Should I get my membranes stripped?

[kailaalaa]

I know it's no gaurentee of labor, it never sent me into labor with my first child. But I'm 39 weeks and this pain is too much, so I don't see the harm in  trying, if it works it works and if it doesn't then at least I tried something. The only reason I'm hesitant is because my dr has been on vacation the past couple of weeks, tomorrow I'm seeing another dr in the office because while my regular one is home she's doing surgeries all Friday and isn't back to the office officially until Monday. We didn't talk about it before she left because I thought I could hold out for her, so I have no idea if she's available this weekend or not if the strip sends me into labor. At this point though I'm so desperate I feel like I'd be willing to risk having an on call dr if I go into labor, even though I know once I'm in labor I'll be upset I don't have her. The indecision is killing me :(

[victoriamichelle1010]

Maybe today try to find/ do something to relax you and ease your pain. Instead of focusing on it all. Stress will make it worse. So take a warm bath, go for a walk, swim? Anything to help you relax. You could even try and get a massage/pedicure etc.. maybe if you can ease your pain a little it will help you wait it out for your doctor. I know it's hard, I'm 38 weeks. But your baby will be here soon and the less stress you have the easier everything will go!