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.

Wow, that is wonderful - have not been following your threads, are you having a natural birth? It's great to get to 38 weeks with twins. Best of luck to you, and your ready to go babies!

In answer to your question bubble, n I don't think you can stop your body going into labour by sheer will! But you know what they say about the watched pot that never boils! It still sounds as though the time is nigh!

Bubble... are you still around?

Unfortunately ,yes, I'm still here. I was really hoping something would have happened by now but I'm trying to stay positive. The twins are moving regularly and I suspect I'm dilating very slowly. I'm still getting bits and pieces of 'show' particularly after a bath and out in the car earlier with DH every road bump brought tears to my eyes . I've taken comfort pupce from what you've said about it being possible to be 3 - 4cm dilated and not in active labour. I'm getting lots of strong B Hicks, particularly in the evenings, sometimes V. uncomfortable but they don't progress. The MW I spoke to when booking the date for induction said it's not uncommon for women to go into spontaneous labour the day before the induction date - something about mind over matter maybe? I 'feel' dilated, if that makes sense and I wouldn't be surprised if I'm already 2cm already. Oh well, a lot can happen between now and Wednesday so fingers crossed

Oh so sorry bubble, I thought you had gone quiet and therefore "it" was underway. You probably don't feel this way, but Wednesday is very nearly here you know! and hopefully as your m/w said, something will happen before that.

pupce???? Sorry, pupuce

I agree with you Bubble....