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Doctors Visit
So I had my 37 week doctors visit today and she did an internal exam. I am 1 CM dilated and 90% effaced. Can we just say I am SCARED to death that I am going to go into labor any minute. I know this is hopefully not the case but I just was in shock when she told me about the effacement that I didnt even ask how that correlates to me going into labor. Will I go soon or in a few weeks? OMG!!!
Does anyone have any advice for the 1st time mom who is clueless??
Re: Doctors Visit
Why are you scared if you're 37 weeks?
Uh, labor can be a pretty scary thing if you're a first timer. Even at 40 weeks.
I was 39 weeks and was about 3cm for four straight days. My water broke after that. I wasn't scared, I wanted to get that shiz over with, pronto. But, I'm scared of next time. (Ouch!)
Just do what your gut and doctors tell you, you will be alright, promise.
Just try and relax and enjoy the quiet you have now.
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I want to say I was 2 cm at 37 and 38 weeks. 4 cm at 39 weeks, had Lily two days after the 4 cm report.
So you can walk around all dilated and whatnot.
Either way, progress is being made, and you're getting close! Good luck!
My silly Lily is almost 4.
I was 2cm and 50% effaced from the time I was checked at 34 weeks. I didn't have her until 39 weeks 4 days. I was never checked again until I was in labor, and I was 4-5cm about 8.5 hours into labor. She was born 4 hours later.
Try not to worry. Relax, and enjoy your last few days/weeks with your H. It really isn't that bad, and it won't seem as bad if you go into it calmly.
You'll be good. And yes, I know that's hard to hear, especially your first time. Like the others have said you can walk around somewhat dilated for a few weeks. And thankfully labor isn't like what you see on TV...where your water breaks and 2 seconds later you have a baby.
Enjoy your last few days of being pregnant. I agree with Jennifer80808, go into it as calmly as possible.
Well yeah. Im freaking out about how this kid is gonna come out of me too! I'm so uncomfortable that I really can't wait to just get it over with already...
i thought she was scared for health reasons of the baby!
I obviously don't have any advice since I'm about 4 weeks behind you, but congrats! You're almost there!!!
Thanks ladies! You have made me feel better.
I dont feel like i am scared to walk around dilated, I am just stressed over the 90% effaced. I just feel like I am so close to being 100% effaced that then the dilation will start and I will be going into labor.
I am trying to be calm but its hard. I am stressed about work as they have not found a person to fill in for me yet and I am due in 3 weeks!!! I guess I just need to relax and realize they will be fine without me.
I also had a little spotting when I just went to the BR but I think that is normal after an internal exam. Correct me if I am wrong.