This is my first pregnancy too and no the kicks dont hurt and I dunno about the other..I will find out soon though. Im 33 weeks...So..

I already have one 15 months and another due feb 2>>(i'm 27 weeks)

the one thing I found a little painful(will be later on in pregnancy) is when there legs are digging in your ribs but kicks are cute and somedays you will think they are doing kickboxing or something in there.

Labor pains I didnt find that bad, they do hurt but its how you manage the pain, I had no pain meds and I have a medium/high threshold for pain if you feel you cant take it there is so many options available.

Rate labor pains from 10 being worst and 1 being nothing id say they start off as a 4-5 and work there way up to a 8-9 near the end though.

I only had 4 hrs of labor for first time mom and I think if it would have lasted anything over 15 I would have got myself something, it your choice you really should get book what to expect when expecting its just awesome and has details.

Jess

Feeling the baby kick is wonderful & pain-free. But I do agree that towards the end when they want to stick their little feet where they shouldn't go ( up in mom's ribs), it does get somewhat uncomfortable.

As for labor my advise is: do not be induced. The medication make the contractions stronger - & more painful. Just let that baby come when he/she is ready. I also wouldn't recommend going to the hospital any earlier than you have to. All they want to do is stick you in bed with all kinds of monitors (unless you are seeing a midwife - their beliefs are different). Stay home, in your nice homey atmosphere where you can walk around & do what you want, for as long as you feel. I have had 3 children & I want one more:)
hollie