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10 more days!!

Only 10 more days!  I see the other forums about post with women who are 18 or 24 weeks and I just thank God I am almost done.  I tried to share my excitement with my mom and she shot me down by saying I could go up to 42 weeks!  Is this true?  Has anyone gone that long?
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Pretty much everyone in my family has went two weeks past ): I'm 39 weeks today and last Friday I still had not dilated or effaced at all ): pretty sure I'll be going over too... Hoping that all our babies come soon!!!
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i know 2 people that went up to 42 weeks one had to be induced and the other my sister went into labour the day before her induction its not likely though if you have all your dates right most people go over a week max... good luck :)
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