finally got off mag! doc wants me to stay in l&d till this afternoon make sure contractions stay…

finally got off mag! doc wants me to stay in l&d till this afternoon make sure contractions stay away now that I'm off drugs. I'm 3 cm dilated and they haven't checked me again since contractions stopped when iv started. this is my second, my son will be 8 next month. I want to know how many of you mommies stayed 3cm and for how long? I know it differs especially if your ftm. been in l&d since Monday not fun at all.