Blondie, I just read your birth story. I can understand not wanting to repeat that again . I think that pregnancies go for 9 month ish to give Mum time to get ready emotionally as well as physically, I know i needed that time 2nd time around to get my head around what happened the first time and what i wanted to do differently for #2.

When i didn't want to deal with other people's issues or reactions to my plans, i found it easier to be really vague or say that i was exploring my options. You are right in that nobody knows exactly your circumstances, and what will work best for you. And really it isn't any of their business.

Best wishes for your pregnancy and an awesome birth.