Getting Started November 8, 2011

When I woke up the morning of October 28th, like every morning I Timmy wakes me to a kiss and says gimmy money, I gotta go and Tyrece is in the shower. I got up gave him money and a hug and closed the door. I went straight to the computer and logged into the IBCLE website. I put in the number on the letter they sent and I sat there for a moment as my brain came to clarity on the blue little P next to my number. I screamed I passed! I passed! I resisted running down the street to catch my son.

I ran back and forth through the house and finally had to wake up my other son and scream into the one in the shower. By then I was crying.

On Monday I got my certificate and badge in the mail. The letter that came with it stated that I am certified for 5 years and I can write IBCLC behind my name. WOW! I updated my website with my new title.

My dream has always been to open a private practice where I can give mothers the help they need. Without a lot of politics and red tape and restrictions. Free to help moms in a way they feel comfortable and, in the environment, they chose.

On Tuesday I was walking down the street when I passed an office I had passed many times before. Funny thing I could not tell what this office was for. A lady stepped out as I was passing. I asked her so what does this office do? She stated they are UR Business Here a marketing company that helps to promote other businesses. Of course, I went In. This is how I found my office space. I started doing some brain storming on how I could put my business together.

On Wednesday I paid for a space in the office. Needing money to get started I began a raffle and got my first appointment through a referral.

On Thursday I went to City Hall and La County Registrar-Recorder’s office to handle my name and license.

On Friday we planned our first class and stared working on flyers and sign age.