I had an emergency c-section after about 6-7 hours of labour (DS was breech, but no one had picked this up until I started to push, so when it became clear that the pushing wasn't working, I was rushed into the theatre). Described like that, it doesn't sound like a good experience, but it actually was. I am glad that I got to experience the full labour, as I believe that it is an integral part of the birthing and bonding process. But, as others have said, you need to do what's right for you.