It's been a very midwifey weekend. I got to attend a conference yesterday put on by the Oregon Affiliates of ACNM (which is the professional organization most CNMs belong to). Anyway, it was all about international women's issues and needs in crisis and I was moved to sign up on a registry as a volunteer responder for any natural disasters that may happen in this country. Cause ladies have babies even during crisis and who's better to help them than a crazy midwife who doesn't need electronic fetal monitors (or even electricity for that matter) to deliver a baby?? It was a good conference except for the part where I very warmly greeted an acquaintance who turned out to NOT be an acquaintance and then instead of admitting my mistake and turning it into a laughable situation, I choked and tried to turn invisible and she excused herself for a cup of tea. So much for networking.
And now, at this very moment, I am sitting outside a room listening as a family of three very gently becomes a family of four. Yes, I want to be inside, however this birth belongs to another midwife and I'm just here to administer some antibiotics. I love being around this birthcenter though. The tea is good, the people are great, the moms are beautiful and the babies are fat and healthy.
Speaking of precious babies... This month I have a "Student of the Month". Ali isn't particularly in love with her new school, but they like her it seems! I also have a "Gymnast of the Month" with an inguinal hernia. Poor Mia was born with this abdominal muscle defect, but the last few months of pretty intense gymnastics have caused the visible symptoms. She is having laparoscopic surgery this Friday to repair it.
And my Eva-Moose is enjoying immensely being my tiny apprentice. She comes with me to work on my prenatal days and she comes to births in a pinch. Seeing her face between appointments makes my day so shiny! The birthcenter has a full time nanny on staff and last week she texted me this photo from the zoo! I know I'm biased, but I wish all businesses would model after us! We've got something really good going on and all working moms deserve this level of support!
P.S. We have some lusty crying. It's a girl. :-).
2 comments:
good luck with the surgery! I love hearing how things are going.
Your post almost makes me think I should consider being a CNM! It is so great to read that things are going so well for you and your family!
love,
Denise P.
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