Did I just lose my plug?! (TMI warning)

[entreat]

Ok... So I have 6 weeks to go. I just went to the bathroom & when I wiped, I had a ~5cm long, ~1cm wide glob of clear mucus. It looked like a big version of that annoying stringy bit that hangs on to the egg yolk when you're trying to separate eggs. There was no blood in it.

Yesterday I had some BH contractions, but nothing major. They lasted about an hour & a half (took me half an hour to figure out what they were!), and were uncomfortable, but not massively painful (like a cramping muscle). Today, I took it easy but still went to BodyBalance at the gym. Tummy has been fine, and a little tight at times.

What do you think? I'm not in a state of panic (far from), but am curious to know if it will regrow, or if more will fall out. I wouldn't be all that pleased with labouring 6 weeks early.

Maybe the 2.7 magnitude earthquake we just had shook it loose!

[danniellabella]

I'm not sure if it was your plug TBH but do keep an eye on things. When I lost my plug it was very cloudy and almost yellow and was big and globby - enough to fill a teaspoon or slightly bigger. I think from memory I did get a lot more discharge from about 6 weeks to go and I kept thinking it was my plug.

[*Beema*]

A plug is generally about that size, you can lose it and not go into labour for a while for some people it can be weeks others only hours, when is your next appointment with the Dr/OB/MW?

Keep an eye on any ctx/BH's and if there is a regularity in them or increasing in intensity perhaps go get checked out.

I know the plug can regenerate, if you lose bits of it, but in one big hit I'm not sure.

Best to be closer to a hospital if there is a risk of Pre Term Labour/Delivery.

Goodluck and hope you ahve a few more weeks to go

[entreat]

Thanks guys. Apart from thursday night, I haven't had any ctx. I was scheduled to go to a gym class this morning, but have decided to sit on the couch instead. I don't want to jiggle the baby loose at the gym!

Next OB appointment isn't until the 10th of may. I'll keep my legs crossed until then.

[*Beema*]

Good idea on taking the day off from the gym

With DD I was still doing weight training the Thursday before and had her on the Monday after a yoga session, was not at all prepared for her early arrival and had no warning she was coming.

Perhaps give the OB's office a call on Monday just to let them know.
Take care and rest up xxoo

[entreat]

Cheers! I'm making pancakes... not really a gym substitute in the traditional sense - but the pleasure of eating them will probably release the same endorphins!