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18-1-2009 - L&D Visit

My mood while writing this blog: All Right

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Yesterday morning I thought I felt a slight trickle. Never had the sensation before. I knew it wasn't pee but wasn't sure if it was fluid or discharge....so yucky! It was odorless and clear fluid. Mind you it happened twice and a very small amount. All day it was gnawing on the back of mind what it was. Finally at 5pm my DH said why don't you just call for peace of mind. If it had been during the week I know I would of called my OB office. I did and the really nice Dr said if your concerned enough to call then come in for a quick check. The circumstances were odd that my folks were stopping by (long story) so I could easily leave the kids.

We went and ended up getting a full check. Bub's heart beat was 127-130 (I thought a little low but they weren't concerned. I also had some contractions. Nothing out of the ordinary, I've been having that for weeks. The exam was VERY painful. When not in labor your cervix isn't exactly in place and is much further back. She said exams aren't nearly as bad when in labor.

The results were it wasn't fluid and I'm 3cm (I was 1cm on Thurs) so I've had progress. I still remain at 50% effaced. She was right, and I have been spotting a little brown since...it was an intense exam. They were SO kind and it did give me peace of mind so I could rest last night.

I really want this all to be over. I'm tired of feeling like a human time bomb. I just want my life back or a life for that matter. I know life will once again be different once Chloe arrives but a least I can participate in it. The kids are very excited to meet lil Chloe as we all are and in the morning the kids check to see if I'm still here.

That's all for now........................................................................

Quick question - How dilated does one need to be for the plug to fall out? I've never had that happen and also never dialted without being in realy labor.

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3 Comments on L&D Visit


mizrach7 - Sunday, 18 Jan
My plug fell out yesterday at once, but they said I wasn't dielated AT ALL! Dunno how it fell out then, cause I wasn't having contractions either... when they checked me, it also hurt like crazy! I hope this is over soon for both of us.

bezzi44 - Sunday, 18 Jan
I wish it had have been fluid! When I came in yesterday they said if I was 3cm, they'd break my water. Anything less, they'd have to give me cytotec. So that's good news if you end up having to be induced. No idea about the mucus plug. I've only lost mine in labor.

One of the nurses was telling me yesterday that Saturday morning is very busy for them. They have a lot of people come in but she siad there were a lot of 'regulars' those that come in at the sign of one twinge. I'm pretty sure you didn't fall in that category! The whole way the water breaks it so unclear! Unless of course it's a gush! You did the right thing.

It's going to be soon b/c you're showing progress!

Labor dust XXXX

jandsdawes - Sunday, 18 Jan
Glad that everything checked out ok. Sounds like an awesome staff in L&D that didn't make you feel like a bother by coming in.