Deb - I truely understand what you meant about "empowering". I also felt that I had to birth Luke as it was all there was left for me to do apart from love him in my heart.

Your OB sounds wonderful. I wish everyone was as fortunate to have someone like that.

As for your darling daughter. Well, you know how I feel (at least I hope you do) and so I will just give you a big hug (can you feel it) and know that I have cried for you and for her.

Take care,
your friend Debbie