I am 24 and pregnant with my first (14 weeks tomorrow). I am BEYOND EXCITED, but I am terrified for the delivery. I used to have terrible menstrual cramps before going on the birth control pill. They were so bad that I would throw up and need to stay home from school for the first 2-3 days. My question is, for those who had menstrual cramps, is the pain comparable? Please comment your experiences! I need to ease my mind a little. I also plan to get an epidural even though I'm a huge baby and scared of needles.