thanks everyone! im thinking ill try the raspberry leaf tea, but in tablet form, im a fussy eater and i know i wont like the tea lol!

as for the tens machine, ive been interested in it from the moment i heard about one, im looking forward to the birthing class to find out about it - thanks possum youve pretty much talked me into it!

possum - sorry no idea on the doula/midwife - support person will be my mum.. dh will be hopeless.. he will be there but thats about it!!
im very uncomfortable too.. somedays i feel like she is going to come out! the pressure is unbelieveable! i was showing dh how the midwife showed me what the baby was doing - one with her fist and the other hand was a "hole" and she showed me how the baby keeps just sliding in and out.. i was scared haha!!

wbm - thanks for your advice! i may as well try it, its not going to hurt trying it anyway!! im only just 5"2 so i thought maybe height would have something to do with it, im carrying very low, everyone comments on it! i feel like i should be supporting my gut when i walk lol

thanks jenna - hope you & youre family are well