Oh believe me, I do want to know the truth and be prepared. I know it will be painful...but I have heard some stories lately that make me feel woozy. Such as a lady told me her baby's arm was up against his head when he came out and the cord was wrapped around his head and arm, so the had to cut her down there *a lot* and she said it was so painful being stitched back up. (I can't seem to get that one out of my head...). Then another girl told me she was in horrible labor for 28 hours, but the baby wouldn't turn so they ended up doing a c-section, but then the docs made a mistake and nipped an artery (at least I think that's what she said happened, I was about glazed over at that point) and she was in the hospital for 10 days I think. Hearing these just make me feel ill. As much as I'd love a short, easy labor, I know not to bank on it Although I can still hope!