Just had my "Ah-ha!" moment

[Ree*Ree]

I am so excited to announce that I have just had the realisation that I want a homebirth!

I used to think that having a homebirth was great for others, but not for me... Until recently, when a friend of mine and then my sis-in-law were both subjected to cesareans. And visiting in a public hospital was awful, I couldn't imagine staying in one...

And then it dawned on me - the only way to avoid interventions, to labour peacefully in a familiar environment, to be surrounded by love and support and recover in comfort - is to have a Homebirth!
Of course I knew these things already, but now I really *know* them. And a homebirth CAN be for ME! And DH has already supported me in this decision

I am SO excited!!!

....now I just need to get pregnant ....

[~Stoked~]

I LIKE this! You certainly won't regret it! Good luck TTC xx

[onthefly]

yes. do it.
and you know what, having your own midwives is so wonderful it's even ok if you end up transferring to hospital.

[*Ash*]

Homebirth Rocks!
As Stoked said, you won't regret it.
And I agree with MadB, the support and care of an IM is beyond measure- it is comforting to know that she(or he) will be there with you no matter where you end up birthing.

[jackrose]

I had a wonderful homebirth after a hospital birth first and it was, hands down, the best thing!!

I loved preparing for it too and even now, it fills me with joy to remember sitting on my couch within an hour of my DD being born, breastfeeding and watching my midwives, Dh and birth support friend eating dinner together. So normal, so right.

Congrats on your wonderful ah-ha moment and may the joy you feel now continue on your TTC journey and beyond!

[Eenee]

Awesome Hun! Having a homebirth is the best decision I ever made. Goodluck with TTC

[Jennifer13]

Yay! Looking forward to a pg announcement now.

[PumpkinZulu]

FABULOUS! Congratulations, it's a good feeling. Although we didn't achieve our HB, (we transferred due to mec stained waters...turned out to be nothing and DD was fine ), the care I received with HB midwives was first class. And the care after was even better, home visits for two weeks Looking forward to your BFP!!

[Smoke Jaguar]

Sounds wonderful! And so much energy you've saved in petitioning the other half

[Ree*Ree]

Thank you so much ladies!
I feel so energized and whole now that I know this is what I want. Actually half the reason I want a homebirth is for the midwives and the after-care (of which I had zero of last time - nada, zilch, nothing at all!)
And yes Maya, I have saved a lot of effort on the DH front - he really surprised me by just saying "Okay. I know you do A LOT of research, you spend hours on that BellyBelly site, and I completely trust your decision".

[JellyBean]

Yay! And what a wonderfully supportive husband you have- that's half the trouble for some women!
I will be joining you in the journey for a homebirth - with bub #3 due Jan 2012. Empowering birth experience here we come!!

[e_p]

Yay!! It was a hugely exciting realisation for me too! Goodluck TTC!!