Great work Meow.
I didn't even realise you could forgo stiches for tears, so there you go. Is it more comfortable without? LAst time I had an epi that tore further - dunno what degree, I guess 2nd - and that was not nice. I'd like to skip that this time.
I punched the air for you at 10lb I dunno if I'm going to make it... we'll see