"We had a hard time getting pregnant followed by a complicated pregnancy. I was just primed to be anxious and second-guess myself once our daughter was born - I feel like I worried all the time! Working with Anna was such a relief. Having someone to go to with my questions and concerns really helped me move out of crisis mode and grow more confident in myself as a parent." -Nathan B. in Harrisburg, PA
Your village has been there for my daughter, Charlee, since she was born. We had health complications and a diagnosis of Down syndrome. The day she was born, Anna was there by my side to offer education and support as we navigated uncharted waters. We had a lengthy stay in the cardiac ICU as Charlee needed heart surgery at 4 days old. We faced feeding issues and post op complications. Your Village was able to help us work on feeding techniques, swaddling with extra tubes and wires, car seat and stroller help, how to position her for sleeping and much more. It was so wonderful to feel like we had so much support and knowledge a conversation away. She came to our home and helped us getting everything ready for the day Charlee got to come home. We had quite a few more hospital stays and frequent doctor appointments. Anna helped us make connections with different organizations and medical offices. I highly recommend Your Village to anyone having a baby. Whether it be your first or your seventh. - Abby O. in Harrodsburg, KY
"The internet has too many opinions to be useful. I'm a parent of a newborn baby. I'm exhausted. I don't have time to read fifteen websites to find out which toys are developmentally appropriate for my baby. Instead, I called Anna and knew what we needed in ten minutes. And the coolest part is I understand why those were the right toys also so next time I know how to choose (or steer my mother-in-law!)." - Virginia O. in Harrisburg, PA
"After no success from a tongue and lip tie revision, our 3rd daughter was almost marked as failure to thrive and I was trying to exclusively pump for her, knowing that she couldn’t even suck from a bottle. Seeing Whitlie was our next step and to say it was like a miracle is an understatement! In the midst of a pandemic, Whitlie made sure our needs were not only met but surpassed. Her attentiveness and passion for her job is unmatched. I felt like our daughter and our situation really mattered to her. This tiny little baby began to gain strength and went from barely transferring any milk by bottle or breastfeeding to fully breastfeeding in a matter of weeks. I truly feel like our baby wouldn’t be where she is now without Whitlie’s comprehensive plan. I can not sing Whitlie’s praises enough and highly recommend her to any mom that may need a lactation consultant and/or occupational therapist."
-Ashley M. in N.C.
"My husband and I live far away from family and none of our close friends here have babies. We just had our first child and I have so many questions, but I don't really feel like I have anyone to talk to. My questions aren't medical questions, so asking our pediatrician doesn't make sense . I just want to talk over things like 'is it normal if she poops like that?' or 'how do I get her on some kind of routine?' So I just save up my parent support needs for my weekly calls with Anna. I don't feel hurried or embarrassed and I also just love talking with a professional who is as excited about my baby as I am- someone who encourages me to ask any question I want." - Ellen R. in Salt Lake City, UT
" I am a first time mom of a nine month old and I am constantly second guessing myself so I love that I can call or text Anna whenever I need to. I have called her at 10:30 at night to ask for help with teething and I have texted her during the day to ask what food my son is old enough to try. Knowing that she is always there on the other end of the phone makes it so much easier for me to feel confident about being a mom." - Linda T. in Lexington, KY
"We found out our daughter was allergic to dairy and had to switch to formula while I got the dairy out of my system (this was so hard b/c we live in Wisconsin!). But the formula made our baby gassy and uncomfortable. It was terrible, so my mom suggested I call Anna. It was late evening on a Monday night but Anna was there for us for the whole conversation. After we described the situation, she told us she'd seen this before and that the brand of formula we were using often causes gas. So my husband went to the pharmacy and she literally talked him through all the options on the shelf and helped us find a kind that worked! At the end of a long day with a crying baby, it was incredible to just call Anna and get the answers we needed." - Kate E, in Madison, WI
"When my daughter was born I bought about 15 books all about child development. I really wanted to understand how she was growing and what she was experiencing. And of course - predictably - I had zero time to read those books between diapers and nursing and laundry and then going back to work. But working with Anna, I get a chance to ask her my questions about my baby's development during our calls each week. I get to ask so much more than 'is this normal?' She helps me understand what the world looks like through my baby's eyes and what I can do to help her as she grows. When I talk to Anna, I don't feel overwhelmed by information either. It's like I have this really knowledgeable friend there supporting me all the way along." - Louis W. in Bloomington, IN
"When we had our first baby at the beginning of covid, our world shrank a lot. We don't get to see friends and family in person like we had been planning, and we don't really see other families with babies. We don't have much experience with babies ourselves, and we had been planning to rely on family, friends, and daycare to help us understand how our daughter was developing (and teach us what we need to know!). With covid, we don't have reference points anymore. I called Anna and we did a developmental assessment. It was really great to have a chance to talk about my baby's development with someone who is patient and supportive. She really took the time to help answer my questions." - Dave H. in Lexington KY
"We spent the first 6 months of E’s life working with an incredible team of medical professionals, multiple therapists, and even specialists at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. E was struggling to nurse and gain weight, hypertonic, missing milestones, always unsettled and unhappy in her body. We ruled out major medical problems, but no one could explain why her body stayed tense and she was unable to meet basic milestones like sitting and rolling. She hated to lay on her back or belly, was crying if she was not being held, screamed whenever she was in the carseat, and continued to struggle with nursing and gaining weight. As a mom, I felt lost and hopeless. At 6 months our pediatrician gave us a referral for OT and PT. It was providence that we met Whitlie. As soon as I met her I had peace that she would help us. She gave us hope. As we completed the initial evaluation, I was amazed that Whitlie could explain and understand many things that E was struggling to do. From day one, Whitlie was very thorough in describing exercises, explaining how to do them, and explaining why each one is so beneficial to the baby’s growth. Within a few months E was transforming from an angry, rigid baby to a happy baby that was advanced in motor skills and loving life! Whitlie is incredibly passionate, knowledgeable, an excellent teacher, and provides excellent support for parents/caregivers. Whitlie always listened to my concerns and set out a clear plan of action that was easy to implement into our daily life. She is undeniably one of the best!
Our experience with Whitlie was life-changing. After seeing the results of OT, I encourage all of my friends and family to have their babies evaluated. I believe OT should be available to every baby and parent." - Sarah M in Lexington, KY
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