Obviously call an ambo, but then what??
Yes call the ambos to let them know that you are in labour and have had a very short history of labours... tell them to bring a humidcrib incase they dont make it in time for bub.

* how long can I leave the cord? My placentas have all come away quickly and cleanly so far....
You can actually leave the cord until it falls off if you really wanted to (look up lotus births). I wouldnt attempt to clamp or cut it AT ALL at home - hate to do the wrong thing and have a bleed!

* will I have to go hospital? Would prob want to stay at home...
I think this depends on how things go - ask them, you should have a dr check bub out - it might be an outpatient review in the maternity ward or your GP. - check with the hospital that you have been booked in to. MOst hassle free births you can go home after 6 hours later anyhow so shouldnt be any reason they make you stay at hospital other than a check of you, the baby and the placenta.

* how hard will getting her papers done be?
Shouldnt be a problem once you have been seen by a dr for checks - they will be able to do this as the attending MO


Anything I've missed???
Just remember to have lots of skin to skin contact and wrap bub up in warm blankets (not hot be careful). Get DH to throw some clean towels in the dryer on warm when you are in labour so they are ready - and wrap them around both of you (not just bub ) - the best warmth bub can get is wrapped up against your body!

Havea warm wet washer ready too to wipe over bubs face - he might have some mucous/muck in his mouth and nose .... not sure how you would get this out but i am sure you will get some ideas.

Have some icepacks ready in the freezer incase you have tear or bleed down there to help stop the bleeding until you can be sutured!

And best of luck!

I have been looking up things to do myself as DD was a 2 hr labour and i am nervous this one will be quicker!