Updated: Possible mucous plug... Freaked out

Smallllmin · March 2014

I took a shower this morning and then got out and noticed a glob of thick and sticky mucous with bright red blood in it on the bottom of the tub. I picked it up with a tissue, and after googling, it looks and sounds just like the mucous plug. I have had no unusual discharge or spotting as of right now. I emailed my dr and he said to stay off my feet and to come in for a sonogram tomorrow evening. I feel like this is so far away, and my mom suggested I go to the ER. I'm really stressed about this. I think it might make sense to go to the ER in case I'm dilated at all. Has anyone else had any experience with this? I'm only 15 1/2 weeks btw.

Update: I emailed the dr and asked if I should go to the ER and I was really stressed out. He told me to go to L&D instead. They checked my cervix with the speculum and t/v ultrasound and a regular ultrasound. Everything looked normal, and she said it could have been from stress, and to call back if it happens again. Obviously, I feel a lot better... The bonus was I got a sneak peak of our brand new L&D ward

Thanks for all your positive thoughts!

mrsdanielleM2010 · March 2014

No experience, @Smallllmin‌ but if you aren't comfortable waitng until tomorrow to feel more comfortable, go to the er. I do know that mucus plugs can grow back if they are still needed. Also, try to focus on that your doctor isn't concerned. I hope it's nothing, good luck. (Hugs)

SingleMom31 · March 2014

If you do go to the hospital, I'd recommend going to labor & delivery triage instead. You'll get the OB on call, they'll have the right equipment for the sonogram, and (in my experience) was less expensive than the ER. It was a trick my OB told me last time.

JustCricket · March 2014

I would just follow your doctor's orders on this....

eta- going to the er just causes added stress, more money out of pocket, and possible bad advice from an er doc. I trust my ob over an er doc

LM915 · March 2014

mamakate12345 said:
I would follow your doc's instructions and take it easy. A mucous plug will regenerate if that is truly what it was. I wouldn't assume it was though...it was likely some funky discharge. Unless you are having stomach pains (contractions) I would wait until tomorrow. There is nothing they would be able to do at the ER anyways except an ultrasound.

I agree with all this. Sorry you're having a scare!