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37 weeks and 3cm dilated

I go to my dr this a.m. and get told im 3cm dilated but my cervix is still long???? What does that mean? And how close is labor is their any telling?
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I am also 3cm but my cervix is soft. Usually the cervix is a better indicator for than dilation until you are actively in labor.
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8855238 tn?1402058439
36+3 I was told 2cm and completely thinned out I'mhoping labor will start within 2 weeks for me ive been really patient this pregnancy I'm just hoping my patience is rewarded in the end
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9874726 tn?1408080328
Ive been 3cm and 80% effaced unfortunately for two weeks. .. so I guess it doesnt mean labor is near for me:-/
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No I've been 3cm for the pass two weeks I'm currently 38 was and 3 days...and I had my weekly visit this morning for them to tell me I'm still 3cm and 50% thin
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