Melster- this might sound airy fairy, but what does your heart say? I had an emergency c/section last time and I plan to have another one but I have some things I want done differently this time. Would you be worried about not having your OB? How much stress would the situation put on you either way? Can you book in for c/s when OB gets back (so bubs isn't 3 weeks early)? Maybe choose 2 situations you are happy with and Pro/Con a list for each. (Can you tell I'm a list person?!)

ALish- my sister had bh with her 2nd pregnancy from 20 weeks. She delivered a healthy baby on her due date. But if you're worried or they get worse, go see your OB or go straight to the hospital. It's probably just things getting ready, I reckon.

WBM- I hope your back is feeling better. Did the acupuncture help?

possum- Surely a doula would support you either way? If you had in your birth plan that you are willing to have an epi if you feel you need one? (I love epidural! It saved my sanity after a long 30 hour labour which was induced. That's just me though)

hi to all you new mums and mums to be I've missed.

AFM: Just a quick question. SOmeone (I can't remember who) said they had early ovarian pain and it turned out to be a cyst? I've had a lot of pain this pg and I just assumed that it was becasue it was only 2-3 months ago I had abdominal surgery and it was still healing. Yesterday at the scan, I ask FS and she said "I'm not surprised. You have a massive cyst on your right ovary." I didn't think much of it, but I am worried about it now. Good old Dr Google...I read a corpus luteul cyst can cause issues with progestrone? Anyone had trouble with this or heard anything else about it?

Bec