and yet another doctor's visit...

So, as some may know and others may not, going to the ob/gyn while pregnant is pretty much the same story...pee sample, blood pressure, step on the scale, wait for the doctor, doctor looks at the chart, checks the heart beat, and you're done. Sometimes I wonder why I go. Anyways, being about 2 days shy of my due date, things were a little different. I guess you could say it threw me off. All the normal stuff before the doctor happened and then while waiting for him I had to strip to be examined. I knew that he was going to see how far dilated I was, etc. so I was all prepared for some discomfort. As he checked he says quickly, "so do you want me to strip your membranes?" I hesitated not knowing this question was coming and not really knowing how they strip membranes (I only knew it was to help speed up labor). Eventually I said, "uh....I don't know". Great answer eh? He could tell I was a little confused and said he could wait another week or he could do it now if I wanted. He also said that it would be a little painful. My instinct took over after hearing the word pain and I said "I'll wait". Great job Cortney, you want this baby out and you're too wimpy to say yes. So, after setting up yet another doctor's appointment along with a non-stress test at the hospital, I went out to the car and have since regretted not getting my membranes stripped :( We'll see what the future holds. I'll keep you all updated on my boring and ever increasingly uncomfortable life.