I'm going to throw up UPDATE # 144 - Page 8

[momto3boys]

People get weird when it comes to conforming. I was at a doula-run parent topic night, and this couple talked to me afterwards. They were white (only mentioned for the next point), and the dad had dreadlocks. Not commonly seen on white men in Minnesota. The mom was leaning towards homebirthing, but the dad would not hear about it. At some point he walked away to talk to someone else, and the mom told me his biggest problem with homebirth was that he didn't want to be different. I just looked at her blankly, thinking, "does he realize he has dreads?" He was already pressing up against some social norms (for MN), but homebirth was so different to him, he couldn't even think about it.[/QUOTE]

I am seriously LMAO! How true!! It FLOORS me.

[PuppyFluffer]

I have removed many off topic posts from this thread that served to derail it for a bit. Pardon me for not sending individual PMs to each member whose posts I removed but there were too many of you!

Please let's keep this thread on topic and post gently to each other.

Thanks!

[mamabadger]

But it is very hard not to feel angry when you know people DO have the information -because you gave it to them personally!

Yes, but ours isn't the only information they're getting. For every anti-RIC doula or CBE a couple hears from, there are probably dozens of doctors, nurses, family members and friends presenting an opposing view. That's why it's so important to try and get accurate information into the public view and in the media.

[dnr3301]

UPDATE!!!

don't know many details, but repeat cesarean, and a boy. IF I ever find out, i'll let you know more.

[dnr3301]

this board was moving this afternoon, so I don't know if anyone saw this before it got moved to the 2nd page.

[dnr3301]

I saw them at the grocery store. we were cordial, they had their beautiful baby boy with them, I have no idea what they did. I didn't ask. Someday I will find out, but not for now.