Birth is a funny thing - an amazing miracle, predictable in its regularity and yet totally unpredictable on an individual basis.  While you have every reason to expect a straightforward delivery and healthy birth, such matters aren't really in your hands. There can be surprises. I think it's best to leave the unknown to adults and leave little kids out of the loop until you know exactly what you're dealing with. Obviously, you can tell your son that you're going to the hospital to have a baby. However, I don't suggest you tell him that he can come that day to see the newborn. What if some unforeseen complication prevents such a visit? Instead, tell him you'll call him after the birth. (After the birth you'll be able to have someone bring him right away to visit or perhaps you'll want him brought some hours or even days later, or not at all, depending on how you and the baby are doing.)  I wish you all the very best and a wonderful, healthy birth! Sarah Chana

You may not be feeling so well right after the birth. I know that after my C-section I certainly didn't want to see anyone right away, not even my own kids! I think you should just see how you're doing.

A 3yr old doesn't understand so much. He has no idea how long it takes to have surgery and get things in order for visits so he'll be good with whatever you tell him, even if he has to wait 3 days. Don't tell him he'll be coming right away. You might want to sleep!