just waiting on a baby...waiting for that phone call that spikes adrenaline through my entire being and has me tearing through the house for water, a snack, my doula bag then jumping into the jeep. peace and excitement mingle as i drive to their house or wherever they plan on giving birth. love it.
i was thinking about how my doula clients wait, wait, wait on their babies to come. it can be challenging when they see the calender days pass that were indicators their pregnancy would come to a close as they pushed a babe into their arms. they often wait for labor to progress before they call me. everyone is waiting for the bags of waters to break. their whole families wait to hear news of pounds and ounces. their good friends wait for pictures to be uploaded to a blog. there is a lot of waiting.
but, today, i was thinking about how i wait, also which is something i had not thought a lot about. i get to go through the process of waiting on labor signals with them. it's hard not knowing what is happening; i like to be in the midst of the action with my clients. i like to assure them that it's okay to wait but i like to hear and see what it going on with them.
i am learning patience and trust just like they are...through waiting. what a gift to have a job where i am still learning such important values as patience. what an honor to get to do this over and over, again with wonderful families. i am so thankful that they invite me into their moments.
see you soon, precious child!
