I am married to a wonderful man and we have two delightful daughters- a six year old and a four year old. I have a degree in Psychology and I have worked for several years with children and families. I have been a stay-at-home mom and now work part-time at the parent's day out that my children attend. 

I love to watch movies, bake (mostly because I love to eat), crochet and play games.

Why did I choose to become a doula?
Before I had children, I thought I would be all that they needed and that I would be able to do everything for them myself. When I had my two children 21 months apart I found out how wrong I was within the first 24 hours after having baby number one. I was tired, sore and a little bit weepy. Thank God, I was blessed with lots of help from my mom and my mom-in-law. They were both very good at supporting my husband and me. Instead of their help making me feel like a failure (like I thought it would). I really felt that I was a better mom because of all the help. 
     I remember wishing at that time that all new moms could have that kind of help. Support that made them feel renewed not belittled. I tried to do little things for friends of mine that had children, but I didn't know how to really help until a friend of mine told me one day about postpartum doulas. 

I was so excited I began my training right away. I became a Certified Breastfeeding Educator and trained with the International Doulas of North America (DONA) as a postpartum doula. In addition, I have learned a wonderful technique for soothing babies called The Happiest Baby on the Block. I am continuing my education by becoming certified with DONA and expect to complete that in the Summer of 2008.

I live in Olathe, Kansas and provide service to the Johnson County area.