I am from Laurel, MD. I always knew I wanted to be a mom someday, but I had no idea how hard it would be to accomplish that dream. My journey to motherhood includes 6 years of infertility, 4 pregnancy losses, countless tears and prayers, and finally, one miracle IVF baby – our son born in December of 2018. In the middle of our infertility, a close friend asked if I would attend her birth. I wasn’t sure how I would feel to actually be there – to see her have her dream come true when I was still waiting on mine. But something inside compelled me to be there in spite of those fears. Not only did I want to support my friend, I felt I couldn’t pass up such a special moment, to witness that miracle and in some small way get to be part of it. I did my best to anticipate her needs, help her find comfort, and keep her encouraged and focused. The moment he was born, I knew. This is what I wanted to do. I would never have imagined that I’d find birth work so fulfilling in the middle of the heartache of infertility. In fact, it took me a year and a half after that first birth to believe in myself enough to pursue it fully. I can’t explain it other than it’s truly a calling for me.
Extended Breastfeeding. Gentle Parenting. Essential Oils for Pregnancy, Birth, and Baby.
Childbirth can have such a significant impact on your sense of self-worth and you deserve to be valued and respected! I am honored each and every time I get to serve a birthing mom and her partner.
They are worth it! They are not just a luxury and can have a significant positive impact on your birth experience and your connection with your baby and/or your partner in the days following.
1) A baby carrier
2) Swaddles
3) A good nursing pillow (that you like!)
4) Essential oils
5) A doula!
Every birth is unique and sacred. As a doula, I get the honor of supporting you, believing in your ability when you have moments of doubt, and holding space for that magical moment when baby arrives. That's my goal as a doula: To ensure that you feel safe, seen, heard, and empowered.
OUR - Operation Underground Railroad. Compassion International. Yes, I volunteer at my church and our family usually organizes and holds 1 or 2 charity events each year - we partner with Thrivent Financial and choose a local cause that's meaningful to us. This year we collected food to replenish a local food pantry. The year before we made baby blankets for Project Linus.
I love going to the beach, exploring outside with my husband, son, and boxer dog, eating ice cream, and drinking coffee!
"Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." - Howard Thurman
I could binge-watch The Big Bang Theory pretty much any day, any time.