Bloody show? warning pic

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chelle85 · 25/07/2017 09:57

I'm 37 weeks tomorrow and have been having some thick mucusy discharge over the past week or so.

Just been to the bathroom and now there is a pink bloody tinge to it. Is this a show?

I'm a bit worried as I was sent for growth scan last week and told my amniotic fluid was raised (but not excessive) and baby was only on 10th percentile but bump measuring on 50th. I am booked for another scan at 38 weeks to check his growth and worried if I go into labour before then I will have to have a hospital birth instead of midwife centre I had planned.

I know a show doesn't necessarily mean imminent labour but I have been having a lot of pressure, strong but irregular BH and cramping

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Lostmyemailaddress · 25/07/2017 10:03

I had lots that looked like that the day dd3 was born I showed the midwife when I was on delivery suite and she said it was definitely a show.

ruthsmumkath · 25/07/2017 10:11

It was over 30 years ago but I lost my 'plug' it was like a big solid lump of jelly like you get in a pork pie streaked with blood.

I did get that type of stuff before.

My waters broke during the night after I lost the plug and then labour started 12 hours later.

Pip84 · 25/07/2017 10:25

I would probably phone your midwife and just ask to get checked as does look a bit like a show. Just best to be safe cos you might think it is braxton hicks but could be early labour. Good luck.

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chelle85 · 25/07/2017 10:38

I'm going to phone midwife centre and see if they would still let me go there.

Pretty sure (as I can be for a FTM) that they are BH as they seem to be getting more frequent at night (wake me up at least every hour) but then I only have a few in the day. Sounds like I may be gearing up for it though. Had a really tight uncomfortable bump since Saturday aswell

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Pip84 · 25/07/2017 11:42

Sounds like could be heating up for d day. I had braxton hicks with my 2nd for about 3 wks and still had to be induced. Hoping I don't go natural this time as booked in for a c section to get sterilised also. Hopefully you will be fine but probs best just getting checked over.

Sasmac2017 · 27/07/2017 10:02

Hey chelle85, we chatted on another thread. Hope all is ok for you. I can't offer any advice, but I hope all is well with you and baby :)

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chelle85 · 27/07/2017 10:23

Still pregnant...

Midwife confirmed it was a show so could be gearing up but nothing yet. She explained the fluid and measurements a bit better and had no concern about me being a midwife led delivery so that made me feel a bit better.

On the one hand I want to cook him a bit longer so he isn't too tiny (was at 5lb 3oz a week ago so would like him to be at least 6lb when born) but I am so uncomfortable at this stage that it would be nice if he made an appearance pretty soon!

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Sasmac2017 · 28/07/2017 02:56

All the best chelle85, I'm jealous things are starting for you! I can't wait x

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