Doula Liz
I got to try my skills at being a doula last night. It was one of the most amazing things I've ever experienced. I helped my good friends Byron and Cynthia Townsend welcome their new little girl into the world. Baby Girl Townsend (they're still trying to decide on her name) was born November 30 at 11:52 p.m. She weighed in at 6 lbs and 11oz. She barely made it in time to be the Townsend's second baby born during hurricane season...and just in time to wear the "Miss November" onesie a friend gave her.
For those of you who don't know, the word doula comes from the Greek word 'doulas', which means servant, or slave. In the childbirth process, a doula is basically a servant to the mother. My job was to pay attention to Cynthia and to use massage, prayer, and encouragement to help her relax and manage the pain. Some of you reading this may say, "Isn't that the husband's job?" And, yes, Byron did a great job at all of those things. But, the husband also has a hundred other things to do, too. I only had one....serve Cynthia. Cynthia had a water birth which was really incredible. I feel amazingly blessed to have been a part of their special day. Isn't our God amazing?
I'm on the road, so I can't post any pics right now. (I'm in Jacksonville for the ACC Championship) But, I'll try to post some soon. Warning: my blog is about to blow up with pictures of nieces. My flesh and blood niece, Evie, could come anyday and Hugh and Hollie's bundle of joy will be here next week! YEAH!
For those of you who don't know, the word doula comes from the Greek word 'doulas', which means servant, or slave. In the childbirth process, a doula is basically a servant to the mother. My job was to pay attention to Cynthia and to use massage, prayer, and encouragement to help her relax and manage the pain. Some of you reading this may say, "Isn't that the husband's job?" And, yes, Byron did a great job at all of those things. But, the husband also has a hundred other things to do, too. I only had one....serve Cynthia. Cynthia had a water birth which was really incredible. I feel amazingly blessed to have been a part of their special day. Isn't our God amazing?
I'm on the road, so I can't post any pics right now. (I'm in Jacksonville for the ACC Championship) But, I'll try to post some soon. Warning: my blog is about to blow up with pictures of nieces. My flesh and blood niece, Evie, could come anyday and Hugh and Hollie's bundle of joy will be here next week! YEAH!
posted by Liz | 11:41 PM
2 Comments:
Wow! I wish I could have been there to see and experience the birth. How blessed you are Liz!!! I want to hear ALL about it when you return from your road trip.
Also, I'm giggling over the fact that your blog WILL BE exploding with pics!! Ha!! I can't wait!!!!! I wish you could be up here when she arrives.
Love and miss you like crazy!
Hollie
Liz,
That is so awesome that you got to experience your friend's childbirth, and even cooler that you got to serve her in that way. I'm jealous that you got to go to the ACC championship (even though they lost). My in-laws are huge Tech fans, so I have been sucked in. We were very disappointed when they lost today. I'm so glad you have a blog because I can see what you're up to!
Love you-
Lori (Smith) Green
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