Nat, I think you are right, we all do have our fears deep down, it is only natural but as you say, to have them thrust in you face like that is another thing completely.
Actually, I had never heard of those myths before and to be honest my house looks like a Mothercare warehouse at the moment, there is stuff everywhere, clothes in bags, prams in wardrobes, car seat under the stairs, stuff in suitcases (not actually sure what is in suitcases anymore but defo baby related), its everywhere - lol, no wonder poor mrwarpig is walking around looking in a state of shock!