Hi Layla...I know the idea of a c section can be a bit daunting but I hope your concerns can be put to rest with everyones information...and I guess it really does come down to getting your precious lil bubs out safely. What an awkward possie she seems to have gotten herself into..lol

I had a spinal block and it was not painful. That was the only time that my DH was not with me. They get you to hunch over and do it that way..which is a little uncomfy given the size of our bellys but not too bad. For me the catheter was inserted after the spinal block so I couldnt feel any pain at all..just alot of tugging. They do make sure you are numb before you are cut..that was also a worry of mine..Im a huge worrier..but the theatre staff are great at looking after you. From memory the op is all over very quickly..like within half an hour to 40 mins and all you really feel is a lot of tugging. I was in recovery for about an hour. DH, baby and I got to be acquainted and then DH took bubs up for her first bath. This might be different from hospital to hospital. The time seemed to go really quickly. The drip and catheter were removed the next day..and thats when i was up and walking. Both babies were born by 9am in the morning and I was walking to the shower at 10 the following morning. The midwives are great at helping..and i really took my time. It feels a bit uncomfortable getting up that first time but just remember to do it slowly. The bleeding was like a normal period and had stopped at around 6 weeks with some breaks from around the 3 week mark.

Hope this helps

Jo