38+6 went swimming now have worry. Plug?!!!

[Ladyopheliastar]

went for a swim this morning to try and ease up the edema. Got out and when I went to the toliet notice blood (red/fresh) and clear mucus. Now has turned dark brown like end /beginning of a period. Is this the plug? Or have I damaged something? Eek!

That sounds like your plug, but with dc3 mine came away about a week before she was born

It does sound like your plug. The movement of swimming probably helped moving things along a little .
It can bleed a little when it comes away, apparently, but if there is more red blood I would get it checked out.

Thanks, ladies. I will keep an eye on it. (So to speak!)

According to one of the pregnancy books, if your show is reddish / pinkish you will hold your baby in your hands with 24-48 hours. It happened to me

Good luck

OMG!

Ladyopheliastar You never know. Not everything in books is true, but could happen. Either way, wish you all the best.

Yes, mine came away on the day I DD was born.
38+2 iirc.

But, of course, it doesn't necessarily mean you'll go into labour today or tomorrow.

Ooooh excited for you . Hope it all goes well!

lost my plug at 34 weeks; i'm now 39 weeks... so don't panic!

might be awhile yet.

I lost my plug on a Saturday at almost 38 wks and baby was born on the Monday (38wks exactly)! I didn't take much notice or think I should perhaps get things more organised, stupidly thought I would have plenty of time to get the ironing done etc!

Just have small amounts of brown period like discharge still. Didn't see bits of plug and haven't either...

Please, check with your hospital. Give them a call and they willput our mind at rest.