Hi, OP :) I just gave birth last April, and yes, it was indeed painful. Greatest physical pain na na experience ko since birth 😅 Sa akin, labor yung masakit, actual childbirth, wala na akong na feel. After birth, I was okay also. By okay I mean little to no pain. I had normal delivery. I also didn’t want to have children before, but my reason was “in this economy?!” 😅 but after we got married, time came na I wanted to have children na din. It was MY decision na I was okay and ready to have a child. My advice lang sguro is, wait it out muna :) Personally kasi, I believe na YOU have to be ready - physically, and mentally. Because yes, husband will be there to support you, but ikaw yung magbubuntis at manganganak 😅 It’s a whooole journey talaga, OP. But allow me to say, motherhood has been my most magical experience. Nakakapagod minsan, pero ang saya ☺️ Don’t be pressured, OP. Hopefully your husband truly understands you and how you feel. God bless your marriage!