Thank you for this beautiful story and long-term perspective. How lovely that you were able to "catch" your grandchild!

RE: your first pregnancy, I had a similar experience with my second. I went through two condescending and unreasonable doctors. The third was the charm. Thank goodness I trusted myself enough to make the changes.

I agree with Ani DiFranco, women's power is immense, and we hardly realize it. But when giving birth, it's clear.

I love your stories and your voice.