ill b 38wks tomorrow and i believe my mucus plug came out this afternoon. sorry to b gross but it looked like a tan snot-like stringy thing with a lil bit of blood. plus these contractions r startin to come maybe every 13-15 mins and strong enough to the point where i can no longer sleep thru them. has anyone been in labor soon after the release of their plug? i know there may b still b no tellin of exactly when i will have my baby girl but isnt the release of the plug a sign that something is sure to happen soon??
2007-09-12 15:56:23 · 13 answers · asked by chinkychik312 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
thank u luckymama06. what u described is exactly what i am feeling. maybe i should get some rest if these contractions will allow it. i dont know what tomorrow will bring. hopefully my baby girl!
2007-09-12 16:53:29 · update #1
yes it happened to me my first pregnancy...i lost it and then a few hours later i started getting contractions irregularly...and then thru to night they didnt stop and early morning they kept me awake, they started getting more regular from 10-15 minutes apart and little more painful and then soon they came closer together and more irregular like every 3 minutes..after that happening for an hour i went to the hospital and they confirmed i was in labor...so yes it could happen that soon!!!!!!!!!! good luck!!!
2007-09-12 16:37:20 · answer #1 · answered by LuckyMama06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually if there is blood in the plug (frequently called bloody show) labor is close!
Keep timing those contractions, and try to get as much rest as you can because the hard work is coming up! Congrats!
2007-09-12 15:59:40 · answer #2 · answered by tabs8 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it had the blood in it, you are getting pretty close, PLUS the contractions already, you closer, keep them timed & rest, the hard part is coming still & soon. If your water breaks, get to the hospital or when they get to be 4-7 minutes apart. Good luck......
2007-09-12 16:08:13 · answer #3 · answered by simplysweetnsexi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if your having contractions... 13-15 apart... your in labor dont ya think! lol after you loose your mucus plug theres no telling how long after you will go into labor some ppl go right away others longer.. but if your having contractions.. your most likely in labor! good luck sweetie!
2007-09-12 16:00:50 · answer #4 · answered by thisnymami69 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well there was no blood in my mucus plug..but about 3 weeks after i lost it i had the bloody show and went into labor 4 days later...so usually when there is blood it means something will be happening soon..good luck and congrats..
2007-09-12 16:02:51 · answer #5 · answered by ~Ashley~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a sign your uterus is dialating. If your water has broke, you need to call your physician. If it has not and your labor becomes closer together, call anyway. Sometimes your water has to be broken by the hospital. Everyone is different and it is always best to consult with your physician. When in doubt, go to the hospital. They don't mind a bit. Good luck and congratulations!
2007-09-12 16:03:08 · answer #6 · answered by Kustom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, soon....
Normally contractions have to come down to every 2 minutes before you go to the hospital.... If you are alone, don't wait and go when they become at every 5 minutes....
Congrats! you will be a mother very soon!
Good Luck!
2007-09-12 16:11:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lost my plug 4 weeks before going into labor, and my best friend lost hers 1 weeks before going into labor.
2007-09-12 16:03:37 · answer #8 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup sounds to me like you'll be going anytime/anyday, keep a time on those contractions and when they get 5 to 7 minutes apart call to let your doctor or the hospital you'll be delivering at know :) congrats!
2007-09-12 16:01:56 · answer #9 · answered by Kitterkat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mucous plug releases when your body is preparing for labor. You're getting close, and it could be any day now!!!
2007-09-12 16:00:15 · answer #10 · answered by Love to Answer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