Pregnancy - Canyon Country,CA

I have read the other answers and just wanted to put in my two cents worth. Yes, you are starting labor. Probably a good idea to call the doctor and let him/her know. But, if you go to the hospital, they will send you home if you are not dialated a certain amount. My suggestion would be to stay at home as long as possible. It is way more comfortable. You will be hooked up to all kinds of things once you get to the hospital and moving around is more difficult. Congratulations, baby is on it's way!

Mucous plugs can regenerate, that's not a sign of labor. However the cramping is a sign. Relax, have a bath. If you're having back pain at all start crawling around the house for everything. Back pain is a sign of bad baby position, and crawling can help to reposition the baby.

Definitely call your doctor b/c you are likely in labor!
- Make sure your bag is packed
- Eat something b/c they probably won't let you eat once you get to the hospital
- Take a shower (not a bath)
*** Congratulations!****

Sounds like labor to me!!!
Call your Dr./CNM!
Happy birthing!

It is possible you are starting labor. Call your doctor and tell them about what you are experiencing.

Congratulations!!!

Yeahhhhhh! Congrats! Baby is on the way!

It just might be! Call the doc's office! (And pack your bag if you haven't already!)

Brown mucus was probably your plug. Start timing those contractions - sounds like motherhood is in your very immediate future. Congratulations!!!!!!

Happy Birthday :-) !!!
Call your doctor and your hubby, pack a bag, maybe take a shower. Call grandparents and friends.

Most of all RELAX get ready to snuggle and enjoy meeting your baby.

Oh yes! By the time you read my answer, you prob will have baby! The brown stuff was your mucus plug, which protects from infection. Try to relax as most of the pain is from the resistance of labor. Breathe!
Congrats. L.

The discharge is the mucuous plug.
For number 2 three months ago I lost the plug on Sunday night, had contractions (bad cramping) every 20 minutes. Monday at 5PM I went to the clinic to get checked as the water hadn't broken yet. In fact, I had intense but spaced contractions, the water broke at 7 PM and Pia was born at 10.30 PM.
Hope this helps.

The mucus plug can come out days before labor really starts (labor can be long the first time your body goes through it), so don't worry if the contractions just stop happening ("false" contractions at this stage are fairly common). Just rest and relax, your body is getting ready. And just to reiterate other responses... Stay at home as long as possible. You can't eat at the hospital (some don't even let you drink... just ice chips) and it's hard to relax there. Don't worry about labor, no matter what happens every birth that ends with a healthy baby is a successful birth.

The labor is starting..... Mine.. two times like that. They babies were born in next 48 hours.

No need to call your OB or relatives as early 1st stage labor can be a slow process. It is perfectly fine to take a bath as long as your water hasn't broken. Relax and go about your day as you normally would. When contractions are around 4 minutes apart, lasting a minute and this has gone on for at least an hour plus you have "shut down" (not talking or wanting to move anymore) then it is time to go to the hospital - the nurses will call your OB once you are there. Trust that you and your body can do this!
L.

It is a beautiful day to have a baby. Let him or her out.... more momma power to you!!!

call your doc, or go on to the hosp, when i had my daughter that morning, i woke up to me leaking, not like water breaking. and i went to the hosp they told me nope not yet, and soon as i stood up to put my clothing back on my water broke,
So i would go call or go to the hosp

I bet by the time you read this.The little one is here on on his or her way. HAPPY BABY God Bless. Mom of 4, G-grandma of 5 and gg-grandma (nana) of4.

Sounds like labor is getting started! This stage can last a while though so save your energy. Take a nice walk, take a nap, eat a little bit, sip water and enjoy your belly while you still can! :)

I know its tempting to sit an just time contractions, but at this stage, just trust your body, let it do its thing. Bake cookies or something distracting yet relaxing.

When you notice the contractions start to demand your attention and you need to breath through them and you no longer pay attention to things going on around you during one, then call the family and consider heading to the hospital.

When things get intense, remember, You only have to handle one contraction at a time. Don't get overwhelmed with the entire process ahead of you. One at a time!

Trust your maternal instinct! Cheering you on!!