Last night

was my first internal!!!

i was actually completely surprised!! i didnt think my internals started until next week!!!

well lets just say i was not prepared! first of all my mom came with me to the apt, and i told her she could come in so she could hear the heartbeat!
second of all i woke up late that morning and did not have time to shave in the shower! i hate going to the dr without being properly groomed, but i just did not have and extra hour to devote to shaving my legs and my hoohaa! (cuz thats really how long it takes me to do that) didnt think it was a problem because i didnt realize i was getting an internal.

but all in all it was quick and not as bad as i expected! it didnt hurt, like stories ive heard.

i am 36 weeks and dr. said he felt the head, but nothing is going on!

i know i still have time, but im kinda hoping to hear that something is going on at my next visit!

it does kinda make you think tho, if the dr can feel the baby's head just by poking around a little, how is it still safe to lol!!

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so glad to hear it didn't hurt! i hate hearing how painful it is all the time!

and in other news, i can't believe your due date is coming up so quickly!

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I had my first internal this week as well and it was quick and painless!

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oo glad to hear it didn't hurt.. and yes, proper grooming is a must I went out and got a wax before my last appt... only for them to use a doppler

but idk about DTD if the baby's head low.. I'm assuming its safe because they DTD late in your pregnancy will help with labor.. so doubt the baby can feel anything.

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So glad yours was pain free!!

I guess I'm in the minority - I had my first internal this past Wednesday at 36 weeks and I thought it hurt a bit, nothing horrible, but not totally painless. Needless to say, I'm definitely getting the epidural!!

I was surprised that my Dr could feel the head! I am not dilated at all, but starting to efface, whatever that actually means. Fingers crossed this decides to make an appearance around 38-39 weeks!!

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glad the appt went well

i had to go to the dr last week bc of cramping i was having and they had to do a check of my cervix internally. I was sooo embarrassed bc i wasn't properly groomed I am sure they have seen it all though!

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glad to hear your internal wasnt painful for you :) and your lo is doing well.

i had my first internal very unexpected at 29 weeks ...i was contracting and sent to hospital ...needless to sy i wasnt groomed at all thought i had plenty of time and didnt think anyone was gona be looking at my whooo haa anytime soon...well everyone and there mother had a look see while i was there as embarassed as you may have been i am sure they see it all .

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I'm so glad to hear that it didn't hurt. I too have heard horror stories. I still have a while to go, but at least I have some hope that it won't be too painful. Glad everything went well.

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glad to hear it didnt hurt. sometimes these websites arent good because some people can be pretty dramatic and it scares others. im not saying that people lie about stuff but they can def instill fear amongst other members and taht stinks.

i remember everyone freaking out about the glucose test and the drink and i didnt think it was bad in the least