Midwife said she’ll strip my membranes next week at 38 +5

Germany

I had a appointment today and I opted out of a cervix check this time. At my appointment two weeks ago I was 1 1/2 cm dilated. Ask midwife if she would strip my membranes next week and she said yes!! Also membrane stripping would be the day after my birthday so what a amazing gift. Just want my baby here. I also asked if baby was engaged she said no so any tips on how to encourage baby to engage