homebirth with midwife?

Virginia
Anyone else out there chose a homebirth delivery with a midwife?
I have my first appointment next week but we will have a doppler until 11 weeks, I'd love to have an ultrasound just to see but we're going to wait until week 20 for that. I'm so anxious! I wish I could confirm I'm pregnant in another way, I don't know when to break the news to family or friends or how... ideas?