position of cervix at 38 and 2 days? midwives? doulas?

[ttcno2]

Just out of interest...
At 38 weeks and 2 days, I think my cervix has "gone upwards"...up until about a week ago I could "check" my cervix (very carefully/gently) and I could feel how open it was....about a week ago I felt like I was a couple of cms dilated and could clearly feel the opening. However, now I can't feel it at all - I cant even touch my cervix..
I dont know if it is because my stomache has got a lot bigger in the last week and I cant get my arm around it!! Or whether my cervix has already started rising towards the uterus or something.
I have been having quite strong period pains (lasting for 5-10 minutes) for the last two weeks, usually at night...but not regularly
Are there any midwives/other people out there who know whether your cervix does rise when labour is more imminent?
Just wondering.
Thanks

[Alan]

Hi Ttcno2
Yes your cervix does move higher during pregnancy but it moves at different times in pregnancy for different women so it is not a good indicator as to when you are going to give birth.