I got those comments too, that my first was easy and I didn't know what motherhood really was. Apparently I was in for a shock. I try not to complain too. As a way of encouraging you, my second seems fairly easy too, so don't worry about what people say. They will poison themselves with their bitterness unfortunately, but don't you buy into it! Of course it's not all smiles and pancakes, but I think it's really positive to focus on the good stuff.

As for easy. Well. Perhaps it will be easier than some. I'd say that will have less to do with your last birth though, and more to do with your education and support. I'm not sure you can compare. I had an 11 hour labour and a 50 minute labour and neither seemed particularly easy at the time. They both had their pros can cons, but as with all things in life, you get through the best way you know how.

Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy. xo