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A few things that are probably TMI but I'm just wondering.....

I'm 38 weeks and 1 day.

1. Baby hasn't moved much today is that normal? I have felt her here and there but no major movements like there have been recently.
2. When I poop I'm afraid I'll push this lil girl out! Any one else had/having potty issues.
3. Lots of mucus lately! Ewwww. Normal?!? Is  it probably my plug?
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1967331 tn?1327880044
@steph... thats good you are getting contractions!!! the end is very near... i lost my plug  in bits and pieces about 2 days before i went into labor so maybe you will be going in soon
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1755745 tn?1313367131
I've never lost my plug, but I've had to wear a panty liner for a whie now. I think I must be losing it slowly rather than in one big glob. Maybe that is the same thing happening to you? As far as constipation goes, I've mostly avoided it by eating a several prunes every day. That's been my most successful go-to :)
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1755745 tn?1313367131
I've never lost my plug, but I've had to wear a panty liner for a whie now. I think I must be losing it slowly rather than in one big glob. Maybe that is the same thing happening to you? As far as constipation goes, I've mostly avoided it by eating a several prunes every day. That's been my most successful go-to :)
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Thanks!!!!! Baby has moved alot more today! Phew! :) do I feel lots better about that. I figured it my have been my plug. Ever since the mucus has started the contractions started. But they rte too far apart. I'm just getting closer. Thanks for responding!!!
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1967331 tn?1327880044
1- could be normal because baby is running out of room any type of movement as small as it may seem counts... if you are still concerned i wouldnt hesitate to call dr better to be safe than sorry
2-constipation is very normal... i didnt have it too much with my first but this second one really killed me with the constipation... try eating lota of fiber and drinking lots of water... some dr say milk of magnesia is safe during pregnany...it taste really nasty... but ask you dr what you can and cant take for it each dr suggest something different.
3- very well could be mucus plug... thay means the end is very near it could be a couple weeks to a couple days away just keep a look out!!!

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