Puppies, congratulations on making a decision and being at peace with it. No-one should be forced into doing what they don't want - be that vaginal birth or a section. You'll probably get on better in hospital; no-one bullies you into trying without drugs or trying to have a vaginal birth there! You probably wouldn't cope with trying for a vaginal birth in hospital from what I've read of you and your worries and nerves. It would be a nightmare!

Forget other people. You have researched your decision and that's the important thing. And no-one cares how you gave birth when the baby is here. If you do want to tell them then you're ignored because "it's only one day" and "the baby's here now". Having a NYE baby sounds great; recovery public holiday is such a good plan!

Best of luck to you when you talk to your Obs.