Hi all!

Everyone probably has read that I am pregnant. 30 weeks now, and I am starting to get a bit nervous about the pain of childbirth, contractions, ect.

I'd like for the ladies with children to regail me with their tales of how things went. Specifically I am wondering:

-What did your contractions feel like? How did you know you were in labour?

-Were you very frightened?

-How much pain am I looking at here?

-Does the epidural hurt itself going in? Does it actually help?

-Is there a possibility if I spiral into an anxiety attack that they will have meds to help out?

-When the baby is actually coming out, I have heard it BURNS very badly. Is this true?

-Does the tearing that can happen hurt alot? Do the stitches hurt alot?

And, more embarassing

-What do they do about pooping and peeing while pushing? anything?

Also any random tips on how to not be afraid and get through it.