And Samantha that is a great idea!
We didnt tell anyone i was in labour so that we didnt have the calls every hour - has she had it yet blah blah blah. We rang people about 2 hours after the birth and told them and they were like... you've had the baby.. omigod wow!

I have also been told which i think is great advise for next time (remember!!!)... tell people your due date is 2 - 3 weeks later than it actually is then you wont have them hassling you when you are due!