Braxton Hicks/Real Contractions....

[Kitt3n]

What is the difference in the way they feel?

I have never had BH. But all night and this morning I am having cramps, sometimes they turn out to be wind but they arent regular - so not timing them......

I feel like my whole belly is tightening but the cramps are centralised down lower, and sometimes the cramps seem to extend to my (TMI!!) but hole....???!!

Does this sound more like BH or the real thing? Maybe the real thing building up slowly?

Oh I just dont know, with DD I didnt have BH either, just woke up one morning and the cramps started at regular intervals, as they are not regular just hoped for some input!

[Trish]

Kitt3n, if the cramps are starting at the top of your bump and moving lower down into your bum I would be thinking that they are more like labour pains. And early ones at that.

Do you have any other signs ? loose poos, a show etc ?

[Kitt3n]

yep I had a loose #2 this morning too, and how you described the cramps, yes that is how they feel

No show - never had one with DD either, and waters never broke with her .....

I think i'll give up on cleaning the house today

[AmandaJ]

I was also thinking real pains, mine started like that this time and went for 24hrs or so. Fingers crossed that your little girl is on her way.

hugs xoxo

[Aimz]

No advice (obviously ) but just wanted to say...

JUMPING OUT OF MY SKIN WITH EXCITEMENT HERE!!

Sounds like things are starting to happen babe!

[Trish]

Seeing as how your having bub at home I thought you'd be cleaning madly

Remember this might go on for a couple of days hun so try not to get too excited. Yeah right!!

I'd say things are definately starting to happen for you though.

Goodluck, I wish you well and I hope your birth goes just perfect for you.

[Kitt3n]

Thankyou guys - and Trish you are right, I am looking around and I just can't handle it like this, the vacume is coming out!

Its funny - 2 friends from work had their baby girls yesterday, my friends cousin had her son yesterday, and my friends sister had her daughter the day before - there is something in the air me thinks!

[~Raven~]

Oooh Kitt3n the loose poos was what made me realise that I was in labour for real and not just having BH's!

Hopefully things will start to get interesting for you very soon :fingerscrossed:

[Antheia]

Oh how exciting. I hope it is the real deal! Goodluck with everything.

Not sure about you but i am going to find it so weird staying at home waiting for bub to come instead of saying ok time for hospital. I think i'll get bored lol.

[Trish]

LOL T at you getting bored. Don't think there is much chance of that hun. It's much more relaxing knowing that you don't have to get into the car to travel anywhere.

Kitt3n, that vaccuming might be a good thing for you. The stretcing etc, will help to open your pelvis up a little.

[thepixie]

Got to say I'm with Amysarah on this one
Kitten this is sooooo exciting!!!!!
Can't wait to hear all about it

[Kitt3n]

lol t - no you wont, you will be chillin in your pool knowing you dont have to go anywhere!

I am looking around and there is SO much cleaning to do, it wasnt there yesterday.... !!

[~Trish~]

It sounds like the real deal to me too! My labour with DS2 started with what felt like wind and an upset tummy, then the normal contractions started.

I spent the day vaccuming, hanging out washing, etc. It helped keep my mind of things and being upright and walking around helped heaps.

Best of luck

[Trish]

Just sticking my head in to see how your going Kitt3n ? Hoping that things have either progressed for you, or you are getting some sleep.

Loads of luck

[Kitt3n]

Oh you are sweet Trish to check on me!

Well they kinda subided yesterday, had a bit more thsi morning but once again its gone.....

Still waiting, due date is today! DH is sure it will happen this weekend, I hope he is right

Its just frustrating the stopping/starting like this, completely different to DD

[Trish]

Sounding like pre labour hun. It's ok though, remember slