is labor really that bad?

i have not thought about labor much or been concerned at all until recently. of course i know it is not easy, but i have been so excited to meet my baby that i dont think about it.

recently though, many moms have been asking me “are you scared” and when i say no they are like surprised and say im brave.

my mom never said anything bad about labor except for getting Pitocin, she told me that was the worst part for her, and obviously not every pregnancy ends up being induced. she wasn’t induced with my brothers and didnt have an epidural for them.

i just want to hear others experiences and point of view bc im 32 weeks and the time is coming soon😂