Firstly congratulations of your pregnancy!

Now, my DH was so sure he'd faint or something during the birth of our son. Hoped to cut the cord but said there was no way he'd be down the business end so to speak He was quite nervous and worried about what was going to happen during birth. In the end - couldn't fault him. He was so supportive and generally a super hero! He watched everything, cut the cord, none of it worried him once we were in the moment. And there really wasn't much mess or anything until our son had actually been born.

I know I don't know your DH and can't say how he'll be on the actual day, but he may surprise himself. But maybe have a back up organised just in case?
Thanks Cheezel! This is so spot on! I was umming and ahhing about a 2nd person, mainly because I didn't want too many people in my house looking at me, and also I was a bit in denial - I was hoping he was just exaggerating...

Any opinions on the safety of homebirth 40 to 50 mins drive from a hospital?

thank you again!!
MrsJ