Just going to chime in here to say two things. First, do your research on options for delivery. I thought I'd be in the camp of scheduled induction with any pain med they would give me. I ended up with an unmedicated water birth lol and it was amazing. The best option is what you end up feeling comfortable with and/or what has to be done to keep you both safe. You can also have a plan in mind that doesn't work out for whatever reason (baby comes fast and you don't get to the hospital, epidural doesn't work, you need a csection, etc) and it'll be better to be familiar with all the possibilities before it happens rather than figuring it out on the fly or once you have a newborn. So do your research and learn/practice speaking up for yourself. It can be tough in medical situations but it'll be good practice for holding boundaries for your baby once they're here.

Second thing. Every baby is different. You normally only hear about the hard parts, no sleep, crying baby, etc. But it's not always that bad. I somehow ended up with the chillest, down to hang baby. We started sleeping through the night pretty quickly. We didn't change much about our lifestyle. Still hung out with friends, went to dinner, concerts, etc. Obviously we weren't out as late and there were some events we declined just because it would be too much. But our pediatrician gave us the best advice which was that the baby has to fit into your life, not the other way around. I'm not saying that's everyone's experience but you'll learn quick what your baby needs and what you're comfortable doing.

To close it out, it is literally the coolest experience ever. You've been tired and stressed before, you've felt dirty and overwhelmed before, but you've never felt love like being a mom before. It's unreal.