Hey, I've read your posts before and know you're not 'granola martyrs.' LOL, good term!
I understand your wish for no drugs, there are always risks involved in any decision. We weighed ours and came down with the choice for pain meds. Unfortunately, out choice wasn't honored.
That's the whole deal. It's an individual family decision. Unless asking for opinions, as on this thread, everyone else should just butt out.
Geez, complete strangers felt compelled to put their hands on my "tummy" when I was standing in line at the grocery store!
It's a strange and wondrous time indeed.
Best wishes to you and Mrs. gobucks on the birth of a healthy son!
:) :) And it is indeed a neat time....