Jstar, is there anyone that you can count on at work? One thing that is really in your favor as far as having him there at the birth, you can totally choose who you want in there, or not. But I really recommend having someone there. Are you at all close to your inlaws? Is there any chance that your parents, or siblings could be there for you?

Have you tried swimming at all? Just being in the pool, even if you dont actually exercise, will take a lot of weight off of your spine, the water pressure on your legs is good for your blood pressure. Im a big fan of swimming!

I guess I gave the wrong finger to the wrong man...