I tore. I had an epidural and it only helped with contractions. I felt everything. The pain is horrible for awhile, but it is all worth it in the end. You will be sore for awhile, however.
I got 3 stitches so I tore a little. Couldn't have been very much I guess. I did not have an epidural and I definitely felt the baby coming out but it wasn't that bad. It was over quickly.
I tore when I gave birth to my son on the 1st I had an epidural so I didn't feel it. it wasn't till after. the pain is more uncomfortable than anything. they gave me pain killers to take home but I stopped taking them because they were making me fall asleep breastfeeding. if you do just take it easy when you go home I tried to be active right away and that's when it really started to hurt. good luck