The Word B

some people we know are still shocked we had a home birth. for us, it was a no brainer. after all the experiences we have both had in hospital in the past few years, we are so glad that we were at home.
we have heard so many horror stories about hospital births. yes, if there is a major medical complication then the hospital may be needed, but it was always an ambulance ride away. since 2003, i have been convinced that the hospital is the place you go to get poisoned, experimented on, and where you go to die. hearing the many horror stories at hospitals, was one of our main reasons for staying away.
at home it was- our environment, our rules, our time, our call, everything. it was so comfortable and peaceful with no one butting in with their own agenda, no bright lights, just a few dim lights and candles. the mid-wife was wonderful. she was worth every penny, and still makes follow up visits for the next few days.
cherry and i received a lot of flack from people about the home birth. mostly this was due to other peoples fear and ignorance. those people who have had home births were all so supportive. i never had any doubt in our experience and in our choice. afterall, human beings have been giving birth to babies for the entire history of mankind (and before that when we were still monkeys). birthing is a natural part of life- we have all been there. so, why the need to be so detached from our bodies and our natural abilities by being under bright lights with teams of doctors and nurses around, who are all basically strangers working on the time clock?
if we have another child. it is a bit premature to confirm that one way or the other now, we will have another birth at home. i could not imagine it any other way.
otherwise, it is all baby here. i am loving it. running on a lack of sleep, but i am coping. this fatherhood thing is amazing. i was so in love on first sight. i am so pleased that scout is healthy, has all her body parts, they function, and she seems to be quite happy.