For sure decide which hospital you want to have the baby in - or if you want a home birth . You should book as soon as possible, if you want private then you'll have to book through your obstetrician. I chose my OB by contacting the hospital I wanted (Cabrini) and then choosing from a list they sent me of referring OB's.

You won't get a confirmation from the hospital until you are 12 weeks pregnant, that's when they make the final bookings, but you DO want to be early on the list or you might not get in. Apparently the birth rate is climbing markedly in Victoria this year, so places are at a premium in some hospitals.

For the rest of it, try to live your life as normal and DON'T count the days - there's a long way to go and you'll drive yourself nuts

Good luck and God bless,

Kerrie