Spring in Ontario-my introduction!

Welcome! I am Sarah,I am a Doula, a Belly Caster and I knit and crochet items for every day use and photo props.

I never went to college, I couldn't decide what I wanted to do with my life. Instead I became a wife, then a Mom. I had a birth Doula with both my deliveries, and after my first  in 2002 I decided that a birth Doula is what I wanted to be! She helped me out so much, gave me strength, showed me how strong I really was, gave me a voice when mine wouldn't work, was my eyes when mine were too tired to open and she knew exactly what I needed even when I didn't know what I needed! 2 weeks later, my SIL went into premature labour and called to ask for my birth ball. When I got there, I didn't  want to leave her, and she asked me not to. The amazing feed back I received from her really encouraged me to pursue. But God had another baby in store for me first. While the kids were small, I was blessed to be a SAHM. I started doing some Belly Casting to get my foot in the door in the world of pregnancy, to allow me to use my creativity and bring in a little money for my family.

 When my kids were 4 and 5, the chance to attend a birth Doula course came up. The money was saved, I found a ride with 2 other ladies in my town, child care just happened, nothing holding me back! It was amazing, I never knew it would be such a transforming experience.
  Then came 4 years of hands on experience, paper work, more paper work, volunteer births, a lot of hoops to jump threw, many hours with Moms, Dads and those beautiful babies-wouldn't trade any of it, and then in October 2012,  I received confirmation, I was officially CERTIFIED!  I love this type of work, even though I only attend about 3-4 births a year, I believe God knows when I am needed.


Anyways, We woke up this morning to a winter wonderland! Trees are down, hydro is out in many areas, some won't be back on until Sat night at 11pm!! So far today, I have had a photographer pick up an emergency order, I have finished a pair of slippers, tried to do a load of laundry and make lunch-both took a long time with the hydro going in and out. Fun fun :)
Please be patient as I figure out this blogging thing!