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post #1 of 32
1/8/08 at 10:16am
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My discharge has increased SIGNIFICANTLY tonight. I am thinking maybe it's my water breaking, but it's coming in gushes (note the plural) about 15-20 minutes apart, not one big gush. Enough to completely wet my panties, and the last time, enough to wet a maxi pad. I've probably had 4-5 gushes so far. And I think I started having Braxton Hicks contractions, but I'm not sure. They were really close together for about a half hour (like 2 minutes apart), if that's what they were. I hardly ever get menstrual cramps, but the discomfort reminded me of that. Kinda like how it feels when I'm feeling I need to go poop, but this is much much less intense.

The discharge has some milky whote mucus associated with it. And I haven't lost my mucus plug that I know of. With two different gushes, I did see two specks of blood though. ?? I mean small specks, like they would be the size of a needle head.

Everytime I get up or move a little, there seems to be a little more "water/discharge" coming out. It's been going on since 3:30am, and it's now 5:15am.

How can I test it to make sure it's amniotic fluid? I read I could use a litmus paper?

Is it all starting? Or is this just watery discharge? Help!
post #2 of 32
1/8/08 at 10:26am
um, i've never started like that before, but it certainly sounds like you could be in labor. i know there are tests you can do to determine the presence of amniotic fluid, but i'm unsure of what they are. i'll keep watching this post, and i'm sure someone will jump in who knows more.

best to you!
hcm
post #3 of 32
1/8/08 at 10:36am
I have heard of fluid gushing like that. Could be labor, but it might not be. I'd say your best bet is to call your OB or MW and let them know what's going on. :bighug Good luck!
post #4 of 32
1/8/08 at 10:37am
Sounds like your water broke to me.. thats how it was for me when my water broke with my dd.. sounds like you are having your baby today mama!
post #5 of 32
1/8/08 at 11:25am
Congratulations: Your gonna be holding your new little one before you know it. It is very common once the water is broken to still gush in intervalls. Partly this is because your fluid does reginerate to some extent, if your doing this at home keep up on you water intake. It will help with exhaustion and dehydration. Also as you walk your pelvis opens allowing fluid that is above the baby to slip past, thus the extra gushes.

This is exciting, good luck and big prayers comming your way.


If you are delivering at home, definetly call the midwives. If with an OB at a hospital I wouldn't call unless your ready to go or have some concerns. They always want you to come right in. Labor could take a while and home is way more comfy than the hospital.
post #6 of 32
1/8/08 at 11:59am
Sounds like you are in labor mama...I had gushes too with my last babe....Sending peaceful labor vibes your way ....Good luck
post #7 of 32
1/8/08 at 12:08pm
Yep I'd vote it's your fluids gushing. With dd#1 my water broke and the midwife said you can tell it's your water breaking (and not pee or lochia) because it can run down your leg all the way to the ankle, and urine doesn't act like that. I guess urine drips but your amniotic fluid runs down like that. Healthy labour vibes to you! Keep us posted! :
post #8 of 32
1/8/08 at 12:09pm
Sounds gross, but smell. If its sweet smelling, it is your amionic(sp) fluid. With DD, I wasn't sure, so I smelt, it definatly wasn't urine smelling and it was sweet. Happy Labour vibes!
post #9 of 32
1/8/08 at 12:16pm
Thread Starter 
Yep. I am sure it's my water/amniotic fluid now. How long did it take me? 4 hours? After a certain point (like when my maxi pad was completely soaked after an hour), I will finally admit that I'm well on my way to having my babe in my arms, hopefully in a day or so. OMG! OMG! OMG! I am not ready!

And ironically, I was the one who posted a thread a couple days ago about being impatient for this little guy to come out. Ha!

OMG OMG OMG

Thanks ladies for the quick replies. You made this much much less stressful for me :
post #10 of 32
1/8/08 at 12:17pm
You can do it, California Mom, your body rocks!
post #11 of 32
1/8/08 at 12:21pm
Congratulations! That's exciting that your water broke
Keep us posted, ok?
post #12 of 32
1/8/08 at 12:45pm
I agree with the "stay at home" advice - my water broke with ds and labour didn't start right away, so I was wandering the halls at the hospital ALLLLL night, and missed out on a night of sleep. Rest and labour at home while you can. Keep us updated!
post #13 of 32
1/8/08 at 12:48pm
Weeee! Can't wait to hear the update.
post #14 of 32
1/8/08 at 12:50pm
Awww I can't wait to hear about the birth, hes coming!!!
post #15 of 32
1/8/08 at 12:50pm
I meant to send you some smooth labor vibes
post #16 of 32
1/8/08 at 12:55pm
YAY!!!! That sounds exactly like my last birth. Nipple stimulation really helped get things going but it took a while. Happy labor vibes and hugs to you!
Angela
post #17 of 32
1/8/08 at 1:01pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by AngelaB View Post
Nipple stimulation really helped get things going but it took a while.
I'm sure my husband will oblige!

And after I wrote my last post, I got up and BOOM, a huge gush of water down my legs. Thankfully I'm at home, and thankfully I had a sweatshirt handy so my carpet didn't get wet! There's no denying it now. HOLY CRAP!!

PS I'm feeling the good vibes from you all, and it's making me happy
post #18 of 32
1/8/08 at 1:26pm
Best of luck to you!!! Easy labor vibes!!!!!!!!!!
post #19 of 32
1/8/08 at 1:38pm
Can't wait to hear about the new arrival! Happy Birthing!
post #20 of 32
1/8/08 at 1:46pm
Sending you smoothe and easy labor thoughts...
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