I had an elective c section after an emergency c section (first was emergency forceps). I actually didnt cope quite as well with the elective. The emergency I think because it was all so quick and I was in labour i was so worried and feared the worst, but the actual experience wasnt too bad and feeding/bonding took off immediately! With my elective, I was calm, prepared, been using visualisation to envelope myself with white light and been preparing baby for what was happening but I had an awful epidural experience and feeding took a bit longer to establish. I was in a bit more pain too and granted it was a little more difficult running after a preschooler and a toddler.

Jo