Can I sit at 5cm for awhile?

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So I’ll be 39 weeks tomorrow and I’m 80% thinned and 5cm dilated. I’m trying to sit at that for as long as possible. I have all my stuff ready but did anyone experience this and sit at 5cm for awhile? Its been a day since my appointment that I got checked at so I’ve made it 1 more day sitting at 5cm! I definitely have random contractions and can’t really do anything at all without them starting or just having pain in general.

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I went from 5 to ready to push in 25 minutes... and my water broke during that time 🤣😂🤣

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I was at 5cm for a few hours and then jumped to 9! I’m surprised they let you go home

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I sat at 5cm for five days and that was after a membrane sweep. My midwife even said after the sweep “I’d be shocked if I didn’t see you later tonight.” Five days later I went in with contractions that were totally inconsistent and not super painful and I was at 7cm at that point they decided to break my water.

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Surprised they didn't have you go to labor and delivery. Usually anything after a 4 is when they hospitalize

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I was at a 4cm since 36 weeks and went into labor at 39 weeks 4days

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My friend sat at 5 cm for three weeks

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Usually after a 4 they admit you.

Can I sit at 5cm for awhile?

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