Hi - I had an emergency CS with Caitlin and have been offered the choice of having an elective one this time ! I've got a fair while to think about it, but I am leaning towards having it to avoid all the possible drama of having another emergency one, just for peace of mind. I don't tell many people this as the response I've had has been far from positive.

I was fine after the first one, out of bed 10 hours later as caitlin was in the special care nursery for a day with breathing problems. I must have been a sight ! Walking down the hall with the drip on one pole and a drainage thingie in my pocket.

I also had two crabby midwives who tried to take over and do things that I wanted to.

Also - when does the first bath happen ? Caitlin was born on a monday and I'm sure i didnt bathe her until thursday ??

Cheers,
Barb.