I have just been reading through my last few posts...my blogging has been very sporadic this year...I don't know why!

Anyway, quick life catch up. I got the email at the end of March to say that my portfolio had passed muster and I was now an antenatal teacher. I have also since then had my 2nd portfolio ratified by the university meaning that I have achieved my diploma in antenatal education too.

After an initial giddy excitement and feeling of having all the time in the world and a huge sense of freedom, life has quickly settled back to normal.

I am spreading my 'birthing world' wings a little further by doing my doula preparation. The weekend workshop up in Edinburgh was delightful. I just need to get my finger out and finish the written piece and then I will be ready to sign up with Doula UK, get myself on their register and hopefully clients will start to contact me and I will finally get to be at some births!

In September I begin the relax stretch and breathe training, which will be an extension of my nct work.

I have some exciting and inspiring workshops coming up as well as having just started teaching another course (with 8 couples on...not nearly as scary as I imagined it would be!) all whilst fitting in normal life.

Heather has finished secondary school now, just the GCSE results to wait for. She had her prom last week...I nearly burst with pride when I saw her dressed up, she is one beautiful young lady!

One of my friends remarked that it was refreshing to see her so naturally beautiful, no fake take, hair extensions, false eye lashes or acrylic nails...she has always had a strong sense of style, from being a very little girl. But it was lovely to get such wonderful comments from friends and family.

It's scary to think how quickly the children seem to have grown up...I say to each class that I teach how clearly I can remember being in their shoes, pregnant with Lorna all that time ago...and yet on the other hand so much has happened along the way too!