First Internal today

2linesin09

I know a few people have asked about this recently so I thought I'd post my experience from earlier today...

I am 31w2D and have been experiencing some pelvic pressure.  This is my first pregnancy so I mentioned it to the dr. just in case.  She seemed to feel that I was measuring about 4 weeks behind. In addition to giving me a script for a growth ultrasound, she wanted to do an internal.  Well, that was a nice surprise...but not terrible.  Basically it was similar to a pap smear experience - this could be b/c she did insert a speculum and took a swab of something before the internal.  She said this was b/c in the event she did not like the "feel" of my cervix that she would send the swab to the lab and they can tell 99% if preterm labor was imminet.  she had to do the swab before teh internal b/c the gel would otherwise mess up teh swab results.  Anyway, she insetered 2 fingers and felt around.  That was really it.  No more uncomfortable than any other time at the office.... Just thought I'd share.....

AliciaSpring

sounds like a fetal fibronectin. Mine are always weird b/c my dr talks the whole time. I almost want to laugh. May I mention my paps are always uncomfortable and give me cramps too so I am not surprised.

alexisz523

I have been having FFN tests done since 24 weeks due to IC and every one has been negative. After 12 long weeks of bed rest and trying to keep this little guy in, I am officially off bed rest tomorrow

AliciaSpring

I had FFN tests at 24 and 30 weeks myself all negative too.