HAHA!! I love that my avatar started this! I am wholeheartedly in agreement with you all! I'm just wondering if Katie hasn't been brainwashed... Ever notice how she never talks anymore except to say how "great" everything is?!? Maybe she wouldn't have any trouble with the silent birth. She can just mouth "I'm so excited" the whole time! HAHA! Luckily, jumping on couches doesn't have to include any speaking... When I said "creepy sidekick", I meant it!
I also agree with Trns on Buddhism. Buddha wouldn't care if you made noise during childbirth. He'd nod and say "be one with the birth"!