Blackduckies, I really feel for you regarding your OB telling you horror stories. To me, that's really not helpful at this point in time for you, so I hope you're able to come to some agreement with them about your wishes for your upcoming birth.

As for my experience with a spinal block, our prep for c-section was VERY rushed so there was no discussion about a type of block or how far it would reach. But based on what I could feel afterwards, I'm fairly sure it went from below my breasts, all the way down to my feet. I fed DS straight after the c-section and had no problems whatsoever feeling him attach to my BBs! He had a mighty suck on him. I had no issues with the block going up any further.

Can you request another discussion with the anaesthetist to convey your feelings? Or ask for a second opinion? It sounds like they're really not listening to your wishes and that is just not on.

Good luck