Doula with kids at home?

[Tiffany]

Simple poll - Seeing how many doulas there are who juggle a busy doula schedule with kids of their own at home.

[Cassie]

I wouldn't call it a busy doula schedule, LOL, but yes, I do have 2 kids at home.

[Annie]

3 little ones here. It sure makes it challengeing at times. A babysitters list is essential!

-Annie

[Luv2bemommy]

YES! Three and one on the way.. Makes it very hard!

[1stimestar]

2 most of the time, single parent most of the time lol.

[delightfuldoula]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stimestar 2 most of the time, single parent most of the time lol.

Georganne, I hear you on that single parent thing. I am sure it is for different reasons, but my dh is rarely around(because of work), so I am going it alone a lot and trying to figure out childcare constantly.

[earthgirl]

Not a very busy schedule, but I have two young (almost 3 & 5) daughters at home.

[doula Michele]

I clicked no.. my daughter is moved out, but my son is 17, and can manage on his own for days. At least until the fridge is empty.

[bundlesofjoydoulas]

I have 5 at home (we homeschool), ages 14, 13, 6, 3, and 2 and we are expecting #6 in June. I have a great support system-family members and friends who can babysit pretty much at the drop of a hat, and my husband is self employed..... I definately consider myself very lucky !

Charlene
Bundles of Joy Doula Services

[tlcdoula]

I currently have seven at home, but many of them aren't little and don't necessarily need me all the time, but they do need me occassionally

[motherstouchdoula]

My grandma just got here from Cali a few days ago. She plans to stay here 9 months or so out of the year. The 3 other months I will take a Vacation or maybe only 1 or 2 clients a month not a full load... Oh and I have teens in the house who can watch the 2 little ones for me if I need it.. And don't forget dad he can too sometimes...

[jesscardona]

Well.. I don't consider it a busy doula schedule either so far.. but when I do have a client it kind of gets complicated b/c of where do I leave my dd.. and I only have one child..

[sadevan]

I don't have a busy doula schedule I only accept one client a month, normally, but we do have 4 children, 9,7,6, and 3 and homeschool.

Like Annie, a good sitter list is essential! Mine includes 2 homeschool seniors that can "skip" school if needed.

[1stimestar]

Quote:

Originally Posted by delightfuldoula Georganne, I hear you on that single parent thing. I am sure it is for different reasons, but my dh is rarely around(because of work), so I am going it alone a lot and trying to figure out childcare constantly.

My husband lives in Oklahoma. He comes up for a few months in the summer to "play family."

[apikailaa]

Even if I did get busy it wouldn't be a problem for me. I have my mother-in-law, plus a great day care and friends I trust!