How to know how far dilated you are?

[rose]

Thanks for bumping this. I read this earlier in preg but now I am a lot closer, I should familiarise this more. Something I found interesting, I could feel cervix quite easily earlier on and in pre preg, but it is almost out of reach. Also I have prolaps prob and thought by know would be easily reached.

Just a few thoughts

[Gabi]

I decided to go back for another look. And now I can't find my cervix at all! All I could feel was this gelatinous blob.

[Meluchja]

Gabi, it's all very interesting in there during the late stages of pregnancy isn't. I was wondering after reading the part about your gelatinous blob, could you not feel any cervical lips at all?

[Gabi]

Gabi, it's all very interesting in there during the late stages of pregnancy isn't. I was wondering after reading the part about your gelatinous blob, could you not feel any cervical lips at all?

No I couldn't find it. Could it have moved back up again?

[tan32]

i had a feel last night , my cervix is still quite a way back but i can reach it, over the last few days it has become very squishy and has thinned a little.
I can get 2 fingers in. If i had longer arms im sure i could fit more fingers in as there is plenty of room to move.
Ah well i just keep on getting braxton hicks hopefully i'll go soon.

[Meluchja]

Gabi, it's hard to say. I could have, but I could have moved around for a few reasons I'm guessing. Like movement of baby further down birth canal, movements in bowels, and also of course the approaching labour.

I wouldn't worry about anything though. The fact that you have noticed some change over time is a great sign for you that things are beginning to get ready for labour.

Good luck, it's amazing to feel the changes in your cervix, fingers crossed it all happens soon for you, I'm sure it will. You'll love the whole journey.