My wife just lost her mucous plug.....

[aquaman]

It was gross, and does that mean that my son will be born soon?

[SeattleGirl]

1. Sure does!

Please let us know when aquaspawn arrives!

[aquaman]

2. Hey SeattleGirl......

The time is coming..... God help me. I am ready..I have it easy though.

[SeattleGirl]

9. I wish many blessings on you, your wife, and

aquaspawn. Please let us know when the little one arrives!

[Heidi]

3. Can you get another mucous plug at the pharmacy?

:shrug:

Heidi (I don't know nuthin' 'bout birthin' no babies)

[aquaman]

4. No....

How are you my friend??? The loss of the mucous plug at this stage means that a screaming baby is on it's way.

[Heidi]

6. Alrighty!

I'll light some candles and burn some incense for acquaboy's debut! Love, guidance and protection to all three of you, my friend. :hug: :loveya:

[aquaman]

7. Oh I think.....

That we have a day or two. I appreciate the thoughts and kind words. My wife is scared to death, men have it soooooo easy!!

[orleans]

5. time to go! bye bye. see you at the hospital. and congrats! n/t

[enigmatic]

8. I'm sending

all the good vibes I can possibly muster your way, my friend. Although I've had no desire to have children, I realize that it's a monumental occurance, and I can't think of anybody more ready to take on this than you and Mrs. A.

And don't pass out when it happens!:)

[aquaman]

10. Hey my musical friend.....

Believe me, I will stay at the head, of my wife that is. Otherwise, I think I might pass out and never have sex again.

[deadparrot]

11. Good luck, aquaman!

Hope everything goes smoothly and quickly. :hi:

[driver8]

12. When my wife and I were going to Lamaze, every time the

woman teaching the class said "mucous plug", I thought I was going to puke.

I hate the way that sounds.

[redwitch]

42. Mucous is a tres ugly word. LOL

OK I am stopping before I get started on my favorite list of ugly words that make me gag!

[Oeditpus Rex]

13. Mucous plug...?

Lord. There's so much I don't know... and never wanted to. :puke:

[skygazer]

48. I've had three kids and three grandkids

And I've never heard of a mucous plug. I figured it was something in the nose until I read this thread!

[BikeWriter]

14. Like I told the ex, "You're about to foal! I mean, uh..."

[BlueIris]

15. Good luck!

:-)

[ScreamingMeemie]

16. Could be! How exciting....although it was a couple weeks for me, that

is an encouraging sign. Hey, at least you're not going backwards. :hug: Best of luck!!! A new aquababy! How sweet!

[mikeytherat]

17. Here's a song for you!

...and as our trembling, blue-faced fetus, claws it way to meet us,
and our hands are red with afterbirth, we know:
We're having a baby! We're having a baby!
You plant the seed, you watch it grow,
and in nine months the mucus plug, becomes the bloody show!
We're having a baby! We're having a baby!

(from HBO's Dream On, circa 1992)

mikey_the_rat

[purr]

18. Lost mine on a Tuesday night - my water broke Wed

at 7am prompt.

Good luck!!

[Lochloosa]

19. Man, is your life about to change....

[aquaman]

22. Don't I know.....

But that's okay, I am ready, I think...

[Whoa_Nelly]

23. Maybe a silly question, but have you called the doc and told

about the mucous plug? Hope so. Sometimes labor won't start right away, and the plug is what has helped to keep out possibilities of infectioon. Generally it's a good idea to let the doc/midwife know about this change. Not a huge deal in terms of making an emergency call....just best to update the practioner.

Don't know if you are for saving the cord blood for stem cells, but if you are, you can check that out here:
http://www.cryo-cell.com/service/competitive_matrix.asp

Good luck! Will be looking for your update. Breathe deeply A LOT! And sleep while you can :hi:

Thinking of both you and your wife.
Nelly

[aquaman]

27. Yes we have...

They basically said call us when you are in pain.

[rucky]

25. You're not ready, but you'll enjoy the ride.

The first six months are like one really long day. it's the bestest. you won't miss anything you're afraid you'll be missing.

