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39 weeks today how likely is it that labor will start this week sometime?

4 January 2010 5 Responses

A Parent asks, i realise this is probably a silly question but im just getting anxious and just want to have this baby!!
my son came one day before his due date,so what is the likelyhood of this one coming around the same time as my son?
i dont really feel any labor symtoms, just the norm, tired, BH at night, pressure,but nothing to get excited over.
i seem to be having days were sometimes i feel like yes im ready today would be a great day for it to start, then other days i get a little worried as in, i wonder, am i ready, will everything be ok,how will my son cope being a big brother,will i do a good job etc,so this is why i just want it to happen,im getting anxious and i deal better with reality not the fantasy in my mind!

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  • Jill said:


    If you had one baby that came before the due date, then you are more likely to deliver a bit early again.

    But there is no way to know. Just rest assured this baby will come in the next 2 weeks or so! Congrats!

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  • Leesa T said:


    Most babies will come before their due date so you have a very high chance of going into labor anytime. Has your doc. check your cervix I walked around a week 3 cm dilated and didn’t even feel it. Those BH contractions help the cervix to dilate to so just because they don’t feel like much dose not mean they aren’t changing the position of the cervix.

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  • Due*in*September said:


    Your chances increase by the hour. There’s likely a 75/25% chance you’ll start labor at any minute. It goes up a percent every hour. I’ve only made it to 38 weeks with my oldest son. My last 3 kids came at 36 1/2 weeks and everything turned out ok. Good Luck and Congrats!

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  • trudi100 said:


    within the next two weeks prob…
    let that baby come when ready
    and congrats to you and your

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  • certifiednursemidwife said:


    I know sweetie you just get to the point where your just so frustrated with being pregnant. They say no labor is the same, but i had the same laboring with all 6 of mine. Everyone is different. Likely if you went into labor before without induction then you will do the same with this one. Just try to hang in there. I know its so exciting yet overwhelming wondering how its going to be once you bring the new baby home. Your son will adjust, it may be a little odd for him at first but before you know it you will forget you even had these worries . The baby will bring you all closer together. Just try to involve him in small thing , and encourage him to be a great big brother. Everything will be alright. You will do a great job. Hang in there, you have almost made it…

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