Hi, We had a lovely night last night in Warrnambool. Vicki spoke to a crowd of about 35, mainly midwives and a few mothers. Being new(ish) to the area, I was overwhelmed by the support for the evening. Turns out that Vicki's cousin, whom she stayed with in Cobden, I went to school with. Small world. I cried my way through the videos, and during her talk couldn't stop those "AHA" moments - that's exactly what I thought - but couldn't find the way to say it. Being newish , I hadn't mentioned to many people that I'd birthed my third baby at home. At playgroup, etc, I can't remember the last time I heard some-one going into labour spontaneously - every one's going in to be induced next Tuesday. Why? Cos they're tired of being pregnant/the Dr said, etc, etc. A friend of mine booked in for an elective caesar told a friend "You don't get a choice after you've had one caesarian" I'm now inspired to speak up more, knowing that their are other like-minded women in my area. Please go and hear Vicki speak if you are able to Barb Glare, IBLC, NMAA counsellor (soon ABA counsellor) Mum of Zac, 8, Daniel, 6 and Cassie 3 -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
