Jeanne

I just found out that one of my midwives, Jeanne Bazille, has breast cancer. It makes me so sad. She's such a wonderful woman and has helped so many families and babies. Her prognosis and attitude are good but cancer is cancer. One of the most uplifting things that can come out of something like this is that you get to see how many people that person has touched and for Jeanne, it's a lot. Whether she has attended a birth or mentored another midwife, helped write the MN Homebirth laws or spoke on panel discussions about homebirth, she's touched, helped and advocated for thousands of women whether they know it or not. She's truly amazing and such an inspiration.

I haven't seen her since 6 weeks after my twins were born when I tearfully attended my last post-partum appointment. And yet I have such deep love for her in my heart for the road that we walked together. She never batted an eyelash when I told her that I was having twins. Her support of me and my birth was strong from day one and her attendance and help at our birth was amazing. I love her dearly and I pray for all the best for her during her treatment and recovery.