1cm dilated and 50% effaced..how about you?

Question

I know these kinds of questions get asked all the time, but I am not asking when I will go into labor. I know it is different with every pregnancy and that it could be weeks still. But I am 39 weeks pregnant and 1cm dilated and 50% effaced. This was the first check that my dr did so I am not sure how long I have been like this. This is my first baby. Anyways, now that all the details are outta the way, I was just wondering how long did it take you to go into labor after being dilated to 1? Or how long were you dilated for? When did you start to dilate (what week) or efface? I'm just curious, wondering if any of you have personally gone into labor pretty soon after only being dilated to one. My dr said he will probably see me in one week, for my next appt, but there is a chance I can go into labor before then. Just trying to occupy my time while Im waiting. Thanks to all!

Answer 1

didn't know how dilated i was but water broke 4am wednesday and baby came at 7:30 pm, after 36 weeks of pregnancy. So really, they come when they want to come. And now, we are all happy and fine  

Answer 2

I'm 32 weeks along, and I've been dilated to 2 for the last month. I don't know if I'm effaced or not. I really don't even know what that is. My doc has never said it during this pregnancy or the last.