Wow! what an amazing story, thank you so much for sharing you journey so far.
I cannot imagine what an emotional time it must have been for you.
You are truly an inspiration

Cant wait for the next installment...

BTW - you said that you dont know why you were told to eat when you were possibly going to have a C/S... most are done under spinal or epidural anesthesia, in which case you do not have to have an empty stomach as you are conscious and the risks are reduced as you are less likely to aspirate.