Recently went to my 38 WK appointment. 1CM dilated, not quite effaced....and boy was that an uncomfortable check up!!!! I think she may have made me 2CM dilated, by the time we were done. Not sure what I was expecting, but it felt horrible!! I left in fear of what would soon be coming out that same spot!!!
Re: Unpleasant check up
I must be lucky and my Doctor has "sweet fingers" because I'm not uncomfortable at all when he does them and I barely remember that he put his fingers in my vag.
Sorry they are so uncomfortable for you guys. Does your doc at least lube up their fingers?