That being said, today I 'made' my doula bag. This may be stretching it a bit, but it fits with the theme and does take some time and a considerable amount of thought.
I actually had an amazing day. Turns out we had a gift membership to a local Children's museum so we enjoyed a rather thrilling time playing and exploring. Then we went to the children's second hand store where I found a rad bathing suit for my daughter (can't wait to actually use it again), and some onesies for some hopeful future projects. I made an exceptionally easy, delicious, and fairly healthy lunch. AND... I'm way amped up about this birth. I'm sort of nervous to say that because as a doula I feel like I should be sitting in the corner meditating. Maybe I'm being too stereotypical of my own profession. The truth is though I'm totally psyched that I get to be at this birth. I'm ona soon-to-assist birth high and it's ah-mah-zing! This family is great and I can't wait to help give this momma the birth she wants and deserves.
My doula bag
- Two outfits (before I leave and just in case.)
- An open front sweater (easy on and off.)
- Hair assecories (to get hair out of mom's or my face.)
- Flip comb (besides the obvious doubles to squeeze in the fist as a pain reliever.)
- Notepad and pen
- Gum
- Chapstick (unopened for mom, because who can push when your lips hurt!)
- Shower Cap
- Sucker (quick pick-me-up for mom and anti-nausea, no choking)
- Snacks for me
- Tea for me
- Deodorant for me
- Toothbrush and toothpaste for me (helpful for a quick freshen up)
- Bandaids
- Tissues
- Lotion
- Antinausea wristbands
- Mirrior (for viewing the birth)
- flashlight
Two books both by Penny Simkin, "The Birth Partner" and "The Labor Progess Handbook" (The first one is more for overzealous birth groupies and the latter for myself if labor stalls and need some quick tips for positioning.)
Hope I have everything I need, but it's true what they say my best tools are my mind, hands, and heart. ~*Happy Birthie Vibes*~
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