Just wanted to wish you all the best for your birth. I've had 1 emerg and 2 'elective' (not that i was given much choice!) c/s and the electives were very peaceful and calm. My last one was in a public hospital and it was really great. The offered to lower the curtain as she was being taken out if i wanted (didnt as i had a dodgy reaction to the morphine and was very dozy) but cuddled her all the time she was out as soon as she had been checked. In fat she was only away from me for a few minutes in total and came with me into recovery so we could cuddle/do skin on skin if we wished/and breast feed all within around 20 minutes of her being born. She was then with me forever! first bath was in our room when we got back. So even most c/s births are very bonding experiences with your bubs. My recovery from the 2 electives was also really quick - up and about the next day with minimal pain, just on panadols for a few days.
I still feel like i have to explain myself and i still get 'the look' of some people - mostly women, when i mention ive had 3 c/s - mostly i don't say anything at all about my births as it's easier.
looking forwrad to your annaouncement in around 6 or 7 weeks.
Julie x