tasty babies, num num num!!

[snugglekitty]

Today I had a visit from a client of mine from a year and a half ago, and the occaision of the work, a very dear baby.

My cats were thoroughly frightened by the loud, erractically moving midget human.

I, on the other hand, was delighted to have the opportunity to indulge my heathen desire to EAT UNBAPTISED BABIES. She allowed me to nibble her arms, fingers, and nose, and shrieked with laughter when I told her how delicious she was. I also tickled her tummy and the backs of her knees. When I asked her if I could blow on her tummy, she said no. I said, "Thank you for telling me that. You can say yes or no and I respect your boundaries."

Possibly the most adorable part of the day had to do with my skittish cat Suzuki. The baby picked up on Suzuki not wanting to interact with her, which, of course, made her even more interested. Her mom explained a few times that Suzu was "just feeling a little shy, and needs her space." The lovely baby then curled up in mom's lap, saying, "I'm feeling a little shy." Mom said, "Okay, it's okay to feel shy and you can take as much time as you need to be comfortable." She was trying to empathize with the cat! So adorable.

I was there when that little person started! It's hard to believe it, now that she's so independent and has such a strong personality.

I really love my job.

Comments

[bluepapercup]

This post made me so happy that my uterus began to ache.

I'm glad you love your job, and I love hearing about how you interact with little ones! Warms my heart.

:)

[lady-anemone.livejournal.com]

This post made me so happy that my uterus began to ache.

*giggles*

[boy-wonderwolf.livejournal.com]

Being a doula is very rewarding. If I thought more women would want a trans guy who has given birth for a doula, I would consider it. I was fortunate to be the doula for a very dear friend and present (but not participating) for the birth of my nephew. I feel very strong bonds with both of those children.

You are blessed!

How do woman find out about you?

[lady-anemone.livejournal.com]

*nods* Have you ever considered a sideline in pregnancy, birth, or postpartum photography? I could see you being really good at that.

I am blessed. :)

Most of my clients so far have been through word of mouth, although I do get some who find me through ALACE (the birth professionals org I belong to). The New Year will involve more marketing.

[intuition-ist.livejournal.com]

cuteness! but i think of "baby" as "pre-verbal", so your accounts of a conversation were a bit startling.

having watched 0-3 in one little one, the changes along the way are truly astonishing.

[lady-anemone.livejournal.com]

i think of "baby" as "pre-verbal", so your accounts of a conversation were a bit startling.

I guess "toddler" is the technical term. But she's still a baby in my heart. :)

bay-bee

[trouble4hire.livejournal.com]

My partner uses the term baby or infant to refer to any small person up to five feet tall or eighteen years of age. I feel he will use the terms for our children until they are 35 with kids of their own. When we get around to adopting, that is.

[chienne-folle.livejournal.com]

*grin* Cool!