How do I get to theatre- do I walk?
Yes. You have a pre op in one room, then you walk in to the operating theatre and get on the bed. That was the hard part for me..!
How do they do the anaesthetic? Are there any alternatives/ options?
You sit up on the bed sideways with your legs over the side. Someone stands in front and holds your hand/hugs you. You bend right over and and anaesthetist puts a cold spray, then a local, then the spinal in. The local stings a bit but you don't feel the rest. The hardest part is sitting still!
Then you lie down on the bed and they tilt you various ways to get the spinal into your legs.
They'll spray a cold spray on your legs and tummy to check you're numb.
Do I have to have curtain up or can I watch?
Curtain up as the surgeon will not want to be distracted, and chances are at the time you actually WILL NOT want to see it.
If you are desperate to though, you can look in the reflection of the light surrounds on the ceiling.
Do I get any say in how it's done? Can it be done slowly/ naturally?
No.
The surgeon will not require or appreciate your input 
Do they have to clamp the cord immediately or can they wait a bit?
No, you can have delayed cord clamping in an elective if all is well.
Do they have to clean the baby?
Generally yes as they get cold otherwise. Your partner or you depending how you feel will be able to do skin to skin.
Can the baby come straight to me or will they take her away?
They will show you the baby then take it away for a few quick checks.
How long til I can hold her?
Someone will help you hold her, but you'll be in an awkward position with possibly numb arms. Your partner will be able to hold her throughout the rest of the op (all being well).
What happens immediately afterwards? Where is the baby while they stitch me up and go back to the ward?
The baby stays in theatre with you or partner.
From first cut to baby out usually takes around 4-5 minutes. Removing placenta and stitching takes another 30-40 minutes
Do I have to have a catheter? How long does it have to be in for?
Yes you do in case of complications. They usually take it out once you can get up. Around 12 hours or so. It's no biggie.
How does breastfeeding work?
Baby latched on as soon as possible. Usually in recovery. They will help you.
Then just put baby to breast every time it squeaks or stirs. Most babies just latch on and feed, but they do need feeding very often at first. This is totally normal and doesn't indicate supply problems etc.
When will I be able To walk/ get up?
Quite soon - around 6 hours? I've had 2 and I can't quite remember.
How long will I have to stay in hospital?
2-3 days. Use it. You need the rest, meds, checks and support.
How crap do you feel afterwards or is it ok?
Just a bit sore. Take all your meds even if you feel fine.
It's not horrendous, but resting properly for 6 whole weeks will give you a quicker recovery.
Anything else
It's fine!
It feels weird though. No pain, but you do feel the moving and pulling which is a strange sensation.
Can't think of anything else! Enjoy it 