If your trying to not feel any of this, get it very SOON! I waited till 8cm (I wanted to go without it, but caved it) and could barley stay still enough and calm through the contractions to get the epidural. Good luck!!!!!!
I wanted to go without it until I felt actual contractions😂 I basically asked for it immediately after they checked me and decided to keep me. Best decision ever🙌🏼