I def think the 2nd was easier in the sense that i realised if i could get through DD1's labour alone i could do anything.

I realised i knew my body better than i thought and i was just going to go with the flow and do what i thought was right.
Both my girls were fast labors so it was more about preparing myself mentally.

DD2's contractions didn't seem as bad and didn't progress as far as DD1's, maybe that was because i was more aware this time.