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My first came at 36 weeks. My second came at 35 weeks. And I am now 38 weeks. On the 5th, 7th, and 11th I was 2 cm dilated. They also said 25% effaced. I have had two appointments since then and I haven't been checked so I'm wondering if there is any change. My contractions sometimes come pretty strong but there is no consistency. I hope I'm not having back labor and not realizing that I'm in labor. I haven't had any bloody show yet. But after all that I have tried, I guess I'll just "patiently" wait it out. If nothing happens by next Friday, my doctor said I would be induced that following Monday or Tuesday. I was so sure that this baby would be born in less than 35 weeks this time, at least that's what they said was likely. Here I am at 38 weeks and I feel SO overdue.

I am 41 weeks along with my 2nd child, my first one came at 38 weeks and for some reason this one doesn't wanna come out....I have been dilated to 3 since I was 35 weeks along but I have to be induced this week....I have learned the hard way that they 2nd child doesn't come "fast" much to everyone telling me that this one will be a breeze...Hang in there

Well, I've had four babies, first being three days over due, second being 2 days over due and the others exactly on their due date. But I've heard many women's experiences with their subsequent babies being either much later or earlier - there are so many contributing factors, no one will ever be able to be precise. Luck of the draw sometimes! Best wishes with this baby...

Thanks, ladies! I'm now 40 wks plus 2 days, and my dr. is going to induce when I turn 41 weeks on Monday. A little nervous, because I want to do it naturally, but this baby just wants to hang in there. I go through ups and downs - feeling super depressed and then ok with it all. Hormones, I guess.