mucous plug

[cutzimo]

Hi ladies! I am 36 weeks and 4 days and I had an exam yesterday. My doctor told me I was 2cm and 20% thinned out and that baby is very low. She told me to be as active as I wanted so I took the dog for a nice long walk. After that my pelvis ached so bad and I was having a lot of pressure in my bum back and pelvis area so bad that I couldn't sleep last night. This afternoon I lost my plug, I have no doubt. I was wondering if anyone had any input on what I can expect next. This is my first baby and I'm a bit of a distance out from the hospital so I'm nervous about the whole process

[lovnMRnCJ]

Keep an eye on it. My water had to be broken by the doctor

[cutzimo]

That is exactly how I feel! It feels like I am severely constipated, a painful amount of pressure in my bum and pelvis. I called the doctor and their advice to me was to wait for regular contractions or for my membrane to rupture

[lovnMRnCJ]

If you have lost your plug you need to contact your doctor. When I went into labor with my first child, I felt like I had to poop but nothing was coming out. 11 hours later my daughter was born! Call your doctor they could possibly admit you.  Good luck!