Is this normal?

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I'll be 38 weeks tomorrow and have yet to see any signs of colostrum coming in or losing my mucus plug. Everyone I've talked to said it should have happened by now. I'm not dialated at all, but have dropped. Anyone experience this?

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People don't realise that every pregnancy is different and all seem to go by their own experience as if it were the norm... To be honest it can get a little annoying. I used to get freaked out about it but now I just know to trust my body and my doctors. Don't let them get to you! If you have any concerns just ask your doctor or midwife. But I wouldn't worry, I'm 35 weeks and have leaked a tiny bit of colostrum here and there but other than that haven't had any of the things you're describing either. I also know women that didn't start leaking anything until the baby was actually born.

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My midwife said yesterday some woman lose a mucus plug and get their milk before the baby comes and others never even see a mucus plug... It's all totally normal.

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Same here! Went to the doctor today and she said I'm not dilated at all or effaced. I'm 38w1d. She said she fully expects me to be pregnant for another 2 weeks. Sigh!

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I'm 37 weeks and lost my plug a week ago today.. I've had colostrum for a couple weeks now and I don't think we are anywhere near d-day. I think it all just depends.. Just because you aren't leaking doesn't mean your body isn't making it, I wouldn't be worried!

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I'm almost 38 weeks and I haven't lost my mucus plug either. Every pregnancy is different! Talk with your doctor 😄

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I never saw both with my first. This time around I think my boobs already know their role

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Same - we're all different and there's no 'should' about when these things happen, so no need to worry :)

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I'm 37 weeks, 4 days. I've had a touch of colostrum since 15 weeks, but I have yet to drop and as far as I know, still have my mucus plug.

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With my first I had to be induced. No signs of labor, softening, dilation or anything at 40 weeks. I was induced at 40 w Bc I am over 35 y/o and my ob won't let her over 35s go past 40w. Was checked Thursday. Same situation with this one.

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37 weeks here and I haven't noticed any type of change! No drop either I think,ftm though 😬

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