There wasn't really an option that fit me. I would say in theory I would keep them to a minimum, but I've never been is a position where I've been asked for many (I think 2 first time and 1 or 2 second time.....well those are the ones in addition to the induction actions which involved a VE ITMS) so that is a hypothetical position. I don't looooove them but I like to know what is going on because information and knowledge is an important part of decision making. First time I would have benefitted from more VEs and knowing the state of play earlier as I would have made some different - more appropriate - decisions. Second time they weren't necessary but not an issue either, we all knew how things were tracking from other signs. I didn't have one after 5cms and there was no mistaking what was going on after that point!