Love Letters

The Best Experience Ever! I had to drop a quick note about how amazing my experience with Kristi and she was during my pregnancy and birth. It was seriously the best! Kristi is an absolute superstar! She’s like that positive, motivating friend you wish you had.

I would not have been successful without you. You believed in me, my body, my ability even when I questioned it. You knew what to do at every step – from our first conversation to the leading up to the birth, to actual birth & right after. Thank you for the experience. A vaginal birth after 2 c-sections (vba2c) is nearly impossible to achieve logistically. But we did it.

There are not enough words to describe how great of a doula and lactation counselor Kristi is. She prepared my husband and I so well for the birth of our beautiful baby girl. I reached out to Kristi in the very early stages of my pregnancy and she broke down how she teaches her classes. Each class was more interesting than the previous one. (It also helps when your partner is super involved- it makes it more exciting!) During the birthing process, Kristi prepared us so well for my 19 hour labor and 10 minutes (yes 10 minutes!) of pushing- for a first time mom.

The way she advocated for myself and my husband in the hospital made us feel very grateful to have her there with us. She made me feel like anything was possible. I feel that everyone should have a doula- there were things I “thought” I knew but Kristi informed us of so much more- how to rest in between contractions and breathe through them. I am honored to have had Kristi there as our doula. We had a very special birthing team and we owe our healthy and safe delivery of our baby girl to her!

Just a little update baby is doing great. She passed all her tests! Kristie is recovering. She took a nice shower this morning and is resting in bed.Everything else is doing great! Just wanted to give you an update! Again, we cannot thank you enough.

You’re the Best Damn Doula In The World!

~ Successful VBAC Family

Where do I even begin?! I want to thank you for absolutely everything you did during my pregnancy.  You truly are an inspiration and the skills you have as a doula are exceptional.  The time you spent with us prior to labor and delivery, I believe, were key to our successful journey.   The support and knowledge you provide is what every family needs.  You are so gentle, caring, and confident that I instantly felt this pregnancy was going to be different than my first one.

Since our first appointment, you understood we wanted a true holistic and natural approach, and you were able to guide us to achieve that.  The emphasis you placed on mindset and digging into my fears were key.  Your support during labor, delivery, and postpartum I seriously cannot thank you enough.  You knew exactly what I needed at the right time.  You truly empowered me and grounded me at the same time.  I wish more women had access to YOU. 

You are truly an angel, and my family is forever grateful to have met you and to have had your support during this amazing milestone of our lives.  You will forever be so special to us.

~ Toriello Family