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WorkinMom324
LIF Infant
Member since 7/10 171 total posts
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Christine
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At what week do they start doing internals?
I am just dreading it.......uugghhhhhhhh But I can't remember when they start. Anyone know?
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Posted 5/8/12 1:08 PM  |
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IAMMRSBROWN
3 under 2!!!
Member since 10/10 2476 total posts
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Carey
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Re: At what week do they start doing internals?
I dont know the answer but Im curious why youre dreading it? Is it different from the internal sonograms Ive had in the past?
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| Posted 5/8/12 1:17 PM |
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Lina
My angel is finally here
Member since 5/10 2559 total posts
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Lindsay
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Re: At what week do they start doing internals?
I think mine started at 36 or 37 weeks. I dont think they are that bad, they only last a minute or so.
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| Posted 5/8/12 1:17 PM |
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beanie571
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Re: At what week do they start doing internals?
Posted by IAMMRSBROWN
I dont know the answer but Im curious why youre dreading it? Is it different from the internal sonograms Ive had in the past?
An internal is when the doctor checks your cervix with their finger to see if you are dilated and/or effaced. For me, it was super uncomfortable (painful!) and I am dreading it too!!
If I remember correctly, my OB started them at 36 weeks.
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| Posted 5/8/12 1:21 PM |
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WorkinMom324
LIF Infant
Member since 7/10 171 total posts
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Christine
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Re: At what week do they start doing internals?
ok thanks! yes, they are painful and then I get constantly worried that they punctured something and I will go into labor instantly lol but that's just me! lol
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| Posted 5/8/12 2:22 PM |
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KimberlyScott
Graceyn=My World <3
Member since 10/08 4173 total posts
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Kimberly
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Re: At what week do they start doing internals?
I had my 1st at 37 weeks. Mine was not painful at all.
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| Posted 5/8/12 2:29 PM |
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MrsT809
LIF Adult
Member since 9/09 12167 total posts
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Re: At what week do they start doing internals?
My dr. didn't start them until my due date. I was always curious before that but I wasn't' complaining. I went two weeks late and only had two internals.
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| Posted 5/8/12 3:28 PM |
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IAMMRSBROWN
3 under 2!!!
Member since 10/10 2476 total posts
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Carey
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Re: At what week do they start doing internals?
Posted by beanie571
Posted by IAMMRSBROWN
I dont know the answer but Im curious why youre dreading it? Is it different from the internal sonograms Ive had in the past?
An internal is when the doctor checks your cervix with their finger to see if you are dilated and/or effaced. For me, it was super uncomfortable (painful!) and I am dreading it too!!
If I remember correctly, my OB started them at 36 weeks.
Thank you!
Yikes. I wish I hadnt asked. haha
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| Posted 5/8/12 3:33 PM |
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MRShappy
LIF Infant
Member since 7/08 219 total posts
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Kerri
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Re: At what week do they start doing internals?
36 weeks for me.. Then each week until delivery  I get my 38 week on Thursday YIPPIE SKIPPY!!!
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| Posted 5/8/12 3:56 PM |
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LoveyQ
Stalkers, get a life.
Member since 11/07 12820 total posts
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Re: At what week do they start doing internals?
Mine started at 36 weeks and they haven't been painful at all. Only one of them was a bit uncomfortable, but otherwise ok.
I did have two internals before then also when I had to go to L&D and those didn't hurt either.
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| Posted 5/8/12 7:48 PM |
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TheDivineMrsM
2 girls 4 me!
Member since 8/08 7878 total posts
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Mama mama mama....
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Re: At what week do they start doing internals?
36 weeks I think?
I thought internals were pretty terrible... and then I had all back labor with DD. I'd take a year's worth of internals over that!
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| Posted 5/8/12 7:55 PM |
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springsandra
Baby girl has a baby brother!
Member since 11/09 7155 total posts
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Sandra
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Re: At what week do they start doing internals?
36 but they were completely optional at my OB's office since they're mostly meaningless and don't tell you much of anything.
Mine didn't hurt at all. Usually they put a finger or two in and feel the thickness and the station of the baby by gently pressing against the baby's head and seeing the bounce-back. I did bleed after my first internal, though, which was scary. I didn't after the next two though.
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| Posted 5/8/12 9:00 PM |
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