I'm being totally pathetic,but I'm really dreading having a smear test,despite having had several and a baby! I'm not frightened of what they might find,just the mechanics of the actual test - is anyone else as bad as me ? When my son was born I had the works- episiotomy,ventouse and forceps,so I shouldn't fear a teeny speculum ! My doctor is really nice and understanding (I've had v unsympathetic ones in the past- maybe that's a reason why I'm scared). I've written suitable dates to go in my diary,but wimped out,telling myself I need more time to psych myself up.