Joined: 07 Oct 2005 Posts: 7 Location: Thurmont, MD
Just Wondering Posted: 10-13-05 13:28pm
I was wondering if anyone could tell me
how much longer I have until I go into
labor? Last night during my bath I lost
a part of my mucus plug. It was no big
deal so I just went to bed. I was woken
up around 2:30 with what felt like severe
menstrual cramps and a constant pain in my
lower back. It was so bad that I could
not get comfortable in any position so I
never fell back asleep. The pain stopped
around 8:00 this morning but I just lost
another part of my mucus plug only this
time it had a lot of dried up looking
blood in it.
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diamondsz
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Posted: 10-14-05 07:05am
Hey
I lost mucous plug with the beginning of
braxton hicks that lasted 4 days before
the actual birth. When they start to get
a little more painful that your normal
cramps start timing them its normal to
have back pain with them. If you have a
hard time sleeping this is what I used to
do put an ice pack on belly, heating pads
never worked but try one or the other,
just make sure you wrap the ice pack with
a cloth or somethig. Take a bath the
bath will take away the back
pain............Im in a sitiuation with
back pain right and baths help.
Loosing you mucous plug doesnt mean you
going into labour its just a sign of early
labour that can last from 1-3 wks before
actual birth. If there was blood dont
worry sometimes plug will have blood on it
but if you have any concerns call triage
at labor & delivery there very quick
to help you.
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lil_blaze2004
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Posted: 10-14-05 08:53am
When are you due? I lost my mucous plug
when my water broke and that's how I knew
I was in labour although I had been having
cramps all day before that. I just
ddin't realize they were contractions-lol
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BrianBaby
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Joined: 19 Jan 2005 Posts: 1383
Posted: 10-14-05 10:12am
How far along are you?
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largeandincharge
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Joined: 07 Oct 2005 Posts: 7 Location: Thurmont, MD
Posted: 10-14-05 16:36pm
Ill be 38 weeks on tuesday. Still having
cramps but not contractions. I have a
doctors appt on monday. Hopefully theyll
tell me I dialated more. Is it bad to
get the flu this close to my due date?
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November_Mommy05
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Joined: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 67 Location: Hartford City, Indiana
Posted: 10-14-05 17:54pm
I'm 38 weeks pregnant also, and I am
experiencing more frequent contractions,
diarrhea, an increase in vaginal
discharge, cramps (menstrual - like), and
nausea. My doctor told me the nausea was
normal for a woman who is nearing "the big
day." so i'd say pre-labor, or early
labor is to blame for your flu-like
symptoms. I hope everything works out,
good luck!
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largeandincharge
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Joined: 07 Oct 2005 Posts: 7 Location: Thurmont, MD
Posted: 10-14-05 19:15pm
Thats so weird because im having the exact
same symptoms! I thought I was getting
sick but I haven't gotten a fever yet so I
guess its nothing to worry about. I hope
everything goes good for you too, sounds
like were both close to the big day! I
cant wait to finally hold my baby boy!
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largeandincharge
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Oct 2005 Posts: 7 Location: Thurmont, MD
Posted: 10-14-05 19:17pm
Thats so weird because im having the exact
same symptoms! I thought I was getting
sick but I haven't gotten a fever yet so I
guess its nothing to worry about. I hope
everything goes good for you too, sounds
like were both close to the big day! I
cant wait to finally hold my baby boy!
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November_Mommy05
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 67 Location: Hartford City, Indiana
Posted: 10-18-05 16:56pm
Yeah, it seems to be closer and closer
everyday. Good luck, and I hope your
baby boy is healthy... And things aren't
'too' hard for you in labor and delivery.
;)
