OUCH!!

So, I guess you could say I had my first "painful" experience at the doctor yesterday! I went in for an ultrasound to make sure everything was A-OK with the fluid levels and everything, and everything was perfect! My doctor's appointment followed the ultrasound, and boy was I in for a treat! I hadn't made any progress for the 3rd week, I was still 1/2 cm and 80% effaced. So, he asked me if I wanted him to try and make the opening a little bigger... YES of course!! So, then he precedes to "do what he does" and POP, I felt like I was going to jump off the table! WHEWEE! Then he says... "Well, now you are 1 1/2 cm dilated!" Yeah.. I better be!! So, I guess it's true what they say about getting your membranes stripped.... OUCH! But, I'm sure it's nothing compared to what I'm going to be encountering very soon. So, all last night while I was teaching, I though I was going to have to go to the hospital. I had some tightening and contractions.. and was getting a bit worried! But, As soon as I got home, things started to mellow out. I slept great and feel great today! So.. we'll see.... Maybe she will be here a little sooner than we thought!