Can anyone share their experience of an emergency c section and than an elective c section or…

Can anyone share their experience of an emergency c section and than an elective c section or vaginal birth ? I had such a traumatic labour with my son. Couple of days in labour, heart beat went and then emergency c section. The recovery was so hard because I hadn't slept for sooo long!!! I really don't want to go through that again so might opt for an elective c section.