Claire arrived at 38+4. I was pretty chuffed that I didnt have to wait until after the EDD to meet her.

I wouldnt automatically assume your first will be late. My mums first was born at 35 weeks, my cousins first at 34 weeks, my aunty had her first at around 36 weeks... I dont particularly think it runs in families, but I just thought from all that that I should be prepared. So my mum made me pack my hospital bad when I was like 30 weeks! lol. I worked until 37 weeks, but honestly could have worked up until the day before she was born - i just didnt like my job so I opted not to!

When i told my boss he said "what?? no way. she wasnt due for another week or two!"