Birth Rights Rally - NSW & ACT

[BellyBelly]

Hey all,

Following on from THIS thread, here is a list of those going from NSW & ACT and discussion on travel arrangements.

Maybe we can all wear something purple or something else so we can recognise other BB members... maybe even have BB balloons! We'll definitely have to see if we can have a BB lunch somewhere after the rally.

If you are flying, bussing, or wanting to share transport, please post here!

Who's Going & How

[Antheia]

I'll be there with the kiddies. We'll be driving down.

I have room for 1 adult (no kid room sorry) and i will be driving through Sydney if anyone needs a lift.

[Jennifer13]

I'd be happy to go to a sister-rally in Sydney if it's on?

[tk1999]

I would love to go - I want to support our right to choice... but I will be 38w 2d pg at the time of the rally... mmm and I don't think I will be venturing too far from my home base at that time whether it be to Canberra or a sister rally

Will be there in spirit though ladies

[Macca79]

The date of the rally is my EDD! I just realized . Must be an omen for good things to happen.

[christy]

ohhhh you could have a baby there!!!!

I'm going!

[Jennifer13]

I'd go with a t-shirt that says "Here or at home - choose where I birth my baby!"

[The[cookie]Doctor]

Canberra. I plan to go but i wont know until closer to the date. I am only 40 mins out so I would be a fool to miss it.

[Kitt3n]

its a monday isnt it?

Might see if DH can organse a few days off and we will drive there.......

[Marlene]

Jack and I will be driving down I will have room for 3 extras.

[annsam]

Im going with my very new homebirthed baby (or as will be the case when the time comes) and my midwife. I have room for one or two more people but will be transporting the "virtual rally" so will need to be there a bit earlier. We are just going for the day.

I would love to go - I want to support our right to choice... but I will be 38w 2d pg at the time of the rally... mmm and I don't think I will be venturing too far from my home base at that time whether it be to Canberra or a sister rally

Will be there in spirit though ladies

I'd be happy to go to a sister-rally in Sydney if it's on?

If you cant make it have you had a look at the virtual rally details? Heaps of people would love to come but cant. Worth a look.

[SamiH]

I am in the Nations Capital - so I am a loser if I don't make the effort

[Tegam]

I will be flying down from QLD, will hire a car so if anyone else is flying i will have room! I will also virtual rally to help make an impression!

[tk1999]

I am signed up for the virutal rally

[kelebek]

hoping to come, just have to organise some transport... will see what I can work out and let you all know

[christy]

I'm going!!! I haven't decided if I'm going down early Monday morning and coming home Monday night, or staying one night there. It seems better if I spend Sunday night there.... I don't know....

I may not have a car at all, so I was thinking I would catch a bus down on Sunday if that is the case, but DH is taking the day off work for me.

[Freya]

Not sure if I will make it to Canberra or not - depending on whether exDH can take the monday off so I can drive down and back all in one day from Sydney. Will check back in closer to the time to make it a definite yes or no.

[monica.moonen]

Hi all,
I am a student midwife and friends and I are organising a bus to go down to Canberra Sunday and leave after the rally. Departing from Gosford at this stage so that cars can be left in the parking building, one stop at Pennant Hills (but we many manage another at a different location on route if the need arrises). We will also be looking into cheap accomodation for the group or you can make your own arrangements. There are 42-48 seats, which are filling up fast! Kids, friends, family and more are all welcome! We will be booking it asap so please get in touch with me or send this to people who may also be keen, the more the merrier!
We are very excited about this opportunity to show our solidarity, I cannot imagine practicing midwifery in a country where homebirth is not an option.
Thanks
Monica