Aw mama, yan talaga ang frustrating na parte ng late pregnancy, parang nag-warm up lang ang katawan pero hindi pa talaga pumapasok sa active labor! Have you tried walking a lot, or maybe some light squats? A few of us tried those kasi daw nakakatulong mag-engage ng baby at mag-progress ang cervix, plus it's safer than forcing things pa. Best talaga to check with your OB about where you're at sa dilation at kung may signs na na ng true labor na, kasi baka pwede pa lang siya mag-suggest ng ways to naturally help things along based sa ultrasound mo, don't worry, usually by 38+ weeks kaya na talaga ang baby so close na!