checking cervix

I thought since midwives can check to see if you're dilated or not that maybe I could DIY and see if anything was happening yet. When TTC I used to check if it was high/low or open/closed so I figured I at least know what I'm kinda looking for. But.... it's not there!!! My cervix seems to have disappeared. Anyone else tried self-checking and know what's going on?

I guess I have to leave it to the professionals, but weird that it's obviously so high I can't reach it

Thats not entirely true Tastic - I had a stretch & sweep 2 days before going into labour - My MW stretched me to 3cms and told me if I or DH felt curious we could feel babys head Not that I did (well bit hard to actually reach ) and DH was a little repulsed by the very thought lol!
I say go for it - granted you have clean hands of course

ETA - sorry didn't read your OP properly - I'm not sure what the cervix is supposed to feel like I'm afraid, like I said I never ventured down there. You could try googling? Either way, you're not too far off meeting your wee one - best of luck

Edited by Mamma2N

chelle i think the angle would be all wrong for you to self check... best leave it alone though IMO

Thanks girls, I googled it and it can be hard to reach so maybe I'll just leave it alone for now. Seems it's ok to go hunting if ya want though

A few days before delivery my Cervix was really really far back and high and only the day of delivery did it start coming forward but I was induced so not sure when it naturally starts coming forward.