100% effaced!!! How much longer til LO arrives???

cyliatroche

So last week Thursday, I found out I was 100% effaced and 1.5cm dialated, today I went in and I'm 2.5cm dialated. My Dr originally thought I wouldn't make it til today but I'm still more pregnant than ever...I'm a FTM. Anyone have any experiences with effacement, how much longer until LO arrives??? I can't wait to see her! I had a u/s today and she looks so chunky, they are estimating approx 7.5lbs +/-. Anxious!

mariekl04

As of last friday I am 4 cm dilated and 100% effaced and still as pregnant as can be lol My doctor told me to go to L&D as soon as I get timeable contractions. 

fish000

Wow. Sounds like at least when it does start, your labour might be quicker than most FTMs. I am saying that from no experience, but if you're already 100% you've already done that job at least! My doc hasn't checked mine yet, so I have no idea how far along I am. Makes me think it has not a great deal of weighting on how soon LO will be born. Nature decides!

Shmogan09

I was 100% effaced, 1.5cm dilated and she could feel his head last Wednesday.  Here is my take on progression...  

Instead of looking at it as an indication for when you will go into labor, because that can be so disappointing, look at it as all that work your body does not have to do once you are in labor.  Being that far along will probably cut a few hours off and that is soooo exciting in itself!! 

Don't torture yourself with "when will I go" because there is seriously no way to tell.  I have friends whose labor started completely closed and not effaced at all and friends who stayed at 3cm 100% effaced for weeks.  Just be excited for the progression you have made for the big day. 

pinksweetpea2

Dilation and effacement mean nothing until you are in labor.   Dilation and effacement mean nothing until you are in labor.

Make it your mantra.  The average FTM goes a week over and change.  It is better to not expect to go early and be pleasantly surprised if you do. 

cyliatroche

Thanks ladies, I was excited this weekend to go possibly this weekend and now it's starting to wear off. I can't wait for it to happen already, though. Starting to feel really uncomfortable. 

soralette

pinksweetpea2:

Dilation and effacement mean nothing until you are in labor.   Dilation and effacement mean nothing until you are in labor.

Make it your mantra.  The average FTM goes a week over and change.  It is better to not expect to go early and be pleasantly surprised if you do. 

Yup, everything here!

k3montel

I really like this perspective. I am 1.5 cm dilated and 80% effaced and have been for 2 weeks. I was discouraged today after my apt, but now I'm going to look at it as less my body will have to do when I'm in labor. Thanks!

Shmogan...sorry I meant to quote you! 

SeptemberBride'08

I think doctors say "I'm shocked you made it this long" a bit too often especially for FTM and makes me wonder of they are talking out of their arses.