I just did a csect in April, I took epi and was awake throughout the entire process. From the moment they gave me epi until the baby is out took about 10-15mins, it was fast and painless, I was conscious the whole time and was able to carry/see baby immediately as soon as I get back to my ward. Also, husband was with me throughout the process too. The healing was quite fast also, I managed to do slow walking the next day, by day 3 I could shower (while sitting on a chair in the bathroom).
Don't worry about it, it isn't as bad as what we imagined.
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