Testimonial for Jen Hoch, PCD(DONA)
This testimonial is long overdue. I have been meaning to write something to properly express just how wonderful Jen Hoch is. In August, 2018, our family of 3 became a family of 4. Our older daughter was only 18 months old when we brought the new baby home, and our already busy days became insane! With me working outside the home, we desperately needed extra help- enter Jen!! Jen was there from Day 1, and immediately made a huge impact.
While Jen was only supposed to be with us for a couple of months, we kept asking her to stay on. She was a regular fixture in our house until June, 2019- long after “newborn” days.
I felt immense comfort leaving the house for work, with Jen there to help.
In addition to all her day-to-day brilliance, Jen routinely went above and beyond. She often brought books & videos for the girls, and she has awesome art ideas (The Christmas craft that she “helped” my girls make for me now has a permanent home on our bedroom wall). And her meatloaf recipe!! Above all, Jen became a friend to my wife. I have learned that the time post-delivery can bring all sorts of challenges- way more than I would have known before becoming a parent. The fact that my wife gained such a valuable friendship, in addition to all of the work that Jen did for us, was incredible.
Even though we probably would have kept Jen forever, we knew that other families, especially those with newborns, needed her. However, we have on occasion called her back! I didn’t know this was an option, but when we’ve been in a jam, Jen has been so kind to make the effort to help us out.
It’s now over a year since Jen’s regular visits, and we still think of her often. In fact, she & my wife still chat! She is genuinely interested in our kids’ growth. It has taken me way too long to write this, but I didn’t want to put it off any longer! -Mike Anderson
-Mike Anderson
September 04, 2020
Jen Hoch, PCD(DONA)
Purple Rose Doula Services
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $45
