LOL!! radioflyer-- you are too funny!
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I begged the Doc when I went in for the checkup to tell what "drugs" he gave me. That I wanted more of the "happy stuff".. He refused.. I almost, just almost, grins, wanted to get pregnant again, just to get some more of the secret meds.

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Rainbowz, I think it's good you are trying to be informed-- information can be good-- just don't overload on it. Too much info can work against one sometimes.
I never had the luxury of an epidural with either of my deliveries. I've heard that is THE way to go if one has a low tolerance of pain.(I've been told by doctors that I have a high tolerance of pain.... ) I was cut and had stitches for both deliveries, had a very hard/difficult labor with the first, not so much with the second. (I won't go into detail, unless you want to know, then I'll share in a PM) Towards the end of it-- I was in very much pain and contrary to what some will say-- I will NEVER ever forget what that felt like! I don't understand when someone says they forgot how it felt...... (the urges to push and the pain-- I have endometriosis, my periods have always been painful but that pain was not anywhere near the degree of pain I felt in labor... not even close!)
and... it is a feeling like no other, the urge to push- the action that your body is doing without you even in control-- it's kind of freaky!!... in an interesting, exciting way!

Just, please be careful -- some women can become depressed after delivery if their experience was different than what they invisioned or hoped....... birthing is an individual experience and there is not ONE right way..... just because it's a natural thing and all mammals go through similar doesn't mean we don't need reassurance and compassion-- I believe that humans are seperate in that we don't have an instinct for it..... maybe because we as humans are developed intellectually more than other mammals. It's OK to be scared, nervous, excited, sad, happy and any other emotion that might come up.

All the best to you Rainbowz

mandy