I was just thinking, if you did get an internal and even if you did hear the news you would like, it might actually set you up for more disappointment. I mean, regardless of whether you are actually dilated or not, it will happen when it happens. Your dr could find you are not dilated at all and then WHAM, it just happens suddenly. Or he could find you ARE dilated, but you still hang out in pre-labour land until 41 weeks, in the meantime getting more and more upset because it "should" be happening soon. I could just foresee a whole bunch of disappointment either way. That doesn't mean you shouldn't do it, but just be prepared for all potential outcomes.

GL either way! I am sure you will make the right decision for you!