Testimonial for Natalie Bardsley, from Amy Gonzalez

Testimonial for Natalie Bardsley,

A few months out from my due date I was looking at a twin support group post about finding a good post partum doula who worked nights. I looked in the comments and immediately Natalie's name came up. Nothing is better than a twin mom recommendation and she had at least 2-3. She's amazing. I didn't even really know what a doula was but the idea of having night support was an absolute priority for me. I can't tell you how immediately relieved I was when she got back to me and said she was available.

Having a 1 year old and finding out I was having twins, I knew I would need help. Having gone through the fourth trimester with my oldest I knew that there would be long nights, the breastfeeding journey and rocking crying infants to sleep. I also worried that I would re-experience my post partum anxiety and the isolation that comes with maternity leave.

I think the best explanation is the first night. Natalie came over and must have been able to tell that we had a rough night. After asking me about how things were going and letting me download everything she picked up both babies and started grabbing one or two things, rustling about while telling me she had this and I should get some sleep. With my jaw on the floor I went off to bed.

I awoke to my living room perfectly set up. She had transformed it into a perfect twin feeding and sleeping area as well as organized the nursery and bottle station. The relief and confidence this gave me to do what I thought was an undoable task... I can't fully explain the feeling but I can tell you it continued for the next 3 months.

She problem solved with me through one kiddo having a seemingly permanent stuffy nose, my breastfeeding journey given my adema and then an appendectomy (some are just lucky) and then the daily problems of juggling 3 kids under 2. She was an indespensible resource of knowledge, advice and friendship.

I can't recommend Natalie more highely.

-Amy Gonzalez

July 11, 2022