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Childbirth

How big is a show?

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Mistiek · 17/02/2007 00:27

Hello, Just wanted to know how big is a show? I did not have show with DS1 so have no idea what it looks like. I have been feeling very crampy and have had an uncomfortable lower dull ache in my back all night and have just gone to the loo and when I wiped there was a lump of mucus (sorry) about the size of a 1p coin - it was not a creamy colour like my usual discharge but slightly pinky brown - but no blood streeks?

Could this be a show? Can you only partly loose your mucus plug? I am only 34 weeks so a bit worried things are happening too soon as have had some complications this pregnancy and baby is meassuring 36 weeks - any advice?

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dressedupnowheretogo · 17/02/2007 00:29

when i had mine it was lots of clear jelly that smelt sweet sorry f too much info as i lost my waters which was loads it got like you decribed

i wouldring your labour ward they atre best people to speak to

hth

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dressedupnowheretogo · 17/02/2007 00:30

it was also the size of maybe half a five pund note or panty liner

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dressedupnowheretogo · 17/02/2007 00:32

are you ok?

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Mistiek · 17/02/2007 00:36

Just dont want to sound silly to them as I am only 34 weeks! I dropped 2 weeks ago, baby is engaged and I have had mild contractions on and off for 2 weeks but midwife said its nothing to worry about so just worried I am panicking for nothing. you know how stupid the hospital can make someone feel!
Is it possible to start loosing your show weeks before labour? It was really a small amount but definately mucus! Can anything else cause mucus?

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Mistiek · 17/02/2007 00:38

I have also had very heavy discharge for the last few days - could this cause some mucus?

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dressedupnowheretogo · 17/02/2007 00:40

maybe but i would ringfor sure just in case dont ring nhs direct they will only send you there any way

looking silly is better than regrets

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dressedupnowheretogo · 17/02/2007 00:41

a fellow mner on my pst natal thread had something similar im sure and she went into labour at 36 weeks

not to worry you or anything

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Mistiek · 17/02/2007 00:45

Thanks may just do that...

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Mistiek · 17/02/2007 00:54

Well just spoke to the labour ward and they have advised me to take two paracetamol and have a warm bath to slow all the movement down and put a pad on and go to bed. If I have any more blood tinged or pink show to let them know - they are not worried about a clear show - and if I get any pains that are regular....

So its off to bed for me then - fingers crossed nothing more happens this evening! and lets hope I can not worry about this and go to sleep... Nightie night

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dressedupnowheretogo · 17/02/2007 00:56

good night and good luck
hope all is well in the morning please let me know when yr lo arrives wouldlove to follow this convo on

jayneallport81 at hotmail dot co dot uk

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Mistiek · 17/02/2007 00:58

will definately do - thanks for the advice its nice to know there is someone out there when needed!

Will let you know if anything happens!