Hey ... just happened across this post Tiffie, although I know it's a month old. It seems you survived your 35 week pelvic exam.
Now ... imagine this. Because of the constant contractions since early in my pregnancy ... I have had a total of 1 appt that didn't involve a pelvic and I'm 35 weeks! That is just not fair! :(
Yup, it's not too bad, And some dr's will do them weekly after 35 weeks, others will do it every other week or when they feel necessary.
I agree with Fresh...its like your regular appointment. Short and Sweet.
The doctor just puts on a rubber glove, some lubricant, and sticks his/her hand up your vagina and feels around your cervix to see if you are dilated or effaced yet. It doesn't really hurt but you do feel a lot of pressure and maybe some slight pain or discomfort.