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Artymuffin- Please don't be so scared of labor. It will NOT 'tear you in half' -trust me. I have a 20 month old son and I was nervous about labor, as well. Just remember, women all over the world and for thousands of years have done it...and those same women get pregnant again (most of the time) don't they? So think about it. If it was so bad, women wouldn't keep doing it, right? It's a natural part of life and a beautiful one. It was such an incredible experience for me and my husband. Yes, I had the epidural, which I highly recommend if you're scard of the pain because for me, I experienced no pain. Durning my contractions, yes- but as for the pushing, I didn't feel a thing. I was lucky that I was able to push well, not being able to feel anything but in the end I'd rather have it that way with no pain then being able to feel everything. Unfortunatley, my son was face up and it was much harder for me than a normal delivery (I pushed for 3 hours), and in the end he had to be vacuumed out. I did tear and got an epi but didn't feel any of it. My son was 8lbs 14oz. so a big boy. I never thought I'd go through any of that because I was so fit all my life and through my pregnancy...turns out my muscles were so tight 'down there' it almost worked against me cause I needed the epi- but remember my situation is unique. As for being changed for life- I do not agree with that at all and I had it all...even after all the trama I had down there..I can honestly say that I feel very normal now. I do have a little scar that I can see if I use the mirror to look (lol) but other than that, I'm very normal down there- my husband says the same. Don't let people scare you. It is true that your body won't go back to exactly what it was- some things do change but look at what you get out of it...a precious life created by you and your partner. It's so awesome! And not for anything but we're not all gonna stay 25 forever...it;s just life-everyones body changes with age anyway. ya know...so seriously, don't be scare, don't listen to the negative things people tell you. It's crazy some of the stuff people say. I'm telling you, I had not such an easy delivery, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Now I know what to expect, I know I can do it and you feel so proud of yourself once it's over and your looking at this beautiful new life in your arms that you created, that you carried for 9 months and that you entered into this world...being a mom is the best thing, no words can describe how special you will feel. Good Luck...all the best to you!!

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