Wow. I have tears in my eyes. What a beautiful story. You did a WONDERFUL job, you should be so proud of yourself. What a story for the kids when they're older, hey I laughed out loud at DD trying to play horsey, that's something mine would do hehehe
I know the surreal feeling you describe, DD2's birth was pretty quick once things go going and I recovered so well that it took a good few days to sink in that I'd given birth again!

Congratulations, hun. What a great job you did - no way would I have managed to stay so cool, calm and collected, especially not at home without a doctor or midwife there for reassurance! You are amazing!!