I had my midwife (who only arrived 15 mins before baby), a student midwife (with personal homebirth experience- who arrived 50 mins before baby), DH, and DD who was in bed. It was perfect for that birth. A mate wanted to be my birth photographer, but i decided not to call her and that was the right decision. I might have wanted a couple more pics (i think i have 3), but being aware of another person would have been annoying and the people there had other things they were doing.

i had my vid camera and tripod but we never turned it on. i don't know that i would have wanted to watch it anyway.

Kelly, is there anywhere the kids can go if you need some space? A park nearby or a friend s place?

Welcome home Cassius!!