I don't want to be rude and I do understand everyone's point of view AND it might be that I only had one c/s .... but for me, it was a good experiance *runs and hide* I liked my c/s. It was not what I chose or what I wanted, but it was not a nightmare. I just feel that in the same way that you have horror VB stories, you have horror c/s stories. ATM horror c/s are all the rage, because we are realising that normal birth is actually better, kwim?? And what better way to change ppl's minds than making c/s bad, horrific and shamefull - elective or not that is the feeling going around - not just here, everywhere.
I am NOT saying that is what you are doing here, Maz, I get that this is your personal experiance, your emotions, your struggle and I am truly sorry that you itch and hurt and feel deprived. I am just saying that I have been noticing that bad-mouthing c/s as much as you can is the "in" thing to do. Please don't be mad, I am not attacking you personally, neither am I attacking VB ... I am just speaking my mind. I am not a fighter, I am a lover
When they said c/s in the begining (10 days before birth) I was horrified. I did not want that, but that was the cards that were dealt. Yes, I did not get to see my baby till the next day. Yes, I do get itchy sometimes. Yes, the scar are still numb. BUT I am proud of it. My baby was born out of there. Maybe my body handled the operation better than some of you, and I am sorry for you. Maybe this time I am going to carry huge and have a gunt and feel different.

I do really get the thing about electing a c/s .. big no-no if you are doing it for vanity or pride.

I just wanted to say that not everybody has had a BAD c/s experiance. I loved my c/s and even though I did not want to gave birth that way, I am proud of it.