MommaOfalotta Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I was at Toys R Us today when I went to the restroom... and stop right now if you dont want to read a little TMI.. but my underwear was a little wet. Definitely more than usual. I thought it odd but it didnt really worry me. Well my friends are making me feel like I should have called my Dr. I feel fine.. nothing has happened since. Baby boy is still wiggling like crazy. Last night I thought I felt a little gush after being in the pool but I mean.. if this was amniotic fluid, it wouldnt leak and then just stop for 24 hours right? It would leak more often? I read online about increased discharge and cervical fluid in the 3rd Trimester? That makes me feel a little better. My gut is telling me we're fine. P.S. I have an appointment first thing Monday morning. P.P.S. For some reason I feel totally inappropriate posting this on here:001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Yes, you can gush, then just slightly leak if the baby's head stops up the hole. If you think, at all, that you are leaking fluid, you must call your doctor or midwife and ask what they want you to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 If in doubt, get checked. I'd get checked, honestly. If you have had your membranes rupture, there's risk of infection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 Gush may have not been the best word. Frankly I felt like I peed just a little, and I might add I was laughing pretty hard at the time. My MIL said she had this frequently with her second. Im feeling confident that it wasnt my water but I was induced with dd so I have never experienced it before. Hmph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I had this happen a week before delivering my last. I actually felt a small gush and was wet through my pants. Went home and got everything ready to leave for the hospital... And nothing else happened. If you spike a temp or if the movement slows, I'd definitely get checked. Personally, I kept an eye on things and decided against going in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssavings Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 My OB told me to lay down on my side for a while, then stand up and see if more "gushes"? Not sure, he's a pretty old-school OB, but that was his suggestion. My water trickled for a while with DD4. I knew it was leaking, but it wasn't a lot at all until I walked up the stairs to get to the birthing center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 My OB told me to lay down on my side for a while, then stand up and see if more "gushes"? Not sure, he's a pretty old-school OB, but that was his suggestion. My water trickled for a while with DD4. I knew it was leaking, but it wasn't a lot at all until I walked up the stairs to get to the birthing center. I read this same thing online just now.. Im laying down as we speak!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 I had this happen a week before delivering my last. I actually felt a small gush and was wet through my pants. Went home and got everything ready to leave for the hospital... And nothing else happened. If you spike a temp or if the movement slows, I'd definitely get checked. Personally, I kept an eye on things and decided against going in. Thats what Im thinking.. If it happens again I wont hesitate. The last few days his movement had kind of slowed (counting kicks still proved he was pretty active)-I know hes getting kind of scrunched at this point, but today hes been wiggling all around, so I feel good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 With my 2nd my water broke enough for a tiny leak then baby dropped and plugged the leak. The L&D nurses were skeptical when they checked me but it was definitely amniotic fluid. So yes, it's possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Mine broke but not completely when I was in a checkout line! It wasn't a huge gush and wan't noticeable to anyone else, so I wasn't even positive my water broke. I had been having strong B-H contractions that day. The doctor wanted me to come in and they confirmed I was leaking fluid. I was checked in later that night, was having contractions but still had to be induced, and had DD the next day (3 weeks before EDD). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Whatever you do, if you do go in, don't let them do an internal exam. There is no real danger with a small leak since it can just as easily stop and you still carry to term--unless they do an internal exam. Then there is a risk of infection. They can check to see what it is for sure and make sure amniotic fluid levels are okay without an internal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasRachel Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 My OB told me to lay down on my side for a while, then stand up and see if more "gushes"? Not sure, he's a pretty old-school OB, but that was his suggestion. My water trickled for a while with DD4. I knew it was leaking, but it wasn't a lot at all until I walked up the stairs to get to the birthing center. Both times my water broke, i was in bed. With dd I had the "movie" water breaking with a huge gush that just kept coming. With my last DS, I felt like I had peed even though nothing had happened, like laughing or sneezing. I got up, went to the bathroom, and nothing. Laid back down, had to go to the bathroom, and leaked before I got there. This kept happening. Any time I stood up I leaked. I finally googled it to see if my water had broke because it was so different than dd. After about an hour of this I decided to call the dr and go in. By the time I got to the hospital 45 min away I was having contractions so it was obvious I was in labor. Ended up with a csection at 2 am. It's an easy test to see if your water broke. Better safe than an infection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 With the little amount that it was, Im hoping I'm right. I have an appointment Monday. If I were to have it happen again or feel like I lost any more fluid at all, I would definitely want to get checked. Ive been so positive that he will be stubborn and come after his due date. Now Im thinking I might really want to get things ready now, just in case:001_smile: Im hoping for a VBAC so anytime he comes on his own will work for me! Im really trying to avoid being induced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shell0830 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 This is also TMI, but maybe will make you feel better about the pool. Everytime I get out of a pool or bath while pg, I leak. :o I thought my water leaked the first time(it felt like a heavy period but only lasted a few seconds), but then it consistently happened each time after leaving water. I saw a study that states water does not travel up the vagina, but after I experienced it, I beg to differ. Let us know what you do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Whatever you do, if you do go in, don't let them do an internal exam. There is no real danger with a small leak since it can just as easily stop and you still carry to term--unless they do an internal exam. Then there is a risk of infection. They can check to see what it is for sure and make sure amniotic fluid levels are okay without an internal. :iagree::iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Amniotic fluid has a distinct smell. Not bad, just different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissad2 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 My water broke with this last one. It started as a trickle and then it was gushing out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaNZ Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Amniotic fluid has a distinct smell. Not bad, just different. I was going to suggest that you smell it too. It's a bit gross, but you'll know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 As an FYI, the amniotic fluid test will come back positive if there is any blood in the discharge. My water broke distinctly with my oldest, *I* thought it broke with #4, but was told later it didn't...although test was positive, and I felt kind of a "pop" and a little gush...the fluid was a bit bloody...she was born less than 2 hrs. later, so *something* happened that 4th of July afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 If you really had to pee and were laughing I bet you just leaked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Gush may have not been the best word. Frankly I felt like I peed just a little, and I might add I was laughing pretty hard at the time. My MIL said she had this frequently with her second. Im feeling confident that it wasnt my water but I was induced with dd so I have never experienced it before. Hmph. TMI alert! I did this OFTEN during this last pregnancy; I would feel "wet" in my underwear (just enough to be uncomfortable) - it was never amniotic fluid. When is your next check up? In general, you should have it checked out because there is a risk of infection IF it was your water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 UPDATE: Nothing else has happened at all. Not another drop. My next appointment is tomorrow. Im feeling very confident that it wasn't my water. After reading all of these posts though Im so excited for it to actually happen :) I was induced with dd and Im really hoping he will come on his own. Especially hoping for a vbac. Thanks to all you ladies :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Mom Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I suggest getting checked out. I thought once I was leaking with my twins, went in and had to be seen by the male ob since my regular female was away. He checked me and then *had to look at my underwear under microscope to check the kind of fluid*. Now, talk about embarrassing!!! Of course it was pee, but so dilute due to my high level of hydration as I was drinking constantly due to low amniotic fluid to begin with. Better safe than sorry though!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Just an update! Had our appointment this morning, talked to Dr. Looks like I peed myself and didnt even know it! Ahh the joys of pregnancy! ;) Doc said if it would have been my water leaking, it wouldn't have stopped like it did. Thanks everyone for the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiebug_1976 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Glad to know all is well. Pregnancy brings on some quite unexpected experiences, doesn't it? LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 Glad to know all is well. Pregnancy brings on some quite unexpected experiences, doesn't it? LOL!! Yes! Yes, it does! I thought I knew what to expect with this being the second pregnancy but its true what they say--every pregnancy is different:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shell0830 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Oh good, I was wondering about an update. Hopefully now you can relax enjoy the rest of your pregnancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Just an update! Had our appointment this morning, talked to Dr. Looks like I peed myself and didnt even know it! Ahh the joys of pregnancy! ;) Doc said if it would have been my water leaking, it wouldn't have stopped like it did. Thanks everyone for the advice! I'm guessing that he means you wouldn't have had a leak, then gone days without any more? Because with both dd and ds, I've had amniotic fluid leak, but been more than 12 hours from any further labor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 I'm guessing that he means you wouldn't have had a leak, then gone days without any more? Because with both dd and ds, I've had amniotic fluid leak, but been more than 12 hours from any further labor. Yes thats what he meant. This happened Saturday and my appointment was this morning. Not a drop between the two:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 Oh good, I was wondering about an update. Hopefully now you can relax enjoy the rest of your pregnancy. How sweet, Thank you! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Glad to read the update! FWIW, my water broke on its own for both girls and it was like a glass of water being tipped over. I did have a gush both times. I always remember "TACO" from my birthing class...Time, Amount, Color, Odor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 Glad to read the update! FWIW, my water broke on its own for both girls and it was like a glass of water being tipped over. I did have a gush both times. I always remember "TACO" from my birthing class...Time, Amount, Color, Odor. Awesome to hear! I will have to remember TACO! Thats great:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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