I went to Boots earlier - they have 3 for 2 on essential oils, so I got Clary Sage, Lavender and Tea Tree, all have now been added to my wash bag, though I don't suppose I'll need Tea Tree until I get home. Just had a lavender bath - hoping that will help me sleep tonight.
I think Viksam was asking about 2nd stage labour - when you get the urge to push there really isn't anything going to stop you! I was told to push through contractions, and I found that scary, but it was fine actually, not painful - when the baby crowns it does hurt, but when the body slithers out it is the most amazing feeling of relief You'll be shattered, but it will be fine.
I realised I left breastpads off my bag list - I found Johnsons the best, they are silky smooth on sore boobies
Firerise poor you trapsing round shops to come back empty handed in this heat! I got mine online - I'm too small to be able to buy anything locally - ordered a few sizes off Bravissimo and sent back the ones that didn't fit. Mothercare is utterly rubbish at the mo imo - we spent ages waiting to be served in there buying a car seat on Sat - I think the sales assistants hide from customers. If you can face going to Oxford the staff in Bravissimo are fantastic, you can book an appointment for Saturdays, they will work out your size then go fetch suitable bras - very civilised.