I’m in awe of every woman who opts to have a baby. AMEN
I think of that often. When our first was born I was in the delivery room and was surprised by how much was going on and how many people were involved, looked at my wife and thought, I cannot believe a woman would do this, it was so scary. I gained more respect for women and my wifes courage at that moment than any other time in my life.
PS the angel was just fine.
It hurts like hell too, especially the tissue tears where you can’t poop normally for months.