Repeat C-section Mama's?

Hi all! I've had 2 previous emergency C-sections- with my first, his heart rate dropped severely, and with my second (vbac attempt) I wasn't progressing after 4 days of labor. This time, I've scheduled a csection instead of going through labor again. My question is, I've heard recovery is easier after a scheduled section vs an emergency- does anyone have any experience with that? My husband will only be able to take off a week of work, and then it'll be just me and the 3 kids (with Covid, family is unfortunately not going to be able to come out to help). Also wondering if anyone used any postpartum binders after their C-section? I've heard good things as far as healing, but never used one with my other 2!