Is it possible to be dilated without knowing? I remember with my other 2 kids I’d cramp and I just knew I had to be dilated. Plus my dr used to start checking at 37 weeks. This new dr doesn’t check until 39 weeks and I don’t feel the same discomfort besides ALOT of Braxton Hicks and mild/occasional pressure. I’ll be 38+6 tomorrow for my appointment and I don’t think he’ll check me even if a day shy of 39 weeks.

Is there a chance I’ve started to dilate and just don’t know?

With both kids I’ve dilated early like 37 weeks and on. When I went into labor with my last baby I was already at a 3.