I'm due this Wed (3/13). At my doc appt last week I was 3cm, 80% effaced, and had my membranes swept. My doc was shocked that I've not had a single contraction... and now it's 5 days later and still not a single contraction! What's up with that?!?
You may not realize you're having them. I get most of mine at night while I'm sleeping. They don't really hurt at this point either. Just a tight feeling in my abdomen. Braxton Hicks can progress you too, and most FTM don't realize they are having BH.
Re: alot of progress, but no contractions?!