I'm 39+3 and had my 39 week appointment today. I was 4cm and not effaced a week ago. Was advised to go to l&d to get checked Thursday after losing a lot of my mucus plug and having inconsistent contractions, and I was still 4 cm but 50% effaced. Walked the ward for an hour and no change, so I went home. Made it through the weekend and at my appointment this morning I was still 4cm but now 70% effaced. Since then I lost more of my plug (she only checked, didn't do a sweep) and have had more intense and frequent contractions, but still far apart. I have gestational diabetes that has been diet managed until now but at the end I always have a hard time managing it. (Had it with my first too.) So, my Dr will let me try to see if my body finishes and goes into labor naturally, but if not I will be induced either Friday at 40 weeks or Saturday morning. Hoping I can avoid the induction this time! 🙏🤞