[mylene169]

Honestly, I don't know why I'm suddenly compelled to do it. Considering I don't want anyone other than DH actually in the room... Maybe I was inspired by her all-too-easy experience. It may be because part of me really feels like I should be a teacher in some way. I always have felt this need to share the things I know and help people out if I can. So broadcasting my birth experience would be like a teaching experience for me. If that even makes sense

[kristenpie]

I couldn't do it. I was so hormonal after Walter was born. It was really important for me to have privacy and time to deal with the reality check that I was now a parent. I would have snapped under the pressure that people were watching me. I doubt that I would have been able to successfully breastfeed either. I was even too embarrassed to do it with my parents in the room. And we had struggles, LCs coming in and my boobs hanging out all day so they could figure out how to make Walter latch on.

[WendyBird]

Well, I know there are people in my life that would want to be there. That way, they could be a part of it. If I were in Korea, or wherever, my Mom wouldn't have to worry about trying to catch a last minute flight to make it to the birth.

But, as for a public viewing, if it became such, I wouldn't worry about it. Even if I became naked again. I can see a worry about someone watching it and being embarrassed later if they saw me. However, I figure if they are interested enough to watch it, then I am okay with them seeing it.

Plus...how exciting was it to watch that birth? How many of us watch birthing stories on tv? Even just read birth stories? They are fascinating, exciting, and emotional! I cry every time I see a birth, they are so special. Because I am going to be in the baby business, I almost feel as if it would be my contribution to midwifery, homebirth (possibly?!), natural childbirth, VBAmC, etc on the consumer side of things. (That probably sounds really strange. LOL)

[felissa]

I don't think I could have mine public but I do regret not recording mine, if I have another baby I will make sure to record it. I think I would even let more people in the room now. Then again, I have seen so many births now and just see it all as a normal miraculous process. Too bad I don't want another child because I would love to have a new birth.

[horseradishmayo]

i wouldn't do it, after Sarah was born i didn't even want anyone in the room. i was ok with my mom, dh's mom, and dh, but i didn't even want people to come in and congratulate me. i just wanted to be alone with my family.

it was very cool to watch though...there like 3000+ people watching and right after she pushed her out the number started to drop quickly.