I had an induction with my first birth and told family & friends...big regret!!

With my second birth, only my parents knew we were in 'real' labour (no induction)-and that was because they were looking after DD during the birth. NOBODY, including my parents knew he had been born until 30mins post-delivery. It was important for me to have MY baby to MYSELF during that time.
I had a very disappointing birth first time around, with a traumatic recovery period. Having all those people in my face added to that. I was adament not to let it happen again.
If I EVER have the chance to birth again, it would be at home, with just my DP, DD, DS & MW.

All the best for his hatchday darl
xx