Birth Rights Rally - VIC

[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

Kelly, Chris, Marisa & Elijah - Likely Flying

Total = 4

[Arcadia]

I am going with my SIL and a few other homebirthers...most likely flying.

[Kazbah]

I'm going, no idea how I'm getting there but open to suggestions ...

(somehow I have a vision of a purple bus a-la-Priscilla style making the way to ACT)

[Smoke Jaguar]

I'm going - about to book my ticket with Tiger Airways - going to cost $76 plus $5 to choose a standard seat (need the aisle cos I'll be pregnant enough to maybe need to go to the loo within that hour of flying!). Will add hotel booking later, when I see what others are doing and where they're going to be
I've selected the Sunday flight that leaves at about 8pm, earliest Sunday flight available! Leaving Monday evening. Maybe other ralliers booked out earlier flights already, for that price!!
Kaz - I haven't booked yet, awaiting clarification with another Booby Club member to see if she'll book the same flights. We could all travel to the airport together, cos she's a hills chick, too

[inlove]

Hi everyone,
we are going flying up Saturday and back Monday. Looking forward to it.

[Cassius2]

(somehow I have a vision of a purple bus a-la-Priscilla style making the way to ACT)

ohhhh i wanna go on THAT bus!! LOL!

DH, DD and I will be driving up...CAN'T WAIT!!!!!

it would be cool if we could do a BB code (like purple ribbons or somefink)...that way we can know that we are BB girls!

[doulamelanie]

Hi all,
I am planning to drive to Canberra and am looking for some passionate women to share my (and my daughter's) journey (and perhaps some travel expenses).
I have a 7 seater Odessey and it is really comfortable, even for adults! I am going up on Sunday, and depending on who is travelling with me, coming back late Monday.
Please feel free to pass on this offer to anyone you think would like to come but may not be able to fly for some reason. I am hoping if we have a carload, or close to it, expenses will be kept to a minimum.
Melanie
info@tlcbirth.com.au

[inlove]

Hi everyone, unfortunately my beautiful DD2 who is only six months has just got out of hospital after having a bad case of Bronchiolitis, she is not allowed to travel so we wont be able to go anymore. Have a great time everyone.

[Bathsheba]

QUOTE BellyBelly: Following on from THIS thread, here is a list of those going from NSW & ACT and discussion on travel


Typo here (bolded) darl. Should it say Vic?

I'm hoping to fly up.... just me... no promises but I'm keen!

[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.