Well, crap!! That's all I can say right now. The (Amish) board of directors of the birth center denied me privileges--get this--because I work at Planned Parenthood! They aren't sure that that is in line with their philosophy. I thought that getting privileges was just a formality, that I would be a shoo-in. Not so. Of course, they don't know me at all. So now I'm working on a letter for the board members to read. The next board meeting is November 10. Maybe they'll reconsider then and grant me privileges. What a pain! If they don't, my practice will be solely home birth. My first potential client is already 5-1/2 months along, and would like a birth center birth. If I don't get privileges, I will have to let her know that she should seek care elsewhere.

What really bites is that this is the only times they've denied someone privileges that I know of. Several months ago they took away the privileges of another CNM after some questionable practices on her part. So does that put me in the same box as her? I sure don't feel like I belong there!

I am starting this blog to document the startup of my new business, Peaceful Beginnings Midwifery Service. And who else knows what will show up? Maybe some rants and raves, maybe some updates on cross stitching and other crafts that I do; time will tell. I've never done a blog before, so I'm anxious to know what this will look like....