Hi all, I must admit I just can't imagine having anyone except my DH there. My Mum & Sister are panickers and fainters so although I'm sure they would love "the idea" of being there in reality it just wouldnt work. I would actually like no one else at the hospital at the time as I really think its important for my DH to bond with the baby. He has actually never held a baby, he has avoided it all these years! so I think its important for him to be comfortable before the onslaught of visitors. I am already starting to think how to tell my Mum that so I can only imagine what its like for some of you. I think the phone call after it happens is a good idea, my parents are only half an hour away but I just have images of them pacing around the hospital or the surrounding areas "waiting for the call" I'm sure I'll be excited when the time comes to show off the baby so it wont be an issue.