what was it like? I loved the morning of my elec c-sect, it gave DH and I to enjoy the last of my pregnancy, almost like waiting for morning at Christmas. Having my parents around as well was nice as they were involved but knew to give us space

good aspects of the surgery? DH has the most amazing photos of Eliza being born, my insides all out, and finally I had a beautiful breathing baby.

not-so-good aspects of the surgery?My placenta was sliced and I haemoraghed, I was finally a mother yet I thought I was going to die. DH had left with DD and MW so it was just me almost like he got the prize and I was left.

involvement of your partner/DH? He was involved from the word go, he put his scrubs on with the Obst. The anaestist talked to him about the operation and when to get ready

amount of time between the surgery and holding your baby? I held her after the AGPARs were done then DH left with her..it was 4 hrs later I got to see her again

recovery issues? A bit sore, could get out of bed the next morning unaided.

tips for good recovery? Dont do too much in the first 12 hrs...buzz nurses all the time DD was in my room yet I couldnt reach her...so buzzz

any issues with breastfeeding? No supply at all till day 10, DD had massive weight loss and SCN NGT'd

tips for getting yourself psychologically ready for a c-section? It was a little surreal for me too, it was an out of body experience. I didnt cry after it, I had been doing IVF for 4 years and lost 2 babies you would of thought I would of.