I was induced at 38 weeks. :) I was suppose to get my membranes swept, but never made it that far. a lot of doctors do it and sometimes it works and sometimes moms have to get it done a couple times. induction isn't too bad, the contractions are just a tad bit more extreme than they'd be if you went on your own. its mainly just uncomfortable.

full term is actually 38 weeks...not necessarily 40. so your fine. nothing wrong with getting that extra hand to help move things along..