Thank you all for the wonderful advices. I will definitely read as much as I can especially now I still have got some time before I need to decide whether or not to have an epidural. Every visit, my Ob kept on suggesting that I have an epidural as "this is my first child, and the pain can be quite bothersome". I still haven't given her an answer yet, but after having read all the posts, I think I would rather go without the epidural. That way, there's less complications such as immobility, fetal distress, and etc. Unfortunately, where I am (Canada), epidural is favored by most Ob unless health issues contraindicate, but I will definitely let my support people know my plan especially when I go into labour. When I'm in labour, I think my mind will be off in wait of my bub's arrival, so my support people can speak for me!

Honestly, I am so grateful to have found all the support I need from BB. My mom had me by C section, so it's a little hard asking her what it feels like when in labour! Fortunately, I still have a little less than 3 months to prepare and read up as much as info I could about labour/delivery/breastfeeding/care of the newborn... There's a lot for me to absorb. I have to admit that as the days are approaching, my fears began to sink in. It just feels like I am not prepared enough!? I guess I could say I am experiencing some kind of prenatal anxiety. LOL... So glad to have found support here! I have to say that without BB, I wouldn't be able to go through my first trimester in ease! DH is so glad that I found this forum on the internet because otherwise, I would have been calling him up every second freaking out at every discomfort I was feeling!

This week, I will definitely run down to the book store and get the books that Monnie suggested. In addition, I think it might be good if I also buy some books on alternative pain management therapies... Thanks a million to all the girls for your support!