If you had the bloody show, you're supposed to go to the er. Its a sign of labor starting. I'm a first time mom, and I'm overdue right now. But my doctor told me that. I've lost my mucous plug about a week ago, maybe a week and a half. And I've had lower back pains, and a hard stomach with no pains. I had an appointment today and the nurses told me that first time moms won't notice their contractions until their farther into labour.