To all of you, I meet IRL with a group of women who've used the services of the group my IM is a part of (that's city privilege for sure! But I do know how lucky I am). IKWYM about having trouble fitting in elsewhere. In amongst that group are all kinda of mothers and mothers-to-be. Some used an IM as support for a hospital birth and some for a planned HB, although some had to transfer (there are no hospital HB programs anywhere near me). Some were twin births, some VBACs, some ended up with a c/s despite planning a HB. Most are just plain old HBers.

This HB group here on BB reminds me of my IMs' get together group. We are very different and come from such different experiences to choose HB. Some, because it's more convenient and available, others feel they have no other option that provides them with a respectful birthing space. Some of us are other places on this continuum. I am glad to hear from all of you, because all of your experiences provide something that I can draw from and take with me as I go on my own birthing journey.