It’s agonising, not going to lie. The contractions are relentless, sometimes lasting days, depending on how long you are in labour for. It’s weird cos for a few moments you are literally feeling the worst amount of pain ever and then it stops and gives you a small reprieve before starting all over again! This can last hours. Your pelvis is literally moving in order to accommodate a baby’s head and body. Once the pushing starts it’s a bit of a relief as it’s a very different feeling. The need to push is indescribable but it’s such hard work trying to push the baby out over the cervix. It’s exhausting but worth it all in the end. Everybody poops, you can’t help it. You are pushing so damn hard that if anything can come out it will! As for the stupid comment about it not being as bad as being kicked in the balls then I’m afraid it most certainly is. Try having the pain of being kicked in the balls continuously every few minutes for hours and hours, even days!! The reason why we do it again is cos we have no choice. In that moment, when you hold that little bundle of joy in your arms, it makes it all worthwhile. You never forget the pain but it is overshadowed by the joy you feel in your heart when you realise the reality of creating that perfect little baby in your arms. Hope I didn’t put you off!! 😬