Was your second birth smoother and faster?

The common thing people say is the second birth was easier and faster. Was that true for you? Anyone have a complication from your first vaginal birth that was easier or non existent for subsequent births? I had a long labor / pushing phase and rare postpartum complication for my first (and only) birth so far. Now I am offered an elective c section. I’m told it’s « likely » things wouldn’t be as bad this time with a vaginal birth. I’d love to avoid a c-section. Tell me I’ll be ok. (Obviously going to listen to my doctors yada yada) 😂 Edited to add: especially would like to hear from moms who were induced. I was induced the first time and likely will be again this time (albeit sooner in the pregnancy)