Nic, I hope you're able to get lots of information and support to make your birth the best experience you can. I'm sure it can still be very special and this time you can talk with your doctor and others with experience to plan the best c-section ever.
I know someone who has had 3 c/s. Each time she wanted a natural birth, but after an emergency c/s the first time she wasn't able to because of complications in her pregnancies. No doubt she felt the same way you did on learning this, but she said that a planned cs is completely different to (and better than) an emergency one. An unplanned c/s must be a real shock and scary - I know it's my greatest fear in giving birth.
And good luck getting rid of that cold sore

Congrats on your due date Sazz! I hear you on the sex thing - and I'm nowhere near as far along as you. Three times in one night!! good god.

I just ignore the naysayers when they complain about kids. I'll probably be joining them in a few years, but until then...
And we're not really planning a nursery as such, just figuring out transport, sleeping arrangements and poo catchers for now.

Have a good day