Doula Day February 11,2011

Today my nephew and niece came over for their first meeting with me as their doula. They ultimately would like a home birth, but she has a low lying placenta, so fingers crossed it has moved up so she can have a vaginal delivery.They are due May 20. Such a great couple. He has applied to do his masters, he is studying urban planning, and she is doing her PhD as a dietician. I am not big on regrets, but if I did it again, I would have gotten my degree...any degree when I was young. It just opens so many more doors when you're older and looking to upgrade or change careers or get a job. I'm feeling a bit reflective today. Pondering on friendships that I thought were so strong, but seem to not have survived this career "breakup". I believe that you should always stand up for what you think is right, sometimes that means standing alone. I never leave people standing alone when I know what is right, and I guess that is how I feel right now. I need to give the benefit of the doubt I suppose. I hope I am proven wrong on this one.