Congratulations on being able to hold your little one so soon!!
I was terrified of getting the epidural needle as I am also very very scared of needles (especially the idea of it in the spine) but I didn't feel a thing! I was very very very surprised! I was induced but didn't have my waters broken so can't give you any insight into that, but my one tip is that if you can move around ask to sit in the shower. My DH couldn't get me out of there Worked for me almost as effectively as the epidural.
GL and congratulations again!!