05/11/2026
Midwife Ashley -
Yesterday was my birthday and Mother's Day. I know some people wouldn't like spending "their" day celebrating other people, but who doesn't like to celebrate other amazing people?
Since it was Mother's Day, we were going to leave the focus on all mothers and skip a birthday post, but I had to share this sweet letter with you.
I get quite a few Happy Birthdays from friends and family (shout out to Facebook for reminding us of everyone's birthdays), but the one above took the cake. I don't always receive compliments well, but these words of affirmation made me cry.
This job can be hard and suck the life out of you at times. Knowing I'm making a positive impact on others makes all the sleepless nights and days away from my family worth it.
Thank you, every single one of you, for letting me be a small part of your story.
The photo above is me with my little birthday buddy last year! Getting to share the day with a little one I watched grow in his mama's tummy is truly a great birthday day.