Yess that's what my doctor said she says when they're 5 minutes apart cause if I'm not dilated enough they'll send me back and it's worse so I'm trying my best rn, they aren't that close but they do take my breath away lol pretty painful

Only go in if they’re less than 5 minutes apart

@mommy_tojay, if so I’d go to L&D as soon as possible

@nicolealison I don't think I'll make it to my next appointment I feel like I'm getting contractions already it might be time...

@mommy_tojay, I would think you have some time but if you WANT the baby to come I’d recommend getting your membrane swept at your next appointment (I did at 39 weeks had her next day) if your doctor will do it.

Do you know if you lost your plug? (I didn’t know I lost mine I went in at 38 weeks and they told me it was gone 🤷🏻‍♀️) id ask at your next appointment if you’re dilated at all, if you’re thinned out and what the baby’s station is :P (these are questions you only learn once you had the baby, go figure haha)

@nicolealison last time she checked she didn't mention anything about being dilated she said it was still closed or something like that but every since yesterday I've been feeling them, maybe it's a false alarm but I'm starting to doubt they might be contractions now

@mommy_tojay, Don't be scared! With your 1st most women aren't likely to have fast deliveries. Labor is typically hours and pretty intense (unless you get an epi, I love those 🤣) like nicolealison said it could be braxton's, near the end they dont compare to real contractions BUT they are uncomfortable no doubt!

@mommy_tojay, do they go away if you move? They may be Braxton Hicks which is really common just your body practicing

Have you had your cervix checked at your last appointment? Did they tell you how thinned out your cervix was or if you were dilated?

At 38 weeks with my first I was 100% thinned and 2 cm already and she came at 39 weeks after a membrane sweep

@nicolealison they aren't as bad, my doctor does see me every week, expect now my appointment is until Thursday ... and I think this baby is almost coming! They do make me stop from what I'm doing I can tell you that!!! Just wish me luck lol

You should be seeing tour doctor once a week now I’d ask at next appointment. As far as what contractions feel like... they feel like your insides are ripping apart haha you’ll be walking and be stopped in your tracks or be brought to your knees (at least when your in labor) early labor contractions aren’t as bad but still take your breath away :P

@hollyn216 I think I am having contractions but not hard enough yet to get to the hospital, do these help to have my baby faster To? A normal fast delivery? In so scared honestly

With 1st baby my water broke at 38 weeks anything can happen!! Definitely worth someone checking! If you want to help induce/speed up dilation have sex and make sure he leaves his sperm! Totally worked for us 🤷🏽‍♀️

@ceceandgianny216 I'm actually 39 tomorrow!!! 😂😂😂

@ceceandgianny216 you think it can be bad?