My midwife seemed a bit suprised when I said that this is what I wanted to do. She said she had experience of only one other woman doing this.
For long and complex reasons we have bascially no-one who we can rely on to take my son-so I would sepnd the nex 7 weeks worrying about not being able to find anyone to look after him. Also, he will be absolutely hysterical about being left with anyone except us (this has come on really suddenly in the last few months, and I've started maternity leave early as a result). I had a pretty good labour experience last time (1 hr 10 minutes), no complications-so am confident about doing it alone.
I've thought about having someone with me, but honestly, I don't really want anyone. When I am in pain I really want to be left alone, and I did feel quite crowded in my last labour (just dp + midwife there). I would quite like dp to be there but I am not THAT bothered, certainly not to the extent that I would see my ds being hysterical and upset over it. I know whats going to happen and I can't get worked up over it.
My only concern is that something unexpected will happen. I think I will ask the midwives to speak to/call dp to discuss anything eg emergency caesarean, and they seem fine about doing this. I will have a decent birth plan nailed to every wall of the house (homebirth).
Is this a really bad idea? I suppose if it is a REALLY bad idea I could get someone either with me (which would feel like an intrusion) or with ds (when I would worry about him constantly). Any thoughts?