JoMarie,
I have had a sweep and stretch (sounds like an exercise routine hey?!) with four of my babies. My first it did nothing. MY second I went into labour the next day. MY third it did nothing and my fourth I went into labour the next day.

It does a couple of things - on of them -the stimulation of the cervix is thought to produce prostaglandins that aid in giving things a wriggle on. There is the risk of PROM which of cause you don't want - the risk should be minimal though. It can be an effective way of starting things along. It's a really good sign that you have lost your mucous plug. It's really up to you what you do. I understand wanting a hands off approach - I only did it as I have a history of long gestations. MY first child was born at 42 weeks so that's why I had it done. I had it done with my second as I didn't want to be late as an induction meant I couldn't go to the birth centre where I had chosen to birth.
Good luck with whatever you decide...