And FYI: contrary to what I previously thought, a c/s is not the end of the world. I had a (dare I saying it - empowering?) c/s and managed to look after my DS1 and DS2 and not get too isolated.


Absolutely I would have preferred a calm and relaxed waterbirth, I did what I had to do to get DS2 out safe and sound, with minimal risk to him and to me, and to keep DS1 and DH all happy and healthy and safe and relaxed too.


You will be ok. You will find out your options, you will determine what is best and safest for you and your family, and you'll do that, and you'll make the most of it.