I helped to look after these gorgeous quads in Basingstoke during 2006. See what their mum said below: "Tracy 2006".

Gillian (2008)

Dillian helped out after the c-section birth of our second child. She gets on with any chores quietly and efficiently. She gave our 3 year-old attention and play when I was busy with baby, and looked after baby while I spent some much-missed 'quality time' with the 3 year-old. She doesn't give advice unless asked (phew! what a relief!). She provides a listening ear and is supportive emotionally as well as practically. I would highly recommend her doula services.

Sue (2008)

I just wanted to say a big 'Thank You' for making the last few weeks so much easier. It's been great to have someone to help with the boys and do little household jobs and give helpful advice. We will miss you, especially the boys who have loved playing with you.

Jill (2007)

I was thinking back to when R was first born and really don't know how we would have managed without you! Thank you so much you made the first few weeks so lovely and easy and I was really able to just sit back and enjoy R.

Paola (2007)

I employed Dillian as I knew I would need additional help as I suffer with a chronic illness myself. When my son was born with his own medical problems Dillian was worth her weight in gold. Not only did she look after my little boy, she walked the dogs, cooked the dinner, did the laundry, made sure I had time to look after myself, and most importantly was there with a friendly ear to listen and offer her advice and support through a very difficult time. Additionally, when late one night we had to take our son into hospital as an emergency she offered, and happily came with us to hospital (at no extra cost) to be there with us, and to support us through it. I look back now and don’t quite know how we got through it, but I'm pleased to say we did, and I’m very sure it was down to Dillian’s help. I would totally recommend Dillian and her services to anyone who was thinking about employing a Doula.

Philippa (2007)

Dillian came to help us when baby Alex was 7 weeks old, and Lucy was 3 years old - and I'm very glad she did! Before she came, I had just about got by, but didn't feel I was being a very good Mum to either of the children. I was very tired, we were eating rubbish, the house was a mess, and Lucy was spending hours waiting for me while I fed the baby to sleep. With Dillian's help I was back to being a proper mummy to my daughter again and able to really enjoy my baby boy too. Initially she was the patient listening ear that I needed, and then in no time at all had turned us into a happy functioning household, with a baby who smiled all the time and would happily send himself to sleep at nap time! She is the best bits of a sister, friend and mother all rolled into one. I would thoroughly recommend Dillian to anyone expecting a baby.

Zoe (2007)

After the birth of my daughter Grace, I had Dillian for four hours twice a week. It was fantastic! She was so helpful. I would feed Grace and then go upstairs for a nap. Dillian would look after Grace and do jobs around the house. It was so relaxing and I felt so comfortable with her. Grace would sleep so Dillian would maybe prepare dinner for later or do odd cleaning and tidying jobs. I found myself looking forward to the days I knew she would be coming because I could have a couple of hours rest and sleep. I found it really helpful and I felt much better for it. I would certainly recommend her services to anyone expecting a baby whether it's their first or third child. In fact I have given her number to a few people already. If I have any more children, I will certainly be calling her again!

Lynda (2007)

Dillian was heaven-sent, supporting me through a very difficult period. I had been so tense and stressed with my little bundle of noise before meeting Dillian; not only did she perform a vast array of household chores with great enthusiasm, she also changed nappies and cooked meals (which made my husband very happy) and more importantly she was concerned for my welfare. She made sure that I was eating properly, drinking plenty of water and getting some well-earned rest. She also came to my rescue when my car unexpectedly played up, by phoning round various family and friends to obtain the number of a reliable mechanic who could come to the house and look at the problem straight away, so myself and the baby could stay at home. Dillian is a thoughtful, hard-working and conscientious person who introduced me to the NCT, to meet other mothers who had or who were also going through this steep learning curve of motherhood. Looking back, to me, it was through Dillian’s support and how she interacted with my little boy that I was able to see a totally different side to him, which was very important because as a result I became more confident in my own reactions with him, getting him to chuckle and laugh. Without Dillian’s help we would have struggled on and the situation may not have had a positive outcome. I would recommend Dillian’s services to anyone as it could change your life for the better.

Emma (2007)

Dillian provided invaluable advice and support both during the early days when the twins were in the Special Care Unit following their premature birth, and upon their arrival home when I felt everything was spiralling out of control, not least due to lack of sleep! Her calming influence and expertise reassured me, my husband and the babies and helped us to settle into their routine.

Emma (2006)

Two weeks after having my second child, Harry, and with a busy toddler in tow, Sam, I knew I needed serious help at home. Harry's birth was relatively quick (5 hours) but extremely painful and an epidural after 3 hours left me with a lumbar puncture and hospital bound for four days. Once home I was required to rest as much as possible, which was quite literally impossible. I had no family able to help me at that time so I had to seek external help. I spotted Dillian's advert in Families magazine as well as in the NCT Newsletter and decided to give her a call. We instantly gelled and she was just what I needed. She was a true professional, anticipated my every need and fulfilled it without being asked. Dillian cooked meals for my husband and I, cooked meals for Sam in bulk for the freezer, did my washing, ironing, made our lunch, played with Sam while I fed Harry and was there emotionally for me as a friend when I needed a chat. Sam quickly grew attached to Dillian (or Dininin as he called her) and loved having stories read to him over lunch. I looked forward to Dillian's visits, twice a week, four hours a time. We had good fun and she looked after me until I felt strong and able enough to cope with everything on my own. Dillian was honest, thoughtful and always went the extra mile. Anyone who chooses Dillian as their Doula is seriously lucky and will never look back. I had no depression of any sort and it was all thanks to Dillian. Had I struggled on my own I wouldn't have coped in a million years....

