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pregnant_denae · Guest

Hi guys, I was wondering how would I be sure I was really in labor when the time came? For the past month I've been alot of contractions, and have went to the hosptial several times. I'm due in about 13 days and my doctor said that the baby has started to shift down. He also said something about my(servic?) thining and being about 2 or 3 cetimemters dialted. This is my first baby and I'm reallllllllllllllllllllllllllllllly nervous. The pains so far hurt like heck and feel like the real thing, so if my water doesn't break how will I know its not another false call? And what does it mean to "tear" during delivery?

Oh I changed his name AGAIN.. its going to be Daniel Aidian James That way we'll have the initals

tiffa · Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 14 Location: lompoc,ca

You will know when you are in labor. You will have cramp like pains. I started labor june 4th at 10 p.m. And i didn't have my daughter until 3:05p.m. on the 5th. I was in labor for over 17 hours. I was dialted 2-3 at 6 am the day i had her. then two and half hours later i was 6 cm. The pain is worse when you are in real labor. If you are not sure call the ob department at the hospital and let them know what you are going through. I did that. And your doctor might send you right to the hospital like mine did

my3sons3 · Joined: 21 Sep 2006 Posts: 14

I cant really describe the feeling. I just knew the difference between DH and the real thing. not all but most ppl do.
good luck.

shubh · Joined: 07 Jan 2010 Posts: 4

No one knows for sure what triggers labor — and every woman's experience is unique. One of the first signs of labor is your cervix softening and thinning, or effacing. You won't feel this preparation for labor happening. Instead, your health care provider will check for signs of cervical change with vaginal exams. Another of the early signs of labor is your cervix beginning to open, or dilate. Your health care provider will measure the dilation in centimeters from zero to 10.