Thanks for your words guys. I may feel a little different about Matthew's birth in time to come, but for now, I try to focus on my little man, he is such a treasure and a delight, I am really lucky to have him.

Dachlostar - I hadn't thought about the whole thing about pain as well. You are so right and I am glad you pointed it out. I have to have my wisdom teeth out in the not too distant future and I definitely wouldn't think about breathing through the pain for that. I will either ask for an epidural or ceaser next time, I don't intend on chancing a repeat performance.

Yvette - I am so glad that my hubby isn't a retired nurse - eekk! I have posted my birth story and tried to be positive as well as explaining what happened. I don't want Matthew to think that I hated labour so much that I am not glad he is here. You guys and my close friends know exactly what I went through, if anyone else asks, I just say it was long and painful but it was all worth it to get Matthew - and it was!

Belmarks - are you attending antenatal class? There are some great videos that they generally show and they go through the whole labour thing and what happens. Reading other birth stories as well helps make you aware that anything can happen and this site of course! There are some great articles on the main web site.