It is definately doable!!!!!! I had an epidural with No#1 and hated the way it restricted me. I had an induced labour with no #2 and no epidural!

You just need to listen to your body and figure out what is the best way for you to manage the pain, ie: found something to focus on, walk around, have a bath. But if you need the drugs, then take them, no one will think any less of you because of it!