big day for me today - DH got home at 2.30 this morning, so i had a very disturbed sleep. ate brekkie too late to squeeze in lunch before driving to the Doc this arvo, so by the end of the appointment i was feeling pretty ordinary. appt went well. BP is still about the same (read that as borderline high), and i now have a snug referral to a consultant Ob. when doc said about referral, i asked if there was an Ob closer to home (nearest hospy is 30k's, the one i am going through is 60k's - based just on the doctor) - so she called - earliest appt with local hospy is late feb, earliest with the one she deals with is Dec 10 - so decision made! i think we got the early appt cos the doc rang for appt - i'd say they keep some spots clear for those that are referred as opposed to those that choose to go through ob care (if that makes sense). anyhoot, i mentioned my concerns about travelling 60k's in labour - the doc said to not worry, most likely, given family history of diabetes, epilepsy and high BP, i'd be induced early, so a nice calm arrival at the hospital! i guess i'm a little saddened by maybe missing out on a spontaneous arrival, but at the same time, if it's in gremlins best interest (and mine) then i'm going to do what is suggested. i know it's not the "perfect" or "ideal" situation that i'm sure most dream of - but ultimately holding my baby is more important to me than the mode of arrival...