Labor of a Dream

Wednesday, August 17

Thick skin

Or rather that reverse to it. I suffer thin skin big time, when it comes to people evaluating what I do and love. I had an evaluation for being a doula recently for a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) client that was from the Dad, and he gave me a 4 out of 5 for my suggestions being helpful for Dad (5's on all the rest). This is ONE point from perfect and I can't let it go. What did I do? How could I have done it different? Where did I step on toes or not help enough? It's all jumbled in there and I had a hard time going to sleep last night. How sad right? I definetly need to learn to take things without getting so upset about them, but I'm not sure HOW you learn how to do that??

Can I be perfect in this one area, birth? I really wish I could... I hate when I don't do it 'right'.

posted by birthfree at 6:00 AM

5 Comments:

  • Welcome to blogging! Just found your blog through another I read, and have added yours to my blog list.

    Hannah
    www.millinersdream.blogspot.com

    By Blogger Milliner's Dream, a woman of many "hats"..., at 7:50 AM  

  • P.S. Remember the 4/5 difference is a combination of things and their score isn't as big a deal as the mom first, then the nurse. Doc is necessary, but carries somewhat less weight, unless there was a big issue. Partners are nice to have, but not even required.

    The partner (or many people, especially those high-testosterone folks, which can mean docs, partners, sometimes even nurse or moms) are not usually going to give a perfect score ever! I wrote an article about this subject and perhaps will have to blog about it! :)

    Hannah
    www.millenersdream.blogspot.com

    By Blogger Milliner's Dream, a woman of many "hats"..., at 7:53 AM  

  • P.S. Sorry to glut you with comments! Did you do the painting?

    GORGEOUS!

    Hh

    By Blogger Milliner's Dream, a woman of many "hats"..., at 9:50 AM  

  • I wish I did the painting here, but no. I agree, it's gorgeous

    I did a different one here: http://img57.exs.cx/img57/6826/IMG_5267a.jpg

    Nice to have some comments... thanks. : )
    ~Julie

    By Blogger birthfree, at 10:22 AM  

  • GORGEOUS! You have quite a talent.

    I hope you'll blogging.

    Hh

    By Blogger Milliner's Dream, a woman of many "hats"..., at 1:44 PM  

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