CM tests - what can you feel?

Tami
Possibly TMI here... But I've recently started doing CM tests, as per Glow's instructions. I've never really put my fingers up there much before. And I rarely wear tampons. So I'm really not sure what "normal" feels like. 
I have had a baby, so am not sure if everything is just looser now. But I kind of find it's like I can't figure which direction my finger should go. There's just sort of flesh everywhere! When I do the visual check, my cervix is clearly visible. Which surprises me, as the midwife needed to call in another midwife with extra long fingers when doing a sweep when I was in labour with my daughter! 
Anyone have any insight??