Hi puppies- i was due to have my c section on the tuesday and went into labour the sat night before- i went to the hospital at about 11pm and they kept a close eye on me and as i was in very early stages of labour i was given two panadene forte and rested up for the night and had my c section early sunday morning. It wasnt classed as emergency i still got to be awake and i WAS given the option to comtinue with labour (VBAC) but i opted to go with the c section. It worked out well actually- it was a quiet sunday morning and i got straight in after being prepped rather than having to wait in a que!!

I was also happy that DS got to "choose" his time rather than a planned day that worked with the hospitals schedual instead of when Nature chose for him to arrive!

I would suggest you go in as soon as you think that its really labour- for me that was when i got the period pain and the belly tightens at the same time every 10 mintues or so!!

Good luck!!