Chris - I was 8lb11 and my wee brother was 10lb13, my other runty brother was 8lb6. I'm sure hoping that big babies aren't inherited from one's mother! CHOICE of whether to have painkillers sounds very sensible.

Shell - that sounds so horrible. Is that where you gave birth? I've been bidding on a doppler but competition is fierce! MIght wait a few days.

Danni - I'd wait until 7w. Sounds too early to me. And my DH is really keen for me to get a doppler now. He's still finding the whole thing a bit esoteric despite my tummy growing.