Okay, second attempt at this post, as it crashed earlier. I can't remember who I've welcomed, so hello to all the new people!
Frizbe, my mouth was watering when you were talking about your thai meal - would you believe, it's just about the ONLY thing I fancy at the moment.
Munz, the homebirth was great - well as good as childbirth gets I imagine! I had a hospital birth the first time and vowed never to set foot there again. MW didn't bring enough G&A and I ran out which was pretty horrible, but it was lovely being at home. My dh was very unsure, but is a total convert now! Perhaps if your dh spoke to someone whose done it, or a good homebirth midwife, he might change his mind? If I knew what I know now and it was my first baby again, I would certainly plan the HB and then see how it goes, because you can always change your mind and go into hospital anyway. But, each to their own.
The initial bloods are to get blood group, rhesus status and to test for HIV, hepatitis and syphilis. The details of which are all on my previous notes - that's why I'm saying no thanks this time ( and I HATE having bloods done ). The only thing they would gain from it would be my blood count, and as I've never had a problem with anaemia before, I'm not worried.
Why did my early pg have to coincide with the summer hols?? We're watching Dumbo for the second time today. . .