Worried I am not processing like I should be

edited December 2011 in Labor
I am new here and this is my first baby. I am 37 weeks 6 days. Back in October I started to have braxton hick contractions and they lasted about 30 to 40 seeconds and my first ones were an hour apart. Then the next day I had three and they also were 30 to 40 seconds long and were an hour apart. But then I didn't have anymore till beginning of November and this time it was really strong and I had breathe through it and hold my hubby's hand it hurt so bad. First two that time were 11 minutes apart and last 3 1/2 to 4 minutes. And the last two were an hour apart again and really painfully that I thought I was for sure going into labor. But since then I have had contractions here and then every other week. They are painfully and lasting 3 1/2 to 4 mintues but back to an hour apart and I only have a few contractions and then they are done the rest of that day. My OB said that I have not diatated yet but at my last appointment she said that my cervix is lowering. Am I on the right track or is my baby going to be overdued. And what can I do to process things?

Comments

  • Try not to stress, some woman dont start to dilate until.active labor.
    Sounds to me like your body is doing fine, but im not a dr.
    Things you can do are,
    Lllooooonnnnggg walks
    Squats
    Bouncing on a yoga ball
    Sex
    Walking up and down stairs

    I hope this helps
  • ^^agreed! No one stays pregnant forever :)
  • I agree it will all work out in the end and your beautiful baby will be here I wasn't really dialated until I went into active labor thats usually the case but I was walking and bouncing on my b ball and taking dance class bc I have been dancer my whole life I had sex. And one day my water just broke and I too thought I was going to be late but she was 6 days early :)
  • Well I went to my OB appointment today and I have made more progress then by last week"s appointment. I am at 75% effacement now! I am so excited! I am that much closer to my little baby girl being here! I am heading in the right direction!
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