Honestly the needle is really not that bad. I saw one at my antenatal classes and near fainted. I was petrified. But on the day the theatre staff made me feel so at ease and they actually give you a local before the big spinal needle so you don't feel it. Afterwards you just start to feel a warm feeling then the numbness sets in. My anaesthetist spoke to me in hospital before I had a c/s and he just explained how it all works and what to expect afterwards. I am guessing you are having a planned caesar are you? I found it really helpful talking to other Mum's who'd had c/s. Good luck I'm sure you will be fine.