38 weeks pregnant, having back pain.?

The pain in your hips might stem from your fetus dropping. This is normal for 38 weeks of pregnancy. Dialation can happen within hours, so the check-up for dialation a week ago may not mean anything this week. Calling your doctor's office was the best thing you could have done under the circumstances. Back pain and stomach pain are normal during labor, as well. From your symptoms and a possible loss of mucus plug, it looks like your going to be a mommy shortly! Good luck!