it is great to hear so many positive c-s experiences.

I've had 3 c-s and never had any complications with any of them.

the most recent was the only elective c-s and it was a great experience. I must admit though that i had a sudden case of nerves going into theatre, but overall the experience was calm, relaxed, controlled and I felt really well looked after by the medical team - and the midwife who was assigned to me was a great support.

A planned c-s is soooooo much different to being taken in from the labor ward. We turned up to the RWH early in the morning, about 8am, I went up to some prep room, then had a talk with the anethetist and me the surgeon, then I was taken to the theatre where i was waiting just outside for a short while. I could see them preparing the room and i think this is why i got so nervous.

then they preped me for theatre, catheta, ivf tube and the anethetist did the spinal anesetic. Once that had all happened the surgeon did his thing and 10 minutes later the midwife brought emmy over to me all wrapped up and placed her on my chest for a few minutes so I could say hello. Then hubby and emmy went with the midwife while they cleaned her up and checked her out.

40 minutes later i was in my room with hubby and emmy waiting for me. Couldnt have asked for a smoother process.