I also had excructiating SPD pain through pregnancy, and that was painful.
Oh, I had SPD this time round aswell... MUCH more painful than giving birth!!! The SPD is what may stop me having any more children... definately not the labour & birth!

I can honestly say that "feeling" my babies being born (the last moments as they enter the world IYKWIM) was AMAZING. The best feeling knowing that your child has just been born from your body, feeling your child that has been growing inside you for 9 months leave to now come into your arms... its hard to explain & I may sound strange but it was one of "those" moments of my life.

Hmmmm, I dont think that came across as I wanted.....