Green Options

What is it that makes cyclists so untolerable to some motorists? Is it the occasional momentary delay that a street without bike lanes, which forces a cyclist to ride in the lane (as the law dictates acceptable), sometimes creates?

Where is Dr. Phil when we need him? There are some issues here that need to be resolved. In his absence, I’ll give it a go, Dr. P-style.

Motorist listen up:

“Now, Motorist, do you accept that Cyclist really means you no affront or harm by choosing to be healthy and strong, fiscally unbound to pay record gas prices for a fuel economy-suppressed SUV and self-sufficient in his commute to work, where he too spends his time as an educated, gainfully-employed and productive member of society?”

First the AMA and now Dr. Phil:  the attacks on a family’s right to chose a home birth never seem to end. As a mother who has birthed both of her children at home, neither of which were “normal” births, I find such negative campaigning disturbing and upsetting. Just as I won’t tell a woman what to do with her body after conception, I believe a woman has the right to birthing choices as well.

I’ve never been a fan of Dr. Phil.  I feel sorry for the people who are so desperate for help that they air their problems on TV, thinking a talk show host will give them the solutions. I admit, I succumbed once hoping Dr. Phil could help potty train my son and watched his show, but as each child is unique. I had to wait for my child’s readiness.  Now, Dr. Phil is seeking out guests to share home birth horror stories.

Did  you have a child at your home?

Did you want to have a soothing experience where you were in control and could bond with your child?

Did it not go the way you planned?

Do you regret having a home birth?

Do you regret using a midwife instead of going to a hospital?

Did you have your second child the traditional way in a hospital?

If you or someone you know regrets having a home birth please tell us your story below.