I like to torture myself with information that is completely irrelevant, so I get checked each time. My OB doesn't push either way, he just asks if I want it done and for some reason I always say yes. (View Post)
With my DD, I was barely dilated or effaced when I went in right before 38 weeks. My water broke 2 days later and I had DD 2 days after that. So the numbers don't mean much, but I know that is hard t… (View Post)
There are pictures out there that help too. Basically your cervix looks like a turtle neck (not put on). It starts out long and closed. As you get close to birth, you can imagine putting the turtle n… (View Post)
Labor is scary, so I kind of think you just have to get over part of it. I think education and knowing what will happen, even if it is scary, helps make me feel better. What have you done to prep for… (View Post)