OMG Flowerchild - you make me really want to do this! Dunno that DS will be at an age to 'appreciate' the experience, but I think it would be lovely to have him there rather than him just coming to visit me holding a new baby.

I've just looked at doula's in my area - there's quite a few listed for Blue Mountains on BB! Have just looked at a couple of threads re costs and trainees etc. Will have to have a serious chat with DH. I can't think of any friends or relatives that I'd want in the labour suite with me. I liked it last time that DH & I were pretty much on our own, with the midwife popping in and out. I didnt' mind having the midwife there, so I'd say I'd be comfy with a doula, and DH can keep an eye on DS. I don't want DH to feel pushed out of the picture tho hehe.. so I'll see what he thinks about it all. He might prefer it! He can be babysitter & photographer LOL, takes the pressure off him