Oh Em, that does sound like it quite the oddessy how has recovery been?

Mirimum: we had the same when i was planning DD2s birth. i think many ppl believe that HB is done with no planning or preparation that you just waddle around the house and out pops a baby little do many know that most HBs take ALOT of planning and preparation and knowledge is the key. i never knew so much about my body or baby or situation in general as when i was preparing for DD2s birth (as opposed to DD1s where i just followed along the path directed by the OB...who was nice and all, but you know, not there for me ITMS).