Aih, I feel your frustration lah! A few of my mum friends went through similar situations where contractions were strong but painless, one of them was actually told it's Braxton-Hicks that felt intense, and sometimes the cervix can fluctuate a bit especially kalau you're tensing up or baby shifting position. At 37+ weeks you're basically full term, so your body is definitely preparing, but the fact that you've been warded for 5 days means the doctors are monitoring closely for a reason, maybe they're worried about preterm labour or just being extra cautious. I'd ask the ward team specifically why the dilation went down and what they're watching for, because honestly that kind of info helps ease the mind more than any of us mums can! Lepas tu tengok je day by day, but if you're feeling genuinely concerned about the back-and-forth, push them to explain the plan clearly so you know what to expect next.