39 weeks and discouraged

When I went to the dr yesterday for my 39 week appt they told me I was only 1cm and 50% effaced. 😑 which is so discouraging because I have been having a ton of contractions this past week and I made no progress. 😞 I can't talk through them and they wrap around to my back, having them right now actually. just so tired of thinking "is this it?" every time I feel one. haven't even lost my plug yet. did anyone else have this and still go into labor on or around their due date? they are inducing me at 40 1/2 weeks because they don't think she will come but I'd prefer her to come naturally.