We will need to travel around 1hr - 1.5hrs depending on traffic. We are going for a VBAC too after a non-laboring c-section with a very sick bub first time (snap with you I think).

As we are VBAC I will be heading in straight away. There are plenty of parks and cafe's nearby if I dont need to stay in hospt from the start.

We had to drive in while I was in threatened pre-term labor with DS. Classic middle of the night mad drive but with sick baby and only 24 weeks so not much fun. Pain was bad but only because A) posterior B) way too early in pg and C) knew bubs needed heart surgery and wouldnt live at such a little gestation. SO very stressed therefore the pain was bad.

This time I am starting to look forward to that drive in as I will be welcoming the contractions this time (as long as it is after 36 wks!). I really think that is going to make the diff for me.

Are you doing any visualizations or meditations on having a positive birth experience? I have just started that and hope to be relaxed this time.