I havn't done it with either of my babies and probably wont this time either - I just cant be bothered lol! DD was 7lb12oz and DS was 9lb and I didnt tear with either of them. I also had an induction, epidural and 12 hr labour with DD and an induction, drug free 2 hr labour with DS. I think if you are going to tear or not it will happen either way. NOT LONG NOW NAE!!!!