It's nice to know I am not the only person out there who doesn't want to be surrounded by millions of people just after the birth. My DH and I have decided that we will call everyone after the birth. We want time to bond and spend time together as a family. We will be staying at my in-laws, so not sure how we will get around them not realising I am in labour, but I am sure they will be respectful and wait for us to call and let them know. I have already decided if I have to have an elective section, I will not be telling anyone the day or even that it is a section until after.

I think you have to stand up for what you want and others should be respectful of that. Yes it is exciting, but I think you need time to let it sink in and recover.

good luck with getting what you want