My home is interesting! I hope, after reading that article, in 20 years if my kids did not go onto medical school, they won't blame me because of my messyness! Thanks!
Friday, March 13, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Interesting Articles
So it has been awhile since I last posted. I'm not a "blogger" by any means, but I thought I should use this to keep info up to date and such.
On the personnal side of my life, we now have a new minivan!! Although, I am actually pretty afraid to drive above 100kms now, or in snow . . . so I joke with my sister doula about Nov - May being my off season. Unfortunatly, I am in Canada, and winter hits at stupid times, my business may take a drastic down fall if I don't get back on my horse, sorta speak. ;)
Business wise, I am actually still taking clients. I am open for a couple more births over the next 6 months. I have yet to decide if I will work all summer, I think we are taking another family hloiday this year. However, I will probably never turn down a Momma, so we may have to pass on the hoiliday!
Now for some links of interest.
http://www.consumerreports.org/health/medical-conditions-treatments/pregnancy-childbirth/maternity-care/overview/maternity-care.htm
This one is US based, but keep in mind how close we are, the stats are actually very similar here in Canada. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/pamela-paul/childbirth-without-choice_b_168652.html
Well, everyone, thanks again for taking the time to read! Look forward to hearing from you soon! Have a beautiful winter day!
On the personnal side of my life, we now have a new minivan!! Although, I am actually pretty afraid to drive above 100kms now, or in snow . . . so I joke with my sister doula about Nov - May being my off season. Unfortunatly, I am in Canada, and winter hits at stupid times, my business may take a drastic down fall if I don't get back on my horse, sorta speak. ;)
Business wise, I am actually still taking clients. I am open for a couple more births over the next 6 months. I have yet to decide if I will work all summer, I think we are taking another family hloiday this year. However, I will probably never turn down a Momma, so we may have to pass on the hoiliday!
Now for some links of interest.
http://www.consumerreports.org/health/medical-conditions-treatments/pregnancy-childbirth/maternity-care/overview/maternity-care.htm
This one is US based, but keep in mind how close we are, the stats are actually very similar here in Canada. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/pamela-paul/childbirth-without-choice_b_168652.html
Well, everyone, thanks again for taking the time to read! Look forward to hearing from you soon! Have a beautiful winter day!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Car = Totaled
Well, as of Jan 8, 2009, I am another year older. I am now 27 years old! And I have never been happier to have aged!
My day started out as normal, get up, get the kids up, get them ready for school . . . same old stuff that makes my life exciting. I did have an appointment with a friend of mine for prenatal education at 12, so my brother was coming out from the city to watch my two younger ones. But that is still pretty typical, I run to the city a few times a month with my line of work. Heck, I had been there already 2 days before with a client. She had a beautiful baby boy by the way.
Anyways, my brother got here in time for me to get out to the other side of the city on time. However after I started driving, I realized the roads sucked, and with blowing snow, visability was poor to say the least. But I figured I'll take my time, call my friend to let her know I'll be running behind. No biggy! After about half hour on the road and only really a 10 minute distance gone, I was coming out from under an over pass, and noticed a semi trailer merging onto the highway. I was in the middle lane and only going about 65-70km, but thought I'd slow down since he was pretty close. Well, Murphy's Law took over, and as soon as I touched my brakes, my car started to slide. I could see the semi getting closer, or rather under the semi getting closer. I slide under his trailer at a slight angle (not dead on), and hit his fuel tank, luckily. Okay, that sounds rediculous, but if I hadn't hit his fuel tank, I would have slide completely under the trailer taking my entire roof off, and taking me out in the process. So, back to my adventure. The front of my car got hooked into the bottom of his trailer as he was still driving, my car continued to stay under the trailer until his back tires ran over the front of my car. When he finally came to a stop, my car flung free, and the incrediably funny thing to all this, is at some point my hand slide off the steering whell, and hit the dash. Well, the stereo in the car has not been working for months, I fixed it! My husband figured it's cause I ripped apart the alternater and beat on the dash . . . whatever.
I had minor injuryies to my above said hand. I walked out of there no problem. If ever there was a time to believe in angels, that was the day.
People have asked my if I thought I was going to die, I never thought about it. I thought about the people I have to go home to. I could see my kids and my husband in my head. And i have never been so grateful for everything I have.
Needless to say, the car is totalled.
My day started out as normal, get up, get the kids up, get them ready for school . . . same old stuff that makes my life exciting. I did have an appointment with a friend of mine for prenatal education at 12, so my brother was coming out from the city to watch my two younger ones. But that is still pretty typical, I run to the city a few times a month with my line of work. Heck, I had been there already 2 days before with a client. She had a beautiful baby boy by the way.
Anyways, my brother got here in time for me to get out to the other side of the city on time. However after I started driving, I realized the roads sucked, and with blowing snow, visability was poor to say the least. But I figured I'll take my time, call my friend to let her know I'll be running behind. No biggy! After about half hour on the road and only really a 10 minute distance gone, I was coming out from under an over pass, and noticed a semi trailer merging onto the highway. I was in the middle lane and only going about 65-70km, but thought I'd slow down since he was pretty close. Well, Murphy's Law took over, and as soon as I touched my brakes, my car started to slide. I could see the semi getting closer, or rather under the semi getting closer. I slide under his trailer at a slight angle (not dead on), and hit his fuel tank, luckily. Okay, that sounds rediculous, but if I hadn't hit his fuel tank, I would have slide completely under the trailer taking my entire roof off, and taking me out in the process. So, back to my adventure. The front of my car got hooked into the bottom of his trailer as he was still driving, my car continued to stay under the trailer until his back tires ran over the front of my car. When he finally came to a stop, my car flung free, and the incrediably funny thing to all this, is at some point my hand slide off the steering whell, and hit the dash. Well, the stereo in the car has not been working for months, I fixed it! My husband figured it's cause I ripped apart the alternater and beat on the dash . . . whatever.
