I know that nobody (including my doctor) can tell me when I'll go into labor. So, I'm not asking anyone on here to play God. I just want to know what some of your experiences were, mainly with your first baby. I am 38 weeks right now with my first and I have been dilated to 1 cm for a few weeks. My doctor checked me a few days ago and said that I was starting to thin out and that the baby has dropped a little. Is it possible to be at a 1 one week and then be much further along the next week? Did your dilation go quickly? Just want some personal experience...thanks!