I have Helen as my primary and Nicola will be my secondary midwife. I chose Helen and she recommended Nicola as my secondary based on what I told her about my hopes/plans for the birth. Should be great!! Which midwife from midwives naturally did you decide against Cassius? Is that a bad rec? Should I ask you to PM? There was one I wasn't fussed on but I'm not sure I can say?

I went to the midwives naturally waterbirth info session- I wanted to check out the midwives. I was still in the first trimester and had worked that day so I was SO tired and didn't stay afterwards but I decided to call Helen based on seeing her chat and answer questions. I just knew there was going to be a connection there- had the right *vibe*.

Kaos- those extra medical costs are what scare me! I don't mind paying for my midwife, but I hate that that excludes you from other maternity care that you could otherwise get publicly. I've decided to do the GD test privately so fingers crossed I get the all clear or else Helen said I may be able to go to the Royal Women's for GD care. Otherwise I could pay for the testing equipment and manage the GD myself. I doubt I'll have it though.