HotI: that's kinda how I approached it all when pg with DD2. Th emost that i hoped for was a supportive birth environment and a happy baby and mum afterwards.

I had NO idea of the absolute joy that was awaiting us when i did go into labour. That is exactly how i can describe my second birth experience. just joyous. laughter and light. In that moment i realised what it was that all those HB mummas go on about (i'm thinking Mayaness et al lol...i remember her saying how much she loved birthing and i didnt get what she meant until i experienced it myself!). that is what is so frikkin' cool about having a HB is that the environment is just right. it allows for all the right combination of hormones to kick in and wow, that oxytocin - the hormone of love - really is a beautiful thing!