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28th
June 2004
Dear Catherine
It's nine months after the event, so this letter is well and truly
overdue, but Barb and I would like to put in writing our sincerest
thanks for helping us create our beautiful second daughter, Laetitia
Madonna.
The complete process we undertook at your advice to get pregnant
again was life-changing. None would doubt that having a child
- first or otherwise - means change. But we have enjoyed more
than that. The de-tox not only improved our health in terms of
predisposing us to falling pregnant. It re-educated us to understand
better our diet and lifestyle. What we learnt has improved our
general health and quality of life, and many of the components
of the de-tox have become day-to-day staples. And we're sure that
Laetitia's good health, great sleep habits and all-round happiness
are due in no small part to it.
Our story before we came to see you was not dissimilar to many.
We had tried to fall pregnant for a year and a half, without success.
Our desire to have a second child became our obsession; a desperate
pursuit which increasingly created tension and anxiety in our
marriage and most other parts of our existence.
The frustration and and unhappiness was compounded by the advice
of many supposed expert conventional medical practitioners. Being
over age 40, Barb was fed with the horrific statistics of how
unlikely her chances were. Furthermore, the presence of a number
of fibroids was identified as a major impediment to a successful
conception and carriage. It was recommended they be removed by
surgery, and that such surgery carried not inconsiderable risks,
including hemorrhaging and forced hysterectomy. Of course, as
we now know and as you expected, the fibroids were of no complication.
Our birth was fantastic. Barb went through the process entirely
naturally - no epidural, drugs or C-section. On your advice, she
positively reinforced in her mind that she should expect a labour
of no more than four hours, and it turned out to be 3 hours 45
minutes exactly. She squatted for delivery and said it felt great
(well, it's a relative term!!) and she bears no stretch marks.
So, thank you Catherine. And thank you, too, Narelle for your
invaluable help. You both offered kindness, empathy and positive
attitudes at all times. You were always there when we needed advice
or help, by phone and email. Your obvious passion and love shone
through and we would have no hesitation in offering anyone our
highest recommendation (not that you need it). Put this letter
on your wall as our testament to your service, and may you continue
bringing joy to many more like us.
Mr and Mrs O |
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