I just want to pop in and put my hand up to being one that enjoyed labour!

Flowerchild - your posts are just great in this thread.. there's nothing really to add to them! LOL.

I am actually quite scared of c-sections, as I see them as needing a lot of recovery. Tallon was breech for a little while, and c-section was to be discussed in my next OB visit if he hadn't turned.. and I was devestated! Thankfully he turned! I see it that my body is designed to cope with the rigours of labour, but not really designed to recover from surgery. (ok.. that sounds a bit wrong.. of course it recovers.. but it's not a natural thing iykwim?)

Yes vaginal birth requires time and work.. and yes it hurts! But I LOVED it and can't wait to do it again (remind me of this when reality hits when I'm pg again! LOL)

I've had no ill-effects whatsoever from a vaginal birth - no bagginess, no probs with pelvic floor - nothing. And I definitely got to enjoy my baby from the moment he was born, with no interruptions. He was eventually weighed etc, and I had to get up and shower - but other than that, bub was with me the whole time, and it was lovely