Birth Rights Rally - VIC

[Smoke Jaguar]

Ooooh, Bath - if you go, let me know, I'm sure I can change the room booking to get a room with more beds! I found a good room that between 3 parties would have come to about $60 each, for a 4 star room right near Parliament, on a corporate rate. I'm sure I could change it around, as long as I don't cancel all together on them

[Bathsheba]

Sounds good Maya! I just have to kinda confirm whether I'll need to do another interstate flight this year... might need to go back to Nth NSW to see family... also whether we get a tax refund or have to pay tax will have a bearing on whether I can afford to go. So don't change anything for yourself at this stage Maya. I'll try to let you know ASAP... maybe we can upgrade like you said.

[LionsandBears]

hi all. I'd very much like to attend the rally. I was really hoping for a homebirth for our angel baby & DH & I were both getting an education. Unfortunately, bub died.

So whilst I am a little nervous about surrounding myself with pregnant women (just having a hard time dealing with things), this is an isssue I feel really passionate about. It affects us more now, as whilst bub # 1 was due January 2010 & we had a chance for a homebirth, we're not looking at TTC again until October, so doing the maths, that's at least a July birth, if not later, which takes us into the forced hospital birth. Having recently been in a private hospital for a D&C, it totally turned me off that environment for birth.

Anyway, can someone please give me the details (or point me to a link) - what time is the rally? Where do we meet? What time does it finish? What other activites are planned around it?

I need to decide whether to fly up the night before or just come up for the day. As I'll be by myself (DH can't get leave), I think I might fly up on the day (arr: 8:30am). I'll be using frequent flyer points, so would like to book soon.

I've never been to a rally - I assume sensible shoes are required?

TIA

[Smoke Jaguar]

Good work, Tash I'd go the sensible shoes option, chick
I'm not sure what's happening with the meet up yet.

[Smoke Jaguar]

I received this by email today, for those able to attend (I won't be able to ):

We are holding a public meeting to discuss the governments proposed legislations on homebirth midwives. Please come along to find out what you can do to help, raise awareness and help us show that it is an important issue to many women. There will be some local politicians to talk with, and also media coverage. Lets make it HUGE, and show that we will not allow this to happen!

9:30 am, Friday 24th July
@ Cafe 8, Yarra Junction.

Hope to see you all there.

At the very least it's a nice drive out that way!

[LionsandBears]

I've decided to go up & back in a day & save on accommodation. Arrive Canberra 8:30, the rally's 11:30-2:30, then flying home at 7:30, so will have to kill time in the afternoon in the museum or something.

How's everyone else's plans?

[Smoke Jaguar]

Got my rally t-shirt! Thanks to Leasha (Alternatykes), it's such a great looking top and feels beautiful I got the 'Home Sweet Homebirth' one and I LOVE it! Now, not to wear it out before the rally...
I'll be cutting it fine with Tiger Airways and may need to get a doc cert to cover me for flying. Unless I just don't tell them what stage I'm at, cos I don't look like I'm as preggy as I am...and it's a flight that lasts under an hour