Well done!

Five years ago, a friend who visited me not long after my first son was born told me, "Well done, Sarah!" It meant a lot to me at the time, especially because I was struggling with the trauma and disappointment of my cesarean section. I now make a point of saying the same to all of the new mamas I know: Well done!

I've been thinking about all that has happened in 2008. Personally, it was a triumphant year for me, having given birth to my second son by HBAC (home birth after cesarean) on Memorial Day. As a chapter, we have also accomplished much to be proud of. Below is a review of our chapter's highlights this year. To all of us, I say, "Well done!"

• Launched a new website
  
• Hosted a sold-out screening (300+) of The Business of Being Born
• Formed a board of directors for our chapter
• Surveyed 100+ hospitals in Minnesota about their VBAC policies
  
• Co-sponsored a screening of Orgasmic Birth with other local birth organizations
• Held a booth at the St. Francis Baby Fair
• Hosted our First Annual ICAN Twin Cities Family Picnic at Minnehaha Park
  
• Started this blog
• Began sending monthly E-newsletters
• Held well-attended monthly support meetings
• Welcomed new members
• Honored mamas and babies who birthed in 2008

It's been a great year...and there's much more to come in 2009!