Lifted from Bedrest - already 4cm dilated!! (36 Weeks)

MyColonyNJ · September 2010

I had an appointment today, was totally lifted from bedrest today - yipee!!!!

Still having contractions, but nothing big deal (aka not in labor)

But, I was checked and I am 4 CM!!!!! Doc said I can be 4cm for weeks, but I think NOT.

Cora came at 37 weeks, so who knows at this point.

So, even though I have been lifted from bedrest - and given NO restrictions, the doc said "keep in mind you are 4 cm" lol and does not want me going more than 20 minutes away from my house, and would prefer if I did not leave my house other than a quick trip to the (very) local store.

Wow, anyone out there been 4cm for weeks? When I water broke with Cora, I was 4 cm when I got to the hospital, so that kinda makes me nervous.

Mouseygail · September 2010

wow!! this baby wants to meet you on the outside soon!!

there was a girl on the 3rd tri board when I was there that hovered at SIX cm for a few weeks...she had to be afraid to sneeze too hard! Stick out tongue

lrrb · September 2010

I was 3cm for 3 weeks.....I gave birth at 39 weeks....

charmcitygirl · September 2010

Yikes! 4cm?! Sounds like you're going to have yourself a baby very soon!

firsttogo · September 2010

I was 3-4 from week 33 to 37 when I delivered with Lincoln! I was nervous as was my OB though because I go from about 4-10 in a VERY short time. With Gwen, I was a 4 at 11 when I got my epi, 7 at 12:30, and she was out at 1239, so I would hang close even if it is for a couple weeks!

oct11bride03 · September 2010

Whoa!! Sounds like he/she's anxious to arrive. GL! I can't wait to hear what you're having.

Cajun_gal · September 2010

I was 2cm at 35 weeks, 3cm at 36 weeks, and 5cm at the checks after that. I was induced at 40w3d, so it's definitely possible. I wasn't having contractions that I was aware of though.

Good luck! I bet you're so relieved to be off the bedrest!

LisaMarisa · September 2010

Sorry to be a downer, but I was 4cm for a while. I went into PTL at 32 weeks and was 3cm, was down to 2 when I left the hospital after a few days of mag & procardia to get the steroids. Then I gradually went back up and was 6 at 38 weeks at which point I was finally induced because the dr was worried that I wouldnt make it to the hospital if I went into labor.

I honestly didnt think it could happen and wouldnt believe it if it hadnt happened to me. I always thought 4cm was active labor but apparently you can be 6cm and still not in active labor. Hopefully you wont have to wait too long!

MyColonyNJ · September 2010

LisaMarisa:

Sorry to be a downer, but I was 4cm for a while. I went into PTL at 32 weeks and was 3cm, was down to 2 when I left the hospital after a few days of mag & procardia to get the steroids. Then I gradually went back up and was 6 at 38 weeks at which point I was finally induced because the dr was worried that I wouldnt make it to the hospital if I went into labor.

I honestly didnt think it could happen and wouldnt believe it if it hadnt happened to me. I always thought 4cm was active labor but apparently you can be 6cm and still not in active labor. Hopefully you wont have to wait too long!

Good to know - helps to hear this

LIAngel · September 2010

Me thinks someone is having a baby soon!

TheSkimmy · September 2010

WOW that is crazy!!! Good luck and keep your legs crossed :-)

mrsolsenk12 · September 2010

At my 36 week appointment I was 1-2cm and 8 hrs. later my water broke and when I was admitted I was already at 5cm so you never know.

kittylove · September 2010

My sister was 3 cm from 34 weeks to 37 weeks and then 4cm till she gave birth at 41 weeks, so it does happen. And this was after months of limmited activity/ simi-bedrest. And I think she dialited early with her second as well, but I don't know at what point that was. Hope she stays in for a little longer and that you have an easy labor.

dundasgirl · September 2010

I had my first check at 37 weeks...I was 4cm...and went up from there. I was 40w5d when I had my water broke. I wasn't in active labour and was 6-7cm dilated. I had her an hour and a half later.

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