Membrane Stripping

Have any of you had your membranes stripped as a way to encourage labour? What was your experience like? I don't know that its something I would want to have done, but I've been looking into natural ways of encouraging labour since I went to 42 weeks with my first and don't REALLY want to do that again. I'd just like some opinions, thoughts, personal experiences etc. Thanks girls!

Pregnancy Trivia

Well, my first child is now 16 mos old. I don't know when exactly #2 will come along, but we are definitely at least talking about it. I have to say though, I'm pretty nervous. Not about actually having another child, but about the pregnancy. I was MISERABLE the first time around. I was one of those lucky ones where morning sickness is an understatement, and instead I felt awful 24/7, and threw up all day long. It lasted about 6 months, at the end of which, I was already huge and uncomfortable! Anyway, the point is, it's hard to look forward to another nine months of that! Of course there were things I loved, like feeling the baby move, hearing the heartbeat, etc. But I'm really worried about feeling so awful, and yet still being able to give the time and attention I need to, to my toddler. My mom says it might be easier, because it'll keep my mind off it. I have received lots of encouragement from people who say they were the sickest with their first, or gained the most weight with the first, etc. I thought it would be fun to poll the biggest group of mommies I know, and ask those of you that have had more than one pregnancy, how they have compared. Were they pretty similar to each other, or were you a lot more/less sick with one of them? Obviously I'll venture into the pregnancy world again sooner or later, regardless, because the result is definitely worth it. But it'll sure make me feel better to hear some of you say the second pregnancy was easier, or at least not worse!!!!

I'm Bitter...

But not at anyone. I am about 10 weeks away from my 2nd child being born and all the sudden I have this strange bitter taste in my mouth after I eat anything. I just looked it up on the internet and found that it is usually something women experience in the begining of their pregnancy and that nothing can really help it...this does make me bitter, especially since it is the holidays and yummy food surrounds me (I guess it could be seen as a good thing?) Anyhow, I am wondering if anyone has ever had this happen and did something particular work for you? I am feeling desperate.