Hi Emma
I know everyone is different and everyone's pain threshold's are different but..... its really not as bad as what you expect. well it wasnt for me.
I was 14 days over due (and very fed up! lol) i went in to be induced. They gave me 1 pessary at 4pm and then another at 10pm, From about 11pm i couldnt get comfortable in bed so was jumping in and out and walking around the room on my own (they had sent hubby home and said would call him if anything happened overnight) from 11pm-3am i was pacing the room in pain, but not bad enough to buzz the midwife. How was i to know what labour was like - it was my first time lol. Eventually when i was so tired and couldnt stand wlaking around anymore i buzzed her, she came in and assessed me - i was 4-5cm!! all on my own? My waters broke there and then so i rang hubby to come straight over. After 3 hours on gas and air i wanted to push - they told me i probably didnt as it was only 3 hours and they excpected me to go at least another 4-5 hours but i insisted. I was told to push if i wanted, as she checked i was fully dialted and withing 3 pushes she was out. I was petrified of the oushing part but honestly it wasnt that bad.
People tell you lots of horror stories but mine was a lovely experience. Yes it did hurt but nothing like i expected and i would definately do it again

xxx
Newlook and Lily 21weeks old