Is this like childbirth?

[cantdoit]

OK - I know I won't make a decision tonight but I can't do this.  I had my 1st lesson tonight and I couldn't make it thru the whole class.  I did ok until I had to switch between the snorkel and respirator.  By that time each time I switched I got a breath and mask full of water.  Don't know if it was the equipment or me but i had to stop each switch.  My leg kept cramping up too.   I ended up leaving the class before it was done.  I really couldn't face a mask off drill underwater?  It now been moe than 2 hours since I left the pool and I still get upset when I think about the night?

Is diving like childbirth?  Once you go thru the horrors is it wonderful?  -- I hope there are some women divers here!

Are real dives this intense?  My husband (he's certified) and I have a dive trip scheduled mid-March.  I really don't want to screw it up but this is supposed to be fun? Any suggestions?