Thanks Cassius, no I'm not seeing anyone about that. I figure I'll talk with my MWs when the time comes to book in etc, and make my anxieties and wants and needs clear from there forwards. I honestly am not game to try for a homebirth.... and DP is not comfortable with that at all. I'm okay with being in a hospital, I just need to be sure my caregivers will do just that- care!

Indadhanu - I've heard good things about Tweed, too. Then again I heard good things about GCH last time... Guess I have to take a gamble no matter what I choose. GCH is definitely out now though. Robina is still a possibility but Tweed will be closest to our new house. We move next week....... argh! Better to do it now than before I'm too big and slow lol.

RhiChiChi - I like the idea of just showing up. I think I might do that! I did read a hypnobirthing book last time except most of it was completely inapplicable once the synto was started. Bit hard to breathe and visualise when your MW is running around like an idiot and frequently tripping over your IV nearly ripping it out of your hand.... lol. At least I can chuckle about it now, although at the time I was mad! DP even yelled at her a few times. I'll let you know if I'll be needing the hypnobirthing CD, I'll give it some thought. Guess I can't rule anything out that might be helpful, especially if it's free lol. Last time around I tried the fit ball.... except my MW kept getting in the way and telling me I was going to fall, move this way, do that.. god she needed a slap! This time will be different though because I won't be listening to annoying MWs. They'll be shown the exit if I get a repeat performance! I had to laugh thinking of using the stairs. Before I was induced with DS I spent an hour running up and down the hospital stairs. And I mean running. With DP behind me saying GO GO GO! Don't slow down! Hurry up! lol....... passers by had a good giggle about it. I can see myself doing that again. There are some stairs at work I have to use every day so towards the end I might make a habit of going up and down a few times before I start. That'll be amusing for onlookers!

Once again, thanks everyone for your support. I feel better each time I read another reply. It does suck having limited options but it's a huge help to have such support and understanding.