Labour around the corner?

[Mysti]

Ok, so I was due yesterday... today I am losing my mucous plug and it is accompanied with cramping (period type pain). What are my chances of having baby soon??

[Yeddi]

Are you scrubbing floors or washing windows?

It really depends. Some women lose their mucous plug a couple of weeks before labour, others lose it during labour. It wouldn't be definitive indicator and the cramping could still be braxton hicks. Take a nice stroll, have a big drink and then relax. If the cramping goes away, it's braxton hicks. If the cramping ins't effected or increases then your chances are good - so go take a nap while you still can, you'll need your strength.

[onthefly]

You are definitely getting closer!
Rest up

[delphmoon]

Yes you definatly are getting closer, but it is hard to say. Best of luck though xx

[Mysti]

Yes, I've had the nesting instinct pretty bad these last couple of days!! lol

And the cramping is constant....like a mild dull ache that doesn't go away no matter what i do...

[kawazuki]

ohh exciting

go for a nice walk. and keep it brisk, that will either bring it on a bit quicker or tell you its BH lol

and i am waiting to see your birth announcement

[delphmoon]

How exciting!!! Could be awhile but get your bags ready! xx

[Mysti]

Ok, I'm getting nervous now.... lol

The pain is now starting in my lower back.. it's the same mild dull ache that is in the front....

[Visitor7]

Don't get nervous, just go with it. Breathe through each contraction when you need to. Most of all, try and relax.

[kawazuki]

dont be nervous,
embrace it
this is great

[delphmoon]

Hot shower might help

[HotI]

good luck matey. not long til you will meet your little one.

[Mysti]

A quick update!

It's been 24 hours since i started losing my mucous plug. I am still losing it, but the cramping/back pain has stopped.

I was able to get a good nights sleep though, so thats a plus!

[OceanPrincess]

Oooh Mysti, so exciting!!!

Soon it'll all be happening and you'll forget the nerves!

Good luck!