Rachel (2006)

I had a long, hard labour and came out of hospital exhausted and with a respiratory infection. We have no local family and my husband works demanding hours, so Dillian’s help for half a day a week was very welcome. Dillian is a mature, confident and very capable doula who works on her own initiative and is an excellent cook. She cleaned, tidied, cooked tasty wholesome meals and walked the dog, encouraging me to rest (bed in the day – how decadent!). Importantly, she also realised that I was having milk supply problems, researched remedies and advised on alternative feeding positions. I had reservations about getting professional help after my daughter’s birth, but Dillian’s practical, no-nonsense support was very welcome. Without Dillian’s help I doubt I would have breastfed my daughter beyond a few weeks (I fed her for ten months) and it would have taken me longer to relax into mothering my daughter.

Erika (2006)

Not knowing how life was going to change from having one child to two, it was reassuring to have someone come in and help us all out with the transition. A friend of mine had experience of a Doula when she had twins, and from what she had described, it was exactly what I was after. I knew I didn't want someone to only look after the baby, or only look after me, I needed someone flexible to adapt to out needs as I had no idea what those needs were going to be. Dillian was fantastic. She got stuck in to whatever I asked her to do, and over the period of time she was with us, we all became very fond of her. She got down on the floor with my two year old and joined in with his games, she washed up, cooked, ironed and cleaned. She was a rod of support that I really needed at that time and I really can't imagine what life would have been like without her. She has made me more confident and passionate about breastfeeding and brought light to a very stressful time in my life. Words can't really describe how grateful I am for her friendship and support then and now.

Tracy (2006)

Dillian's help with the quadruplets was fantastic! How could anybody do without her? She nagged me into resting, did my ironing, fed the babies and gave me some great advice!

Sam (2006)

Dillian came to help me after the birth of my third child Iona. She was a breath of fresh air amidst the chaos and confusion of looking after a newborn and dealing with a four year old and a disabled three year old. Iona was born a few weeks early and Dillian arrived with an air of calm, patience, tolerance, seriously good advice and took over so that I could get some much needed sleep! My two elder children absolutely adore her and there is no doubt, in our minds, that their easy acceptance of their new sibling was entirely down to Dillian’s nurturing attention towards them. At the same time, meals were cooked, baths were given, mess was cleared up at the end of the day, ironing sorted – we would all breathe a sigh of relief when she arrived to help. If I could have kept Dillian permanently, I would have – she is unobtrusive but a great source of comfort and company, at what can be a rather isolating time. If we ever have another child (!!), she will be the first person I call.

Sophie (2006)

Dillian came to help us when our third child was born, and was an absolutely invaluable help, as well as being great company. She was with us for 6 glorious weeks, and did everything from cooking (wonderful fish pies and hearty casseroles), picking up from school, trips to the library and park, ironing, tidying and generally making herself indispensable. I only had to explain anything once and it was done. She has that most important but elusive quality: initiative; for example, refusing to wake me from my desperately needed sleep if she could cope on her own (which she did, admirably). My older children (3 and 5) absolutely loved her ("we want Dillian to pick us up from nursery/school!") and I would have loved her to stay for ever. It was like having my own mother here, but without the emotional baggage. She is much missed, and we hope we will keep in touch with her for a long time.

Olivia (2006)

Dillian came to us to help me with my 2 1/2 year old toddler and my newborn daughter who was nearly 4 weeks old after having another caesarean (elective). She got on with my son like a duck to water and they went to story time together and she played with him, took him to the park and out on his bike so I could feed my daughter and have a rest. She is the kind of mother you crave for if your mother is not the kind to help you or be there for you when you give birth naturally or not. She made me feel at ease and didn't mind going shopping for food, cooking or any cleaning that needed doing, driving us about. She has such a way you know that everything is going to be alright and she will help/give you advice if you want it, listen to you and your worries and reassure you that everything will be ok. She is a caring person, honest and direct in relation to what you want her to do and off she goes until she runs out of things to do and asks what next but at the same time she will go with the flow. At the end of the day nothing in life is for free and it is not the cost you should think about it is the support you need as a woman, a new mum and what your children/family need while you have a newborn until you are up and running on your feet again. If I had known about a doula the first time around I would have employed Dillian then and it's people like us who need to spread the word!

Helen (2005)

Dillian was unbelievably supportive. My family and I miss her very much. Her calming and serene approach was so welcomed. She was the family we don't have and Toby has only been cared for by Dillian and me. His welfare mattered to Dillian as much as it did to me. I don't think I could ever find such a great substitute mother again. If I have another baby I'd be asking Dillian as soon as the baby was conceived! I hope I can be at least half the mum she is. She is a very genuine, loving, caring person who I have benefited from enormously. A huge thankyou!