yeah it’s normal!! i’m at week 5 and i had 4 tears, it’s just really itchy now
I had the same problem. I found putting my maternity pads in the freezer before using them really helped and also spraying “spritz for bits” on the pads after taking out the freezer was a god send!
I'm on week 5 and mine still sting (probably not normal this far along but awaiting the 6 week check up!).