madb - that is exactly how i felt.... but I had two fantastic labours and births; and the injection both times. I think that i was just so sobbing shocked with DS that a baby actually came out, let alone breathing and mine, that i sort of retreated a bit iykwim

I think the second time around you can really appreciate the treasure you have and you *know* (more than just intellectually knowing, you emotionall know) what it is like to have a baby, and how precious this time is.

but like PZ said, it's just such a personal thing, who knows! lol