Hey misty

as Alan said...short labors can be difficult as they are so intense...

I was also anxious in the lead up to my second birth...but I really focused on getting it all out before I went into labor...lots of crying, and my wonderful DH gave me lots of cuddles

dont hold on to any fears you have...as this can affect your endorphin levels...let them go, embrace them

re the pain...it is such a personal experience, but be reassured that every birth does differ, and this time you may feel like you have a little more control...for the second stage sometimes it helps to 'breathe your baby out' to practise this...sit on the loo (best place to practise) and focus on releasing your pelvic floor muscles (we are all told how to hold them but not release them). Gently bring your lips together and blow an imaginary feather, and as you do so relax the pelvic floor...it takes a little practise

a great place to help alleviate that burning sensation of the head is to be in the bath...water naturally cushions the perineum and guides the baby's head.

hope this helps

xx yogababy