Editor’s Note: This is a part of our “Finish This Thought” blog post series that introduces you to staff at the Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas.
You hear her voice on the phone when you call, but do you know Simone Summerlin? Since 2009, Simone has worked with 3,200 mothers to become donor moms for the Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas. As the Donor Mom Coordinator, she screens potential donors, tracks donations and answers questions for mothers interested in donating. We appreciate her attention to detail, as well as her kind and supportive approach toward our amazing donor moms.
I am a newlywed and loving every minute of it!
I wonder how pregnant women are able to survive Texas’ summers.
I think breastfeeding is one of the most incredible gifts God gave to mankind.
I hear all sorts of pregnancy/ breastfeeding horror stories from my donors and I can’t help but wonder how much my feet will swell when I’m pregnant…
I see the cutest baby clothes in the stores and have to use every ounce of self-control to keep from buying them right then and there.
I want two boys and a girl. I know, I know, I don’t get to choose… but that can’t keep me from wishing right?
I am a hopeless romantic.
I pretend that my two pups are my real kids and realize that I may not be ready for parenting after all…
I feel happy each time I screen a new donor. I’m amazed by the generosity and selflessness each of these women exhibit.
I wonder why mothers don’t eat Lactation Cookies every minute of every day. What better excuse is there to eat cookies 24/7?
I enjoy good books, sand between my toes, and family game nights. Oh, and Greek yogurt. I’m obsessed.
I worry that my kids are going to have my husband’s personality. Isn’t that every woman’s fear?
I cry every time I watch “Dear John.”
I am afraid of heights and glass elevators.
I understand the intensity of pregnancy cravings. I get some mean cravings for pickles and froyo.
I say, “Breast is BEST!”
I dream about owning my own bakery one day.
I try to help our donors understand the impact they have on so many babies’ lives when they donate their milk to us, but in reality, words cannot express the difference they’re making in these preemies’ lives.
I hope that my mom’s lack of morning sickness during all six of her pregnancies is a gene that has been passed along to me.
I think babies are born photogenic. When have you ever seen a bad picture of a baby?