Hi Nyrad, welcome to BB

My experience... My DD was born via emergency c/s after being in labour for quite a while, pushing for 2 hours and her being stuck.

It took us about 6 years to conceive #2, and on our first round of IVF luckily enough.

My OB said I would have a c/s again. when we arrived at the hospital for my scheduled c/s, my OB checked me over as I was in pain, and found me to be already 8cms dilated. I still went for a c/s, but I was absolutely terrified of having a spinal, and after chatting with our anaethetist, I ended up having a GA. Part of me wishes I had been awake, but emotionally, I just don't think I would have been able to cope.

As for family ties dertermining your experience, I'm not so sure about that one.
My mum, had a 4 hour labour with me, and a 2 hour labour with my brother. they told her any more kids and she would have to park her backside at the hospital steps a couple of weeks before hand lol. So in my case, my mums experience did definately did not rub off on me in any way.

Goodluck with your decision, and the birth of your long awaited bubba

Nic