Does it mean anything to be 1cm dilated at 36 weeks?

[HappilyaMrs]

Hey there ladies,

So I had my 36 week appointment yesterday and the doctor did my first cervical check and she said I am 1cm dilated but my cervix is still thick and she hasn't dropped but she is head down. I have been progressively been loosing my mucous plug since 34 weeks but I'm wondering if I will still go all the way to 40 weeks or over? I am also extremely uncomfortable walking around and baby feels like she is sittin on my hip bones. Anyone have similar symptoms or past experience?

 

[Missy86]

I was 2cm for weeks before I had Rhys, I went 8days over

 

[DragonTamer]

When I was 35-36 weeks with my 6yo I was 1cm dilated and 30% effaced. Unfortunately I don't know how long I would have stayed 1cm because I was induced at 36 weeks due to IUGR. I'm 32 weeks now and curious of any changes but probably won't be checked until my dr does the group B strep swab or if I start showing contractions on my non stress test...

 

[LeighAnne]

I was 3 cm dillated with my daughter at 28 weeks and ended up having to be induced at 41 weeks.

One thing for sure is that it is progression. A favorable cervix in the end is a good thing. As to when you will go into labor, better to not get hopes up as it can make for a long last few weeks if you are constantly thinking you are going into labor.

Good luck hun!

 

[HappilyaMrs]

Thanks ladies, seems like it's different for everyone. My friend is 39 weeks and no sign of labor so I guess only time will tell. It sucks because I would love to get up and be active and try and get things done but I feel so sore like I just ran 10 miles or something. I guess it will be like this till she arrives huh?

 

[wifenmom]

by 36 weeks I was 3cm with both my other children, so I'm interested in this too