Hi Letsypuss! Firstly welcome to BB.
Why dont you come and join us in Feb 15th to 28th thread. You will find it in the belly buddies part. I have had 2 babies so far preg with my third (due 2 days before you) and im happy to announce i have had 2 wonderful births. No stitches/tearing etc. So it can happen. Its not all horror and gory.
Hope to see you in the belly buddies thread!
Jenni