[redwitch]

41. Ready or not...

It's quite an adventure, I have loved it myself. Our babies are now 19 and 15. Wouldn't have missed 'em for the world. Blessings on you all, it is awesome!

[In_The_Wind]

20. Good Luck!

[miss_american_pie]

21. Yep

It's a matter of days now.

Congrats and best wishes for your wife.

[rucky]

24. Any day (or minute) now.

My wife lost hers at the mall.

[cfield]

26. Hooray!! Good luck to you and aquawife

and say hello to the little one from DU when he gets here! Tell him that I, for one, will work hard to make sure he has a better future than what the current administration has set for him!

[Shine]

28. If this is your first kid, I advise getting as much sleep as you can NOW

;)

May your son's birth be smooth and easy.


:hug:

[aquaman]

33. Oh yes,

It is our first and I am enjoying the silence and sleep while I can.

[Shine]

36. Here's another tip, for your wife:

this was suggested to me, before I went into labor and it was quite helpful:

the word "OPEN" is very powerful. I repeated it over and over again, out loud, while I was laboring. I was practically chanting it, towards the end. It became almost like it became a song and I was singing the baby down. It was realy quite powerful and beautiful. Plus, I did a lot of my laboring in the jacuzzi at the hospital. The hot water was incredibly soothing and comforting.

Also, another tip: when the really intense contractions start, be sure to have her OPEN her hands up, too, so that all the fingers are splayed apart. A laboring mother is workin' with a LOT of powerful energy that needs to be released, and it's important she not block it by closing up and making a fist.

Blessings to you all....
:hug:

Keep us posted, aquaman!

[Arugula Latte]

43. Yes, another vote for hot water during birth!!

:applause:

That was the only thing that brought me any relief ... although I guess drugs would have helped if I'd gone that route!

P.S. However, I think if my husband would have reminded me to open my hands up during certain parts of labor I would have balled them into fists and slugged him! :rofl:

[Shine]

49. heheh. I hear ya, gf!

that's why I was suggesting it BEFORE labor started, so he could suggest it BEFORE-HAND. ;)

[applegrove]

29. Exciting.

[LeftyMom]

30. Maybe not.

I lost mine in late February, was due mid-March and had the kid in April. Apparently I'm the world's slowest dialator.

Hopefully things will go a bit fater for the Mrs. :)

[MissMillie]

31. I'm betting within the next 48 hours

very cool!

[aquaman]

34. Almost everyone I know...........

Says that aquaapawn will arrive this weekend. He is not technically due until Thursday, so it could be a few days.

[RubyDuby in GA]

32. Well as someone who still has hers for about another 3 1/2 months

Best of luck to you! Let us know when your little one arrives. :bounce:

[Maddy McCall]

35. Yep. Baby's on the way.

Congratulations! :bounce:

[Book Lover]

37. You think *that* was gross?

Just you wait... oh yes, just you wait.... projectile poop and vomit await you, my lad. :evilgrin:

[aquaman]

39. Thanks a lot....

I am looking forward to it. ::9:

[Arugula Latte]

44. You'll love that little baby so much the body fluids won't bother you.

Having a child is incredible, incredible, incredible! Best thing I've ever done by far ... Best of luck to you and especially to your wife!!

[fleabert]

38. yes indeed, nature will work her magic soon,

but don't get too impatient! Everything in due time. :hug:

I always tell my clients: "I've never seen one stay in there forever! Even if it feels that you'll be pregnant forever, the pregnancy always comes to an end; enjoy it while it lasts, it's a rare event in life."

(I'm a proud doula, btw)

[Fleshdancer]

40. yay! now go and rub her feet and/or back.

:D

[WritingIsMyReligion]

45. Good luck!

Enjoy your upcoming son while he's still too young to sass ya! :D :D

WIMR the Teen ;)

[enigami]

46. Break out the cigars n/t

[TexasLady]

47. oo i bet yall are excited!!!

congrats, not long now!