Friday, January 28, 2011

Making Plans

This is it!

After a couple of attempts to plan a trip to Haiti it is finally happening. I was encouraged to go by my friend Susan who will be traveling with me. Traveling with someone helps to alleviate some of the fears I had about going to Haiti. And at this point I'm just plain excited!

It's kind of a miracle that we both have time off call and are able to go. The way things have fallen into place feels good. I love working with Susan and this will be a great adventure to share with her.

At the moment I don't have a lot of details. Just what I've found on the Mama Baby Haiti website. In the past I was considering going to another birth center, but because Mama Baby Haiti was founded by my friends and local midwives this is the best choice for me. I am amazed at what they have accomplished in the last year!

I am requesting donations of money and supplies to take to Haiti. I do not know what supplies are needed at this time, but as I find out I will ask for specifics. If you want to donate please contact me.

I have an airline ticket donated at this time. I am feeling a bit uncomfortable with timing, though. I need to get to Fort Lauderdale around spring break and it looks like many of the flights are full and I will be traveling standby on a family pass. If anyone has air miles they are willing to donate please contact me.

More posts to come as I find out details!