Stitches

Eve I got loads of stitches with number one , ( took nearly an hour to sew me up) was in a lot of pain for weeks.
Tore again with with number two, more stitches, and was in absolutely NO pain whatsoever in the following days/weeks. So even if you do need them again, not all stitched wounds are painful. I don't know the reason for such a big difference in the pain.

Eve, I don't know how many stitches I had first time round after a forceps delivery, but, second time I did tear but opted not to have stitches. This was because the midwife gave me the option, if you have stitches the tear will heal quicker, but, if you don't have stitches the tear will take longer to heal but it will heal better. Based on my experience what she told me was correct.

After the birth of dd, I had to have physio because I was so bruised it took best part of two weeks for me to be able to walk properly. After ds, I was walking more on the same day than I was after two weeks with dd.

Try massaging your perinium with a base oil for a few weeks prior to birth.
Also think about birth positions to help get the baby in the optimum position for birth. Remaining upright,or squatting on all fours should help. Using a birthing pool helps as the water supports the perinum and reduces the chances of tearing.
Good Luck
If all this fails and you do require stitches think about hiring a 'valley cushion' from the NCT. It is specially designed to help you sit comfortably and so aid healing.