Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! You've all made me feel so much more confident about the possibility of still delivery drug free! I just didn't think it was possible at all but hey, the proof is in the pudding!

Thanks for sharing your stories and suggestions. My DH and sister are my support people and they are both well aware, and very supportive, of my desire for no or minimal intervention and drugs during labour. I will share your stories with both of them too so they know what we can try on d-day.

I just feel so much better about everything now. Yay!

PS: quick labours run in our family but I'll be prepared for the fact that I could be in for a longer labour. I figure on the bright side that given it's my first baby, I won't really know any difference as I won't have anything to compare it to.