Hi Nelly
That sounds great! You are right about how becoming a mother is such a rite of passage and I didn't realize how different it would be without my mother as a guide. I was lucky to have a doula who was very caring and alot like my mother but of course she really couldn't take the place. Meeting in the city sounds great, are the botanical gardens near Mt Cootha and the Planetarium. The more the merrier. It would be good to have the thread open as well but I am sorry I have no idea how to keep it open. I must admit I really haven't used this sight to it's full potential. I will email info@bellybelly and see what I can do.

Talk to you soon
Molly Jones