doula update
Wow, I got a lot more support from the local doula community than I expected. I got a lot of responses from people who said they'd volunteer but they were booked already, but they passed on the message to their fellow doulas. And I got a few offers from doulas willing to volunteer themselves, so I'm meeting one of them tomorrow. I'm so excited! And so glad it worked out! Also, I got e-mails from some Operation Special Delivery volunteers and they all said they hadn't gotten word of me, so I was right to think that my coordinator had not even looked. Why volunteer for a charity if you're not going to do anything? I understand that people get busy, but as the coordinator I'm sure she has a list of volunteers and it would be as simple as sending out an e-mail or making a few calls. And if you're too busy to do volunteer work then pass the job on to someone else.
If things work out with the lady I'm meeting tomorrow (and I think they will) then I'd like to do something to show my gratitude, but I'm not sure what to do. For those who have had a doula, did you offer a gift or anything? I especially feel like I should do something nice because she's volunteering. I don't know if there is a certain kind of etiquette for these things or not, but I want to do something and I need ideas.
If things work out with the lady I'm meeting tomorrow (and I think they will) then I'd like to do something to show my gratitude, but I'm not sure what to do. For those who have had a doula, did you offer a gift or anything? I especially feel like I should do something nice because she's volunteering. I don't know if there is a certain kind of etiquette for these things or not, but I want to do something and I need ideas.