Almost got sent to the hospital!!

Went to my 37week checkup today and I’m actually 36&6 days today. But got checked in my cervix by my nurse and she said I’m 5cm dilated!!!! She wasn’t sure if I should go home or go straight to the hospital. But after having my midwife double check me, she insisted me to go home instead since I haven’t been having any contractions. Only Braxton Hicks contractions!!! WHAT A RELEIF!! because I have not packed my hospital bag yet!

Now I’m so scared to go into labor because I don’t wanna end up having a baby in the car!

ANYWAYS for those who asked how or why am I so dilated I’m not quite sure if this is the answer… but I’ve been taking these since I was 29weeks. And have had sex every once a week… I stopped taking it at 36weeks (only because I ran out) but I’m not sure if this really “helped” but if you’re looking for something to try.. here’s an option!! (AGAIN! I’m not sure if this really helped me because with my previous pregnancies, I didn’t take it and I dilated by 36-37week 3cm naturally… but this could be an answer for you, Im thinking this was my answer too.)

(Doesn’t make you dilate, it helps you soften your cervix)