You can do this!
I have the same trepidation as you about afterwards. How bad will it be? Will I be able to stand it?
I mean, my second child was 9lbs and my epidural stopped working and I was able to do that, but I also wasn't able to finish getting a tattoo because I got lightheaded and threw up! I don't know if I can trust what I thought my pain tolerance is anymore. I just don't want to be a sobbing, snotty mess afterwards. But, if I am, I am and hope they keep the good pain meds coming my way.
I don't have to be at the hospital until 1.30p est, but I'll definitely be keeping you in my thoughts!