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I Know It's a Stupid Question....

MarisaKathleenMarisaKathleen member
in September 2012 Moms

I know it's a stupid question, but I can't Google it at work, so I'm going to ask you ladies instead.  Do I have to lose my mucas plug/have a bloody show in order to go into labor?  I've been having contractions in my back since last night, stronger than BH, but not timeable or for a specific amount of time, and when I walked into work this morning I had 3 "HOLY COW YOUR BABY DROPPED!" comments.  Even as I reread this I think "You are such a FTM...if you're in labor, you'll know" but since I'm 80 minutes from my hospital, I get nervous being at work when I start feeling weird.

I called and left a message for my doc just to see if I'm jumping the gun or should pop over for a visit, but I'm just curious about the plug/show stuff and if this is just my body getting ready, or if it's something I should just ignore.


Nancy James 9.1.12

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Re: I Know It's a Stupid Question....

  • AlinnJoAlinnJo member
    From what I have read and from previous experiences on here, you do NOT have to lose your mucus plug to go into labor.
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  • marhar7106marhar7106 member
    You do not have to lose your mucus plug to go into labor! It's definitely a good thing that you called your doctor. It doesn't sound like you're in active labor since your contractions aren't timeable, but I definitely wouldn't ignore any signs of labor just because you haven't lost your mucus plug. Good luck :)
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  • thebanichthebanich member
    I never noticed losing my plug with DD. Some people do... some people don't :)
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  • OceanLover26OceanLover26 member
    Yes, you can still go into labor! You did good by calling! I had awful back labor with my first baby two weeks before he came.  It lasted 2 days. It was AWFUL contractions.   When they get able to be timed for a while I would kick things into gear :) Good luck!
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  • hmp1hmp1 member

    imageschiggins:
    I never noticed losing my plug with DD. Some people do... some people don't :)

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  • aly401aly401 member

    I lost mine a couple weeks ago and although I have been having BH contractions every day and at  last weeks appt (last wed) I was at 2cm, 90% and 0 station I am not in labor. 

    I think you did the right thing to call your dr - especially since you are so far away from the hospital.

    Good luck! 

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  • BostonDbleBostonDble
    You did the right thing by calling your doctor, my doctor tells me all the time that the MP is nothing to be concerned about if you or don't loose it and most women she said don't. Your not silly your careful and that's always a good thing!!
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  • Jams1002Jams1002 member
    I'm glad you asked this, I was wondering the same thing.
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