Yeah, 5cm and bulging bag would make me super nervous! I walked around at 4cm for a week before going into labor with DD1 but my water never broke on its own.
That sounds like labor is imminent, but I'm not an expert!
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Yeah, that means something. Are you have contraction? At 5 or 6 cm (I can't remember) my Dr sends you straight to the hospital. I think you'll be meeting your baby soon!
I have been at 6 cm since 28 weeks but I'm on bed rest and don't have bulging bag. Hopefully it means once our water breaks we will have quick labors did they put you on bedrest or anything?
Yeah, 1 or 2 cm is no big deal. 5 cm and bulging water? You might as well pack your bags now, and maybe wear a pad because when your water breaks you might go to 10 cm pretty quickly.
I laughed so hard at this. I'm with Kate and all other PP's here. That's a pretty big deal and I'd say it means quite a bit.
This is like the exact opposite of most posts on here...usually it's "I'm an elf fingertip dilated and headed to L&D via life flight helicopter, t&p please!"
5cm and a bulging bag! I'd be terrified to sneeze, cough, or even blink. I'd say you're pretty close. I'm also surprised you weren't admitted. GL and keep us posted.
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While we are on the subject...does effacement tell much? Like can we walk around 100% effaced or no? Sorry FTM and always forget to ask my OB exactly what it tells
Yeah, I was dilated only a fingertip with DD, but OB could feel my bulging bag of waters...she stripped my membrane and I had DD the next day....so at 5 cm and a bulging bag, I say it's almost go time.
Yeah, I was dilated only a fingertip with DD, but OB could feel my bulging bag of waters...she stripped my membrane and I had DD the next day....so at 5 cm and a bulging bag, I say it's almost go time.
I laughed so hard at this. I'm with Kate and all other PP's here. That's a pretty big deal and I'd say it means quite a bit.
This is like the exact opposite of most posts on here...usually it's "I'm an elf fingertip dilated and headed to L&D via life flight helicopter, t&p please!"
This comment is full of win.
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Dr. just sent me home and said he doesn't expect me to make it to my due date.
I was admitted at 4 cm with my son but my water broke before I was admitted so I don't know about this one. I definitely packed my hospital bag now though
Or more likely pushing out a baby in the backseat of a car.
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Internet died in the house just after I posted this. Lol
Dr. just sent me home and said he doesn't expect me to make it to my due date.
I was admitted at 4 cm with my son but my water broke before I was admitted so I don't know about this one. I definitely packed my hospital bag now though
Yeah, I was dilated only a fingertip with DD, but OB could feel my bulging bag of waters...she stripped my membrane and I had DD the next day....so at 5 cm and a bulging bag, I say it's almost go time.
Did you have any idea you were dilated that much? Were you contracting?? Does it feel any different when you walk? Please let me know when you can!
I was 2cm at 31 weeks, 3 cm at 35 wks, and now 5cm at 37 wks.
I can't sit down for longer than 5 minutes without lots of pain and pressure, but other than that I couldn't really tell. No real contractions yet, some BH on occasion.
We live in a very small town and the hospital is no more than 5 minutes away so I'm not that worried about making it there when it's time.
Yeah, I was dilated only a fingertip with DD, but OB could feel my bulging bag of waters...she stripped my membrane and I had DD the next day....so at 5 cm and a bulging bag, I say it's almost go time.
Edited to clarify that she meant my OB.
Tell me how that felt, I am curious.
She did it while she did my cervix check, so I didn't even know what she was doing it until she told me. So basically it was no more uncomfortable than a cervix check, and those never hurt me.
Did you have any idea you were dilated that much? Were you contracting?? Does it feel any different when you walk?
Please let me know when you can!
I was 2cm at 31 weeks, 3 cm at 35 wks, and now 5cm at 37 wks.
I can't sit down for longer than 5 minutes without lots of pain and pressure, but other than that I couldn't really tell. No real contractions yet, some BH on occasion.
We live in a very small town and the hospital is no more than 5 minutes away so I'm not that worried about making it there when it's time.
Could you get a donut pillow to sit on? That might help with the pain of sitting on your tender bits. Glad you're so close to your hospital, that might be why your Dr was ok sending you home.
Yeah, I was dilated only a fingertip with DD, but OB could feel my bulging bag of waters...she stripped my membrane and I had DD the next day....so at 5 cm and a bulging bag, I say it's almost go time.
Edited to clarify that she meant my OB.
Tell me how that felt, I am curious.
She did it while she did my cervix check, so I didn't even know what she was doing it until she told me. So basically it was no more uncomfortable than a cervix check, and those never hurt me.
Im jealous those don't bother you. I am dreading my next one.
Re: I know dilation doesn't mean much but...
ETA Nevermind, I think that's if it happens earlier in pregnancy than you are at 37 weeks. But holy cow at your progress!
:-O
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My Ovulation Chart
Yeah, I was dilated only a fingertip with DD, but OB could feel my bulging bag of waters...she stripped my membrane and I had DD the next day....so at 5 cm and a bulging bag, I say it's almost go time.
Edited to clarify that she meant my OB.
:P
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Dr. just sent me home and said he doesn't expect me to make it to my due date.
I was admitted at 4 cm with my son but my water broke before I was admitted so I don't know about this one. I definitely packed my hospital bag now though
BFP#1 1/31/12, EDD 10/6/12 Harrison Gray born sleeping @ 18w6d. You changed our lives little guy.
BFP#2 EDD 10/29/13, C/P 2/25/13, Bye little Ish, we barely got to know you.
BFP#3 EDD 12/21/13, Baby Boots born 11/23/13 My rainbow baby!
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Please let me know when you can!
I can't sit down for longer than 5 minutes without lots of pain and pressure, but other than that I couldn't really tell. No real contractions yet, some BH on occasion.
We live in a very small town and the hospital is no more than 5 minutes away so I'm not that worried about making it there when it's time.
She did it while she did my cervix check, so I didn't even know what she was doing it until she told me. So basically it was no more uncomfortable than a cervix check, and those never hurt me.
Im jealous those don't bother you. I am dreading my next one.
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