I had minor injuryies to my above said hand. I walked out of there no problem. If ever there was a time to believe in angels, that was the day.
People have asked my if I thought I was going to die, I never thought about it. I thought about the people I have to go home to. I could see my kids and my husband in my head. And i have never been so grateful for everything I have.
Needless to say, the car is totalled.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Bring on the New Year
Well, this Christmas was a little tough for me. My oldest daughter went to spend Christmas with her father for the first time. So, decorating, family photos, and Christmas morning without her were all pretty tough. I still had my 3 youngest with me, so the chaos was still in full swing, but not having her here to celebrate Santa's return was a sombering experience for us all. She returned on the 26 with gifts from away, and it made me happy to know that she had a good time with her other family.
On my doula life, I am currently waiting for two wonderful little babe's to enter this world. My biggest fear as a doula - other then completely missing a birth- is to have 2 women call me at the same time! Since both due dates have passed with no baby, I am praying to the birth gods to give me at least 12 hours between! I love being busy in my work, but this may be a lesson to book clients a little further apart ;p
However, as I sit preparing for the New Year, I am looking forward to my meet the doula night in March, and all the posibility's this new career will bring. Remember, if you are preggers, or know of someone who is, give me a shout!
On my doula life, I am currently waiting for two wonderful little babe's to enter this world. My biggest fear as a doula - other then completely missing a birth- is to have 2 women call me at the same time! Since both due dates have passed with no baby, I am praying to the birth gods to give me at least 12 hours between! I love being busy in my work, but this may be a lesson to book clients a little further apart ;p
However, as I sit preparing for the New Year, I am looking forward to my meet the doula night in March, and all the posibility's this new career will bring. Remember, if you are preggers, or know of someone who is, give me a shout!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Terra Association Edmonton
So, I am volunteering with the Terra Association. I am part of there volunteer doula program. But there is so much more that this group offers! It is a wonderful centre for pregnant and parenting teens. I truly believe that programs like this are wonderful, and make a great impact in the lives of youth who are in this situation. Pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting is scary, and unpredictable for the best and brightest adults. The Terra Association gives teen parents a good start to a wonderful future. If you know of anyone who could use there services, please check out www.terraassociation.com or give me a shout!
Have a wonderful day!
Have a wonderful day!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
SuperMomma Doula Services
Just thought I'd make a quick note to let you all know I am now taking on new clients for the new year. So anyone knowing anyone who is due in 2009, please feel free to contact me!
As a trained birth doula, I offer a free consultation to see if i fit your perfect doula match. If so, we can then set up 2 more prenatal sessions. The first one we go over birth wishes, discuss what you are most interested in learning about for labor and birth comfort, and any other thoughts you have. Our second visit, we go over comfort measures, relaxation techniques, discuss doc/midwife appointments, and of course anything else. I am on call for you 24/7 for at least a month before your expected due date, until about 6 weeks after baby is born. When you figure you are in labor, I expect you to call me, so that I can get to you in a timely manner. I am with you until baby arrives, my main goals are to make you comfortable. We can walk the halls, play cards, I even fetch snacks! I stay until about 2 hours after to make sure you are comfortable, that you and baby are getting the hang of breastfeeding should you choose to do so. After about a wee, I'll call you at home to see how things are going, and to set up a postnatal appointment. At this meeting, we can talk about your birth, how you are feeling now, any concerns you have, and I give you a personalized memory book with pictures and notes of the big event.
If you would like more information on everything I do as a doula, or what a doula is, please check out my website http://supermommadoulaservices.webs.com/
Thanks for getting to know me!
As a trained birth doula, I offer a free consultation to see if i fit your perfect doula match. If so, we can then set up 2 more prenatal sessions. The first one we go over birth wishes, discuss what you are most interested in learning about for labor and birth comfort, and any other thoughts you have. Our second visit, we go over comfort measures, relaxation techniques, discuss doc/midwife appointments, and of course anything else. I am on call for you 24/7 for at least a month before your expected due date, until about 6 weeks after baby is born. When you figure you are in labor, I expect you to call me, so that I can get to you in a timely manner. I am with you until baby arrives, my main goals are to make you comfortable. We can walk the halls, play cards, I even fetch snacks! I stay until about 2 hours after to make sure you are comfortable, that you and baby are getting the hang of breastfeeding should you choose to do so. After about a wee, I'll call you at home to see how things are going, and to set up a postnatal appointment. At this meeting, we can talk about your birth, how you are feeling now, any concerns you have, and I give you a personalized memory book with pictures and notes of the big event.
If you would like more information on everything I do as a doula, or what a doula is, please check out my website http://supermommadoulaservices.webs.com/
Thanks for getting to know me!
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