Birth Tub Decision

[LoveLaurenRenee]

Since we're thinking about home birth now, the issue of a tub has come up.  We have 2 regular old bathtubs in my house, but it's not even comfy for me NOW, let alone in labor!  My friend owns a basic birth tub (nicer than the fishy pools, but still just an inflatable) and has offered to let me borrow it; then I can just borrow a liner.  Or my prospective midwife rents Aquadoulas for $150, which is cheaper than they rent for on the internet.  So while the Aquadoula would cost me more $, it also has a heater, which may be important if I have a long labor OR if I switch back and forth between the tub and shower (my hot water heater can only do so much!).  Any input?  What tub, if any, will you be using for your home birth?

[Daisymae6]

my midwife is bringing an aquadoula.  the other midwife that i interviewed had a different tub (cant remember the name) an t wasn"t heated. that obviously wasn"t the reason we chose this one but i'm glad that it has a heater. :)