Hello ladies, I found out today at the doctors that I'm 1 cm dilated and the baby is low and I've lost my mucus plug, the thing is is I'm not even 36 weeks yet I'm only 35 weeks and 4 days, I'll be 36 on Friday and the doctor is hoping to keep her in till at least Friday. So my first question is is there any advice on how to not go into labor to early? On top of the fact that I'm not 36 weeks I would like to keep her in longer cause I know it's better for the baby. Also second question is how do you get over the fear of labor and delivery? I'm terrified because I've been having contractions in my back and there so painful I'm just really not looking forward to it at all, this is also my first baby. I'm not even going to lie I've been so emotional and crying quite a bit since I left the doctors today. I just need some serious positive advice from some girls who have gone through this before, everything you read on the Internet is scary and negative. Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you :-)