This is the start to your family (or a new version of it).

It’s hormones, and ice cream, and pickles. Crying for joy and for complete and utter terror of what comes next.

It’s picking out names and onesies. It’s telling friends and family. It’s seeing the unfettered love and support of those around you as you embark on this journey.

These are moments of bliss. Of trial and error. Of love and hard work. Of learning and unlearning and discovering.

This is reading all the books then wanting to burn them in the fire. It’s getting advice from well-meaning friends and family. It’s deciphering what’s best for your family and paving your own path.

It’s snuggles and smiles. It’s the overflowing love that pours out of your every pore. It’s wanting to do everything perfectly and falling short. It’s succeeding. And trying. And hoping you don’t completely ruin this beautiful child as you figure out what it means to parent them.

It’s tip toeing out of the nursery. And falling to the floor, crying in the hallway after it took 3 hours to get them down.

It’s waking up to their innocent face and seeing what this new day will bring.

It’s endless possibility and limitless opportunity.

At Hampton Roads Doulas, we are proud to support you through this grand adventure. This is…

Where memories begin.