I'll start the mucus plug posts now

Mztwilson

But I won't include any pics. Sorry ladies. Here's my story. I think I've lost my plug. I've got an appt scheduled for tomorrow so I'll find out more. Here's my question. How long after you lost your plug did you go into labor? I obviously know that I can sit like this from here on out and still need to be induced but curiosity is getting the best of me. Not to mention I'm 35 weeks and this makes me nervous.

nunzchucks

I lost a piece of mine at 28 weeks. Still pregnant. It can regenerate and isn't a sign of impending labor.

Mztwilson

@LilNunz1‌ that's very reassuring as I'm not quite ready to be done being pregnant. This little guy needs to cook a little longer.

Mztwilson

@nutmegs8‌ I would've taken and deserved that flame if I had included a pic.

Mztwilson

@nutmegs8 said:

I just fucked up and googled it, NOT to see a pic, but to find out more information.  Thanks Google, you fucking asshole-- for showing me a few image results at the top of the page.  AND oh my gosh, DO NOT google for the below gif either! FML

I did the same thing. I should've mentioned in the post DO NOT GOOGLE MUCOUS PLUG!!!!!

jwarnerb

Fingers crossed that someone someday posts a pic.  I cannot wait to see everyone lose their shit!

Also, I am glad to know that A) OP will be ok and that it is normal to lose the mucous plug early...

Mommy2Elijah

With DS I lost mine at around 36 weeks.  Went until 41 weeks 5 days and was induced.  

babygabe614

I didn't know you could just walk around for weeks after losing your plug so this was actually quite helpful to me!

katiebartton

I'm glad you posted this...I would have felt silly calling an on call doctor when it happens.

Mztwilson

I'm glad I posted this too! It's reassuring to know he's still got time to bake

PinkKEL9

nutmegs8 said:

I don't even know how to word this... how big is this plug?

If you are losing a little by little, how do you know?  Give me a comparison.  The size of a penny?  Half dollar?

Someone please answer this because I am curious too! And I REFUSE to google it since I know I would regret it. 

Mztwilson

@LilNunz1‌ I'm not sure of size but the consistency is like a loogie.

Mztwilson

Or like when you sneeze a a glob of snot comes out. Yea it's like that. And it can be yellowish, brownish, pinkish or clear.

cristykaye

with the increased amount of pregnancy discharge how do you really know unless it looks different?

Mztwilson

It looks different because it's alot thicker and stickier then your usual discharge. And it's like globs.

SarahS11

Add to my "to do" list... be on the look out for crotch snot!  I love that this conversation is happening!  I am learning a lot!

Pepper6

In my L&D class they said you can lose it 4-6 weeks before going into labor, so at this point, it's totally normal.

ashanne88

I started losing mine 2 weeks ago. As pp said, nbd unless you have contractions or your water breaks. That's what my doctor told me when I called.

In terms of size, for losing in pieces I've seen anywhere from a dime to a quarter amount. Hope this is helpful and not a gross image...

katekat8721

babygabe614 said:

I didn't know you could just walk around for weeks after losing your plug so this was actually quite helpful to me!

I didn't know either...cray cray!

vv826

CharSamm said:

The idea of regenerating a glob of multicoloured snot, how could you not want to google that?

OMG this gif made me laugh!

rastrau

I've been afraid to click into this post all afternoon - fearing the presence of the evil photo. Thankfully I finally screwed up the nerve (and there's no photo!) because I was also ignorant of a lot of these facts and that it's NBD to lose. Thanks for the info ladies!

cMichelle0423

Lol this thread is rather entertaining.... I lost a couple chunks of my plug at 36 weeks, then the rest of it at 37 weeks (in my last pregnancy) I didn't go into labor until 4 days after my due date.

And like pps have said, the consistency is definitely a lot different than regular pregnancy discharge. And when the biggest chunk came out, it was about the size of a .50 piece... You'll KNOW when u see it haha

jenn72178

OK another FTM question... is there any weird smell to it (not that I expect anyone got so up in it's biz) but anything different that we should be on the lookout for?

cMichelle0423

jenn72178 said:

OK another FTM question... is there any weird smell to it (not that I expect anyone got so up in it's biz) but anything different that we should be on the lookout for?

Lol not that I know of... granted, I didn't smell it, but there wasn't a noticeable smell..

MorganW24

I've been having lots of mucus on and off for the last two weeks. It just keeps making more, oh the joys of pregnancy! No contractions or BH's so my midwife isn't concerned. She did say that you can have more mucus if baby has his head really low already as it adds extra pressure. Babe over here is at a 0 station already and I'm 33 weeks.

elle_tee19

I lost mine (or a good portion of it) last week! The book that the hospital gave me said to call them if you lose it before 36 weeks...so of course I called and they told me it was NBD as long as no blood or contractions. Sweet, how embarrassing. X_X

curlylocks3

Lost mine at 28 weeks, went into preterm labor at 29, lost more of it at 31, now 33.1 and still full of babies.

Mztwilson

I'm really glad this post was able to clear up some questions you ladies had

ChristineBaker23

Personally, I cannot recall losing "chunks" with my last pregnancy. But, as was the case with my last pregnancy, I have ridiculous amounts of discharge during the last trimester. It's super thick and is destroying my undies and grossing out the hubs. Plus the dogs keep stealing my panties while I'm showering because apparently cervical mucous is delicious.

@jenn72178‌ there should not be a smell. If you are having increased discharge with an odor it may be a yeast infection so let the doc know if that happens.

Mztwilson

@ChristineBaker23‌ my dog won't quit stealing and hiding my underwear either!

laramt

I'm getting all kinds of lovely visuals over here :-/

Mztwilson

The dogs aren't eating the plugs @CAMag‌ lol they are stealing our underwear trying to eat them! Ish lol

zolastele

On the advice of all you lovely ladies I have NEVER googled it, but now I'm curious. It can't be that bad...right?

adreamcometrue2011

I'm def going to Google this -.- Thanks a lot ladies! And glad I read this, I never lost the "plug" with either of my girls and glad to know baby stays put even if you do!

izzetoot

I googled it... 

:-& :-& :-&

cristykaye

So you don't always lose it?

jwarnerb

cristykaye said:

So you don't always lose it?

My friend didn't lose hers with her first but did a couple weeks early with her second.  Seems to vary widely from person to person from what I have read.

cristykaye

jwarnerb said:

cristykaye said:

So you don't always lose it?

My friend didn't lose hers with her first but did a couple weeks early with her second.  Seems to vary widely from person to person from what I have read.

Interesting. I just assumed I would lose it and it would be a big glob of bloody stuff and that I would go into labor shortly after! Learning new things everyday!

lest12

cristykaye said:

So you don't always lose it?

I'm going to remain in a state of ignorant bliss and presume I will not lose mine.

kymirandar

Omg I have to tell y'all this. After our 20 week u/s hubby and I were talking about baby stuff, somehow we got on the mucous plug subject. He gets quiet I change the subject from labor to baby names. He says very curiously "So when do they put that in?" "When do they put what in honey? " "that plug thing?" "It's already there...... " he literally thought it was like a stopper on the sink or tub, God love him and his innocence!

MissBHaven1024

I love my plugs at 36 and 37 weeks. Never went into labor. Some people go into labor within hours, some people go within weeks. And mucus plugs can regenerate, so losing it in most cases doesn't really mean much.