My scary day. (pee/mucous)

illinigal · August 2011

This morning when I was going downstairs for breakfast, I felt the urge to go right there on the stairs with no warning. I didn't have time to make it to the bathroom and it came gushing out. I was terrified wondering if it was pee or something else, like water breaking, but it is much too early for that. But I had just pee'd after waking up like 10 minutes beforehand. I read in my book (WTEWYE) that you should smell it to figure out what it is, and I was pretty sure it was pee.... still scary though. Thank goodness I was at home and not out somewhere. I haven't had any cramps or anything else unusual. The past few weeks whenever I cough or sneeze, I feel a little tinkle, but never gushing alot.

After deciding it was just pee, I thought everything was ok, so Dh and I went to the airport to head to florida for a few days. Now, all day I've been noticing mucous whenever I go the bathroom. Looks mostly clear/yellow, but sometimes hint of pink. I called my dr and he said that could be normal or not... The only way to know was if came in to be checked. However, he said if it turned bright red and bloody, to go to the hospital ASAP. Now I'm kicking myself and feeling guilty being in Florida. I had Dh check and the nearest hospital is really close, but hopefully we don't need it. I'm so worried I won't be able to enjoy myself relaxing on the beach and poolside like I planned. I was supposed to have a OB apt on Friday, but they called last week and said the dr wouldn't be in and cancelled it, moving it to next Friday 8/19 when we get back.

I haven't seen the babies since the NT scan at 12 weeks 1 day but they were both thriving then.
Anyone have what they thought was pee and then mucuous in mid 2nd tri?

kthappy76 · August 2011

I'm sorry you are dealing with this, and while you're on vacation, that really sucks. I have yet to wet my pants, though I'm sure it will happen eventually, but I've definitely noticed that discharge has increased in the 2nd tri (which from all I read is completely normal).

Hang in there, I hope it's just normal pregnancy hormones doing their not so fun thing.

whispergrrl · August 2011

I don't have personal experience with it, but from what I've heard/read, lots of ladies start having bladder control problems in 2nd and 3rd tri. I imagine with multiples, the timeline for issues like that is moved up a bit, due to the lack of space in there. I would guess the babies moved just right and stimulated your bladder, causing the gush!

As for the mucus - your mucus does increase at times during pregnancy due to hormones. It could also be your mucus plug coming out in bits....don't worry, though! It can come out and regenerate many times over throughout your pregnancy!

I'd say just enjoy your vacation, relax as much as you can, stay hydrated, and pay attention to your body. If you start having major cramps or serious bleeding or anything like that - go to the hospital to get checked out.

Hope you can relax a bit and enjoy the trip away!

Echloe · August 2011

I had it around 14 weeks but that was right after I had my cerclage placed the week before. And when I called the on call MFM about it in a panic he said it was just a side effect of the surgery.

etoyama · August 2011

I'm afraid I dint have any personal experience with this, but I've heard of others ladies experiencing similar things. Regardless I'm so sorry you're scared and nervous. I say if you get just too nervous and really can't relax, then go to the hospital to get checked out. Big (((HUGS)))

jcath · August 2011

I'm sorry that sounds really scary. Take it easy while you are on vacation.

Kitttkattt · August 2011

I did. I had clear to light yellow discharge, sometimes with just a drop of blood started at 19 weeks. It was mucous and totally different from anything I had before. I also had gushes that I thought were maybe pee or thin discharge. My water broke at 21 weeks.I had my babies at 22 weeks. I don't know if it would make a difference or if anything is wrong in your case, but I think you should put yourself on bed rest, see your own doc, and only get up once your doc has answers for you.

Mrs. Mo · August 2011

I'm so sorry you are going through this AND while on vacation.

I don't have any experiance with pink discharge but I have seen practically every other color and each time they have said it's normal (seriously, my lime green ick from last week came back from the lab as nothing). I have also peed myself more times than I can count and Poise pads are now my best friend. I seriously think I need to buy stock in them.

{{{hugs}}} Thankfully the hospital is near-by and hopefully you won't need to go there. If it's keeping you from enjoying your vacation, though, maybe you can go to quickly get checked?

illinigal · August 2011

Thanks ladies. Kitttkattt- now you have me freaked out even more. So I'm guessing your twins didn't make it that early? Hugs to you.

Actually, its not exactly vacation. Dh is at a work conference and I tagged along. He's in training all day and I was going to chill beach and poolside, and spend time with him at night. I'm kicking myself for coming. I think today, I'll just lay around and hope I don't see blood, and if so, I'll go to the hospital immediately. Otherwise, maybe I'll wait until Dh gets out at 5pm and have him take me to the hospital just to see what's going on.

I'll keep you all posted.

ondjima · August 2011

So sorry, it sounds really scary. I agree about putting yourself on bed rest and just taking it really easy.

Keep us updated!

NicoleeBonsai · August 2011

i'm sorry you are dealing with this, i know it must be scary.

i have tinkled in my panties more times than i care to admit this pregnancy. if i throw up, cough, sneeze, laugh - there it goes. it's just what happens, since we have 2 babies in there hanging out on our bladder

i haven't had any mucous, but from what i have read and seen, it is totally normal to have lots of it.

if you are at all concerned, go to the hospital when your H is done for the day. or even go now, just to get it off your mind so you can enjoy the rest of your day.

wordslikeswords · August 2011

I'm sorry you're dealing with this.. and on vacation no less! That sounds so scary. I've definitely heard mucous can change a lot throughout your pregnancy... and that tons of women have bladder issues (I fully expect to pee myself at least once)

. I hope everything is OK. I think if it will make you feel better you might want to go to the hospital. I went when I had those awful cramps and it eased my mind so much knowing LO was OK. You deserve to enjoy your vacation!

ladychicago · August 2011

Oh hon...so scary I am sure. The mucous sounds totally normal, so long as there isn't red bleeding. The pee? I wouldn't be too worried unless it starts to happen regularly. Your babies and your bladder aren't exactly good friends and all sorts of crazy stuff happens. I really hope it is nothing and you can relax and enjoy some sunshine!

Delta04 · August 2011

I am so very sorry that you are dealing with this. I hope all if this will resolve soon. I am sending tons of T&P your way! Keep us posted.

Sunshine05 · August 2011

I'm sorry, how stressful that would be anytime let alone when you're out of your element on vacation. I hope everything is alright with the babies. Sending lots of T&Ps your way!

amers83010 · August 2011

I'm so sorry, sweetie!! I had something similar last week (3rd tri instead of 2nd) but i'll tell you about it anyway. My discharge has been increasing a ton lately- which is normal- but last week i was sitting on the couch, felt my pants and they were drenched! i smelled my pants and couldnt really smell anything, so I put a pantyliner on and watched it all night. The pantyliner stayed dry the entire night. I called the OB and they told me to come in just to check things out. They checked and I totally just pee'd myself. The doc said a baby could have kicked my bladder causing me to leak.

He also said discharge is totally normal and is typically white but can turn a yellowish color once it hits air (he compared it to an apple changing color once cut). I would just watch your discharge and maybe keep a pantyliner on. If you are soaking through pantyliners, def go to the hosp.

I also had some pink spotting pretty early on. That ended up just being bacterial vaginosis.

This is all to say, I think you're fine- but definitely keep a close watch on everything- not that you wouldnt. And please try and enjoy yourself in FL!!!

huge hugs!!

SweetDahlia · August 2011

Praying everything will be okay.

mikeandangie · August 2011

No experience with any of that, but I am glad you're checking it out for your peace of mind. As most weird things during pregnancy, it will probably turn out to be nothing. Keep us posted and (((hugs)))

cbubbles2 · August 2011

That is so scary! I'm sorry this is all happening while you are out of town. Keep us posted and I hope it's nothing critical!

sail123 · August 2011

I am lurking here today and had to respond to this. I don't want to scare you, and I'm sure everything is totally fine, but you should go to L&D at the closest hospital and have them do a swab to make sure the "pee' is not amniotic fluid. It will take them like 5 minutes (plus probably like 45 minutes to get you triaged) and will give you a lot of reassurance. Honestly, twin pregnancies are much more high risk than a singleton pregnancy and you can't be too careful. If on the rare chance you are leaking amniotic fluid, you need antibiotics etc asap.

This happened to me at around 17 weeks and it was pee. It was really helpful for me to get the swab done so I could relax.

I'm sorry, I know how stressful this can be but better to be safe than sorry.

Kitttkattt · August 2011

Im sorry. No my twins didnt make it. Everything will most likely be ok for you. What happened to me is rare. Just rest as much as possible until the discharge goes away or until you have a clear answer,

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