When a friend of mine had her section the very cheeky surgeon said 'stand back, she's about to blow!' which her husband found very amusing, she DID NOT! I have wondered this myself though, they must have some kind of suction.
wiggles floradix is the saviour for many people! I hope it works for you! my mw checked to see if I could get it on prescription as it works so well for me, plus I like the taste!
knitta I stopped the massage when I got cystitis and never started again. I am planning to massage that bit with a bit of oil before pushing, or when they say you can feel the head for yourself, though for all the good it'll do... 
Looks like I might have a ledkr style problem in that my brother might be coming to stay this weekend. As much as I love him I do not want him here when I'm in labour (he's 31 but still a smelly boy in my eyes!) so hoping he'll stay with my parents instead. He's having a relationship crisis and wants to get away poor thing.
Hope there's something good on telly tonight as it's all I'm capable of doing. Was going to bake something but really can't be bothered.
wandering I hope all goes well with consultant and you get to see your lo tomorrow!