Giving birth experience

To me, the pain at the initial start is like menses cramp then slowly intensifying. After the water bag burst, it hurts like crazy (induced). I tried to tolerate and took epidural when dilation is at 7cm. Tbh, I did not feel anything towards my baby when she is out. I was very tired, and all the side effects of epidural hits me (giddiness, cold shivers and vomiting). When she is home after discharge, that is when I felt like it is worth it as I am bringing a mini me going home w me (she looks exactly like my baby time).