Baby fever

I want to have a baby so bad😫 both me and SO are at the point where we arent trying but not not trying either. Birth scares me so much but i feel like it will totally be worth it. Dont think I would be able to get an epidural though. I am in my 20s and have to be held down for shots still. Ladies who didnt have an epidural tell me your experiences! Best way to deal with the pain for future refrence?