what was it like?
I have to admit i was terrified - this wasnt in my birth plan at all!! Having said that neither was being induced, and having an epidural!! It was a bit surreal and I was pretty nauseous the whole time. At one point I said - Oh I need to brush my teeth - my breath is awful! Ha ha the anaethestist commented that its funny what you think of minutes after you have been cut open and beofre your baby arrives!!
good aspects of the surgery?

not-so-good aspects of the surgery? Just being a bit scared and feeling lightheaded and sick.

involvement of your partner/DH? Oh he got to help clean her up and cut the cord and brought her over to me and held her near me while they stitched me up!! Great!

amount of time between the surgery and holding your baby? Physically holding her - about 30 minutes but while getting stitched i was able to stroke her face and head etc.

recovery issues? Is painful -but now 2 weeks on I find it hard to rest coz I feel pretty good generally and am trying not to do too much.

tips for good recovery? - Eat well, and REST as much as you cna especially in the first week and in hospital, drink lots of water too!

any issues with breastfeeding? My milk didnt come in until day 5 when i went home and we had to top her up as she was big and hungry all the time!!

tips for getting yourself psychologically ready for a c-section? Mmm hard one - Aussienics suggestions are great!

Oh i got the shakes too - but had them during labour - i think its my bodys way of dealing with stress!!

Good luck with it all!!