WRT the room situation. I had DS in a public hospital and gave birth in the room reserved for delivering twins. I ended up staying in there for the rest of the time we were in hospital. I had a double bed, a couch, table and chairs and the room was bigger than a hotel room! I know it's not the norm and i was very lucky, but sharing a room was one of the things i was worried about too. I guess my point is, you wont always end up sharing with someone in a public hospital.

Also, they wont send you home early if they really dont think you're ready.

Good luck hun

P.S. Next time round, even if i had private health insurance, i would still go public