Hi ladies -- Thank you all so very much for your kind words

ozziehoffy - I am glad you can relate! Yes I did CalmBirth but I found I was already aware of what I learnt there through reading & researching. I ended up just going with the flow & following my instincts more than anything. I found "Childbirth Without Fear" to be a great read. LOVE your little man's middle name What great taste you have!

blessedmum - I completely agree about the midwives attitude needing to change. Especially the one I got first shift - thank god she left by the time I gave birth because she was really negative & thought I'd be there for days - even said I could go home! lol it's just craaazy the way some of them are! It was like they just think your silly & naive for thinking your in labour. No one knows our bodies like we do! Good to hear you felt similar to me in labour. Everyone's different I guess!