Mucus plug? Already?

[Genevevex]

Ug. This pregnancy has been terrible.

Going to the bathroom tonight, and as I wipe there is a really THICK clear discharge. Like, it won't come off onto the toilet paper it's so thick--I can grab it between my fingers and pull it a bit. Could this be part of my mucus plug? I never lost mine with my previous two pregnancies.

Hubby and I had sex last night, but that's never been an issue before... I'm a little worried now, especially since it's so early at only 21 weeks. No other symptoms, though.

Maybe I should ring the doctor in the morning?

 

[jellybeanxx]

You can lose parts throughout pregnancy and it regenerates. As long as it's not bloody, it's nothing to worry about. Do give your doctor a call though if you want some reassurance, it's what they're there for.

 

[Genevevex]

You can lose parts throughout pregnancy and it regenerates. As long as it's not bloody, it's nothing to worry about. Do give your doctor a call though if you want some reassurance, it's what they're there for.

That makes me feel a little better. Everything I read was talking about signs of premature labor. My next appointment is next week, and I really don't want to have to go in early unless I really have to.

 

[mssk]

Yes like Jellybeanxx said, your mucus plug regenerates throughout the pregnancy. Unless you see blood there shouldn't be reason for concern. I have had it earlier this pregnancy than in past pregnancies as well.

 

[Genevevex]

Update: I went ahead and called the doctor, since I had more of this same discharge the next afternoon. I just wanted to be safe.

They checked me out and looked at things under a microscope and everything. Said everything is fine; no infections, no signs of prelabor, nothing. Likely it might have been part of the mucus plug, which would regrow, or even just a change in my hormones.

 

[jellybeanxx]

Glad you got some reassurance. Always best to check if you're worried, even just for the peace of mind.