I thought I had responded a few days ago, but apparently the computer ate my post. :throw_computer:
Anyways, thanks so much for all the encouragement! It really helps! I've done a little more reading on my own, and found some great resources (google "home birth" if you are curious) and I've decided that the nurse-practitioner was being completely unreasonable. I still would really like to know WHY she was that way, but that's not really my problem. I've been considering writing a letter to her including some of the latest research stats, and quotes from other OBs on homebirth, etc. (It would be a polite letter, don't worry. ) It still bothers me a little that she would just go on a rant like that and tell me things that ARE NOT TRUE! Especially since my decison has no impact on her - she does not do prenatal care after 20 weeks, and never delivers. It is not her problem! I'm not letting her opinion affect my decision. I've called the midwife, and will hopefully be meeting with her soon, and we'll go from there.
Thanks again!