"How far out do you book for doula services? I have a referral for you..."

AND RIGHT THEN, I KNEW IT. I RESPONDED IN ALL CAPS, "UMMM ARE YOU PREGNANT?" PAIRED WITH A HEART-EYED EMOJI, OF COURSE.

She was, in fact, pregnant; 8 weeks and 1 day to be exact. My heart swelled with happiness. One of my dear friends was embarking on the windy road to parenthood, and I was excited to hold space for her along the way. The months cruised along...summer turned to fall, and fall turned to winter. Before we new it, the new year was upon us! Those first two weeks of January we all anxiously waited for any signs of labor.

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