I think the only exciting thing about the big day is meeting bubs! The rest I agree is darn scary! There's just so many unknowns, and everyone makes a point of telling you that you don't know how your labour will go until you're there. I think it's natural to be scared. I'm just trying to gather up as much information as I can, so that I can understand what's going on during my labour. I think I'd be terrified if I didn't understand what the midwives or OB was telling me, or offering me. It's definitely going to be a scary yet exciting time. You'll probably surprise yourself how well you'll cope tho. Women are giving birth every day.. we're designed to do it. I tell myself if everyone else can manage it.. surely I can!

Good luck with everything!