Hey everyone!! My names Sophie, i'm 19 and am now 9 weeks and five days pregnant!! yay!!!

I'd be lying if i said that i'm not ******ing myself about giving birth. I've been watching birth videos on the net, and i have to say, they actually make me feel better about the whole thing, especially the really painful ones. Don't ask me why, i don't know myself.

I've chosen Caboolture hospital, because everyone i've spoken to about there has assured me it's brilliant.

Need to know...

What do you think is the best position for birth?
What should i do to avoid tearing?
If i get an epidural, do you think i could get a general first??
(i've had a lumbar puncture before, and it was the most painful thing i've ever been through and i really don't want to do that again with out a general)
What did you find was the best time to leave for the hospital?
What did you put in your overnight bag?
What can i do to keep myself calm?

Thats all i can think of right now, if theres anything you think i should know please tell me, because i'm new at this, and freaking out. Haha.

Thankyou!!!!
Sophie