This! This is probably a post and run, but seriously? Before I had DD and had been checked by my dr, I didn't even know where my cervix located, let alone know how to do a self check.
Yikes ! I'm 28 weeks, almost 29 and went into preterm labor Last sunday!! Been on hospital bedrest for the past week because I'm dilated 1 cm and 50% effaced! Never checked myself but if you think your dilating I don't think that's normal
Especially for stm+ it's pretty common to start dilating early in the third trimester. It doesn't necessarily mean that labor is around the corner. That said, I'd leave it alone and not risk infection or scratches by doing self-checks. If you're concerned, ask your doctor.
Ok stupid question, and probably because I've just come from the sex thread...
Is there really a difference between your finger, and DH penis against your cervix? Though I guess to know you are 1cm dilated, you put your finger in your cervix? if so, nope no thank you. at least penis will only touch it.
Angel baby June 2013, DD born 22 April 2014, BFP 10 Sept 2015 - Due 22 May 2016
I have not checked my cervix...is this the same as checking CP when TTGP? I tried to do that but didn't really like doing it...the OPKs and checking CM was good enough for me!
(I totally used this post as an excuse to break out the old pre-pg abbreviations I used to use all the time!)
I can't think of a good reason to be checking myself at this point, even if I did know what I was looking for. If my doctor isn't doing it, why should I??
I have not checked my cervix...is this the same as checking CP when TTGP? I tried to do that but didn't really like doing it...the OPKs and checking CM was good enough for me!
(I totally used this post as an excuse to break out the old pre-pg abbreviations I used to use all the time!)
Re: anyone dilated yet?
Is there really a difference between your finger, and DH penis against your cervix? Though I guess to know you are 1cm dilated, you put your finger in your cervix? if so, nope no thank you. at least penis will only touch it.
(I totally used this post as an excuse to break out the old pre-pg abbreviations I used to use all the time!)
DS: Born 5-17-16