First things first, I changed the name of my blog to match the URL. I like it better, and I think it suits me better. Deal with it. (I am a bit cranky right now, lack of sleep)
So. I finally scrounged around, and saved up, and dropped $630 on a DONA certified doula class. I am really excited about it, I like it a lot, but I am really tired. The class goes from 8AM to 5PM, which is my normal sleeping time. Tonight I also am working an overnight shift starting after I finish this post, shower and take the bus there. Talk about a LOOOONG day. 6AM to 6AM! Goodness!
So about this class, and my intentions. I am taking this class, and, when I save enough money again, the birth doula class for a couple of reasons:
1. I think the experience will help me when I am a Midwife
2. I believe that the emotional support both during the birth, and post partum is very important.
3. To have an excuse and opportunity to be around birth and babies
4. To help pay for midwifery school. I can charge a hell of a lot more as a certified doula, than as a nanny.
More Later.
