I have written the following. I had forgotten about your last paragraph Janelle, so some of mine copies what you've written (though doesn't sound nearly as good:P), but I'll post it anyway in case there is something of use in it. I am keeping a file on my computer with snippets of thoughts as I think of them (I think best in bed at night and in the shower), and I find it easier to write them down in that medium and then transfer them here: When we formed our group in September of 2005 it was for two reasons: One, we wanted to discuss all the taboo topics of the public boards like religion and abortion, and two, we wanted to arrange a get together. A sisterhood, a women’s circle of support, was on nobody’s mind. We simply shared a common interest in birth and a satirical sense of humour. Though the topic of a get together soon fell to the way side, it didn’t take us long to realize, and appreciate, the deep level of knowledge, and experience and *support* that each woman possessed. Of course, the group meant different things to different people, and more for some than others. But there was no doubt that we all received something from the group. The topic of writing a book about childbirth, in fact, was one of the first things we discussed, even back then. We even had a few chapter titles picked out: Our Book; September 11 2005 Verituserum Truthpotion (Laura V) <<>>> Sample chapters: Chaper 1. Why stranded Beetles cannot give birth. 
Chapter 2. If you cut me there, can I cut your 
testicles? 
Chapter 3. YOU run a marathon after only eating ice 
chips. The entire basis to our book, was an antithesis to “What to Expect When You’re Expecting’ and the entire modern model of obstetrics and giving birth. Our purpose in writing a book has evolved in the years since then. As has our relationship as friends. Now we want to write a book to express, to share, how in a society of isolation and nuclear families, where the tradition of intergenerational households and communal living was gone, that you *can* find that sisterhood, the help and support so poignantly missing, in the time of computers and information and the world wide web. <<>> Tracy