You know what? You did your own research, you planned for the birth you wanted, and when things didn't quite go according to plan, you still stuck to your guns and stood up for yourself and made the very best of the situation.

I think you should be very proud. I don't think it matters that you didn't have a "home"birth - because what you had was your birth, and you didn't let anyone take it away from you.

Congratulations.