Bea, I had a forcep delivery and I can honestly say that things never went "back to normal" from my point of view and I had to go back to the Ob at 3 months post baby to have proud tissue dealt with. I had the shocking ache/pulling feeling everytime I stood or sat and only had relief lying down for at least 6 months. My hubby also said it was pretty much the same as before from his point of view.

The good news is, after having No 2 vaginally my sex life with hubby was the best it has ever been and while there are days where it feels no where near "normal" compared to pre children, with better sex it is worth it!