YAY so happy for you Arimeh!! Great news! And welcome back

Thanks so much everyone for your input re:number of people at the birth.
I decided to give the recommended doula a go, she sounded nice on the phone and has just done a course in 'Sound Birthing' using crystal singing bowls. Quite interesting, I'd never heard of it before. Met with her today and she did a demo of the crystal bowl. It was different, not unpleasant, I could see how it would be nice and grounding and a good sound/vibration to focus on during contractions.
She did put me on the spot as she was leaving, asking if I think I would go ahead with her and I said yeah, I think so. But reflecting now, and tuning into gut feeling, I don't think she is right for me And I feel awful because she has yet to attend a birth. One thing that put me off - call me stingy - but she asked for payment, even though she told me her training recommends she do her qualifying births for free. But I really can't afford another cost right now with the house reno's we're trying to get done before bubs comes.
But yeah, apart from the money, I just don't feel like we're right for each other :/ now to think of a nice way to let her down. I feel bad!