A show! Or the beginnings of one I think.

[bubble99]

Had a sweep yesterday at 10am, I'm 38 weeks pg with twins and booked for induction next Wednesday. I've noticed since the sweep that my 'pet pile' has been back to haunt me and I've had a brownish vaginal discharge. This afternoon I went on a cheesecake finding mission to the shops and definately felt 'heavier' in my pelvis. I had a bath at about 5.30pm and noticed a mucousy blob while washing 'down below'. It's not bloody but it's definately blobby. I know that there can be days between the 'show' and the onset of labour but is this true for first labours only or subsequent ones as well. All advice gratefully received. I'm trying not to get too excited. With my first DS there was a 12 hour interval between the 'show' and 3cm dilation.
With DS2 I was induced.

Sounds like a show to me! Here they come.... Good luck!

I think the sweep has helped the plug get disloged.... you may well be in early stages, I mean you are 38 weeks with twins !
Keep us posted !

bubble99 sounds like things are definitely on the move. How exciting. Good luck. xx

wey-hey!! best of luck!!!

Never had a show for No 1 and 2 but did for No3 - it was about 24 hours before labour started I think. Good luck bubble - I feel in awe of women carrying twins and giving birth to them, not to mention raising them when they are babies. Hope all goes well for you and look forward to seeing your birth announcement!

Oh please oh pleeeease, I do hope so.

ooooooooooo how exciting. keep us updated as much as you can!

Had show with DD2 about 6 hours before contractions started. Show at 2pm, contractions at 8pm, born 3.30am.

Must be the real thing and soon - good luck!

Good luck for a quick and safe delivery.

come on the bubble twins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wow - 38 wks with twins - RESPECT!

sounds exactly what i had with dd2 (although without the sweep)

very similar actually so im hopeful for you!

how exciting

I'm now going to spend the ret of the evening running (well, waddling) to the loo to inspect. No, I'm not I'm going to be very sensible and get an early(ish) night in case things develop tomorrow.
Pupuce - I'm definately going to ask about the possibility of having the epidural sited but not activated until completely necessary to enable me to stay mobile for as long as possible.

what about a long walk and then bed bubble? come on honey, indulge me, lets have twin twin birthdays.

OK a long walk to the 'fridge for cheesecake. My SIL gave me her birthing ball earlier so I'll have a bounce on that whilst eating - does that count?

I have huge respects for women who want a natural birth (or at least vaginal) with twins... you go girl!

come on twinnies - time to come out

Thanks guys
I hope I can give you some progress details soon. I've just walked to the kitchen to sort out supper (Curry, need you ask!) and I'm definately getting twinges. The bizarre thing about carrying twins is that I can simultaneously feel as though I'm being poked around in all areas, I can feel twin 2's foot under my right hip and twin 1's goodness knows what under my left.
Cheers pupuce As you might have noticed I am rabidly pro choice re: birthing methods but I must admit I was surprised by the reaction of the doctors yesterday when I elected to try for vaginal delivery, they asked if I was sure 3 times and I began then to question whether I was making the right decision in not going for a CS. I was told that I was an ideal candidate for VB, 2 previous vb's for big babies. My main reason is that I also have two DS's and the prospect of a scar, BF twins and running after the little monkeys over half term week is not appealing. I have, however warned DH that I intend to stay in hospital until they kick me out as I know that even with help and support at home I'm not going to be able to rest and get to grips with BF twins.

Where abouts are you bubble ? do you mind saying? which hospital you're going to?

Kingston Hospital in Surrey. I had my 2 previous deliveries there and was very happy. It's a fairly new unit (about 12 years old I think) and seems to be well staffed. When I had DS1 I was working as a staff nurse at the hospital and I think I may have got a good deal, single room from delivery till discharge and DH stayed in the room with me. With DS2, who was induced, I knew the anaesthetist on call and had primed him to be ready to give me an epidural if required (in the end it wasn't.) Perks of the job? Too true, we don't get many! There's also a natural birthing suite with pools, massage etc. which I'm sure isn't typical of most NHS facilities.
In addition, for those who wish to have it, they offer the nuchal translucency scan as part of their standard ante natal care.

You're a tad too far for me otherwise I'd have offered to give you a (free) hand when you got home....
Good luck!

Thanks pupuce, I'm sure I'll be seeking your advice anyway (you're a BF counsellor aren't you?) on BF twins. I've just got a BF pillow called EZ2nurse from the internet. It's an inflatable job which fits around the body and provides support for the back. Not glam BF twins, BF a singleton has such a serene quality to it, with twins it's not quite as graceful is it!

Best of luck ! Keep us posted !

I am a BF counsellor but will admit twins are not my speciality. If I don't know Tiktok will or I do know a BF counsellor who specialises in twins... or TAMBA of course !

TAMBA are good, I got the suggestion for the BF pillow from them.

Well, an uneventful night. Definately a bit more of a 'pink' tinge when I wipe - so, who knows. I've decided not to expect anything to happen soon, then I won't be disappointed and may have a nice surprise this weekend. Do you think you can stop your body going in to labour if you're wanting it to happen too much?