effaced vs dialtion

Brittani

SO I am currently 36 weeks and 5 days. I was checked for the first time yesterday and found out THAT I am in fact not dialated but I am 70% effaced. I had a LEAP procedure done after my first child so I may not dilate naturally..I have been told that effacement is great progress and not to worry about dialation right now..Which is better...any stories?