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Irene, you came in for a physical need, and you offered so much more than we ever even knew we needed. The emotional support and encouragement you gave us, reminding us that we were doing a good job, that we were good parents, that we were making good choices and were willing to grow, meant everything.
You really can’t put a price on that. It was support we didn’t even realize we needed or could have. Sleep is a big part of it, but there’s so much more to it than that.
It’s all connected. Everything works together in this kind of cycle, sleep, routines, emotions, the way the family flows together.
And then there’s the encouragement and emotional support, paired with very practical guidance. Sometimes it was as simple as, “Try this,” or “Why don’t you write out this schedule?” or “What if my child did his math in my other child's room?” Things we never would have thought about on our own.
Those small, specific suggestions have been really cool to see play out in real life.
-Postpartum Doula Family and Mom to 9 month, 7, 9 and 12 year old.
