5 cm dilated...

[AHarrison2014]

Wondering how long you can stay 5 cm dilated for before labor begins?

[AHarrison2014]

It took 10 days for them to keep me...but my contractions were much more regular. My hospital said as long as I could sit up in bed, they could give me the epidural...so I made it happen lol. Yay!!!

[Eevee_moon]

Congrats.  Thought they didn't give epidural sat 8. It's been a while for me do maybe rules change

[BLESSEDwith5tobe]

OMG!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! so how many days after the first time you went to the hospital did it take for them to actually keep you???

[AHarrison2014]

Update!! :-) barely made it to the hospital...got my epidural at 9 cm dilated...Aiden Noah has arrived!!!

[BLESSEDwith5tobe]

OK so its been a couple of days I'm hoping you had your baby by now!!!!

[sdhx2]

Go to a different hospital! I dont think i would even trust a hospital that would not admit you at 7 cm!!!!

[TaninsMommy]

That is just crazy and scary. I hope you go to a different hospital and they keep you. I'd complain to the medical board  and who ever the higher ups are. They should have kept you. Sending good thoughts and vibes your way.

[carolinepozzatti]

I know exactly what to say but I am sending good thoughts in your direction.
Let me know how you doing.
Hope you have your baby soon ina  safe place.
XOXO

[carolinepozzatti]

OMG AHArrison2014. I have been looking for you girl. I wanted to know how are you doing.

[Marquez__]

5cm Is Active Labor, I Thouqht My Hospital Was The Only Stupid One But Guess I Was Wronq.
My Hospital Wouldn't Take Me Unless My Water Broke, They Don't Care How Cm You Are Or If Your Having Contractions .
But Wow... I'm Sorry There Not Keepinq You, Honestly Just Throw A ***** Fit, Give Them A Hard Time And Over Exaggerate On Your Pain And MAKE THEM KEEP YOU.
I Wish You Luck Hunny And God Bless.

[BLESSEDwith5tobe]

That is crazy!!!! Go to a different hospital and who ever "runs" that hospital needs some serious help!! Anything could happen I can't believe they didn't keep you at 5 cm and just help you along let alone 7!!!!, good luck to you and baby! Hoping everything goes well for you bit definitely GO TO ANTHOR HOSPITAL!!!!

[Jsyska]

Omg that's crazy.  You should not be sent home at 7cms!!!   Baby could come in the car!!

[lkaykirk]

Maybe you should try a different hospital

[AHarrison2014]

Update...I am now 7 cm dilated, baby is engaged...AND I WAS SENT HOME AGAIN!!! What is wrong with my hospital?!?! Doctor said contractions are STILL NOT regular enough. I don't no what to do...contemplating going to a different hospital to see if they will admit me there.

[Daisygonz]

If you go to labor n delivery they will admit you right away
I wouldn't have gone home I would make them admit me

[Shohna]

I had irregular contractions hunni..and i was slmost 10cms when i got to the hospital..i think the only reason they said come in was i couldnt speak on the fone i was in too much pain..if your pain is getting worse and worse..and u start getting lots of pressure (needing a poo feeling) ignore them and go in..i almost didnt make it in..taking a bath aswell is meant to calm them..so if you do thst and they continue thats a good sign..good luck mummy :)

[chloegc1023]

That's crazy!!  U should've been admitted, even if ur not having contractions.  They could put u on pitocin to get the contractions going or popped ur water and that would really get it going.  When I went to the hospital with my first baby, I was 5 cm and actively in labor with contractions every 2-3 mins.  But still, ur half way there and they could help things along by admitting u instead of sending u home.  Either way, ur baby is going to make its grand appearance very very soon!!  Goodluck!!

[jadeb89]

Go to emergency deprartment don't know where you live but I went straight there width both my 2 and went straight through to maternity ward

[jadeb89]

I went into hospital and was 5cms  and that was about 7pm but was contracting quit badly and my daughter wasn't born till 5 mins to 5 in the morning all baby's are different if this is your first bub will take a little longer

[cecilia_morgan]

uhm 5 cm is active labor sooooo.... yea Idk that's really stupid. Honestly I wouldn't take the medicine either. I would go home rest drink plenty of water etc and hopefully they will get closer together soon. Up to 4cm is just dilating and body getting ready for active labor one you hit 5 that is active labor and your contractions should start top be very regular and finish the process if not you may need to have your water broke or pitocin. Good luck huny I hope things start up for you soon and hope you have a smooth easy delivery.

[carolinepozzatti]

AHarrison2014
Girl, how are you doing? I was following your last post and i didnt hear anything else from u till now.
I thought you were probably in labor already.
Keep talk to us.

[ABCDjE]

Even though your dr. Prescribed it to you I wouldn't take it if it said don't use if pregnant!!! Try walking for about an hr. See of they get stronger ...but being 5 already I can't believe they sent you home!! Hoping the best for you hopefully u have a healthy baby sooner then later!!: keep us posted!

[AHarrison2014]

I'm 37 weeks and my contractions are 5-7-10 minutes apart...I told my OB that I was in A LOT of pain and she prescribed me a sedative so I would relax, and told me to go home until they were regular. Right on the prescription it says do not take while you are pregnant...I am so frustrated, I feel like my doctor is terrible but I don't have many options this far into my pregnancy :( I'm so upset.

[vsam_88]

With last one I was at a 4 for like 2 to 3 weeks they wouldn't keep me cuz my contractions were all over the place... It really sucked cuz it hurt to do anything