thanks ladies,

I will ask my OB what she thinks constitutes "too big" for me. I will come back in and let you know - BTW I have great "child bearing hips" that are already separating in readiness for birth and am having to wear a brace to hold them together .

I think what I actually need to do is to present as calm and confidant that I can birth this baby that my body made and that if that is proved wrong during labor then we can do a section at that point.

I really want to experience at least labor if not delivery! This will be my last baby (whaa) and therefore my last chance to experience this amazing thing called birth.

Trillian; ROFL! yes I would run the risk of looking a bit nutty wouldn't I? I think you are right with just presenting with a sense of conviction.

thanks,

Rachel