Hi guys - I'm only 6 weeks but work in the health care industry. For a couple of years i have commented that i wouldn't be comfortable with an epidural psychologically as i had a botched up lumbar puncture and it was the most traumatic experience of my life thus far. Even though i know an epidural is different the thought of having a needle in my back almost makes me break into a sweat! Well....i always get that knowing look like 'you know nothing..wait until your in labor and you'll change your mind'. I agree that who knows what will happen at the time i've never been in labor but right now, no pain feeling normal - CAN'T DO IT!!! I wish people would just say 'fair enough'. Why does everyone else know best!!!!!!!