Up to many centimeters dilated can you be with feeling any pain or contractions?

the last time i was check i was on mon n i was 2cm dilated...but i have a weird feeling i've dilated more since then. but have only been having some minor contractions. i have an appt this comin mon but i dont wanna wait till then 2 find out if ive dilated any more. is there any way to bring on contractions so i can go 2 tha hospital, other than , walkin, nipple stimulation, spicey food, & pineapple???