5cm dilated 70-80% effaced. Help!

Kelly
Hi everyone!
So I am currently 36 weeks 4 days. Last week I went into early labor which stopped on its own (I was in the hospital and got sent home due to progress stopping). I am like 5.5cm dilated, my contractions have pretty much stopped. Has anyone been this dilated for an extended period?? I'm glad my little guy is holding off for a little bit but I am so confused! 
Any help/advice would be great! Thank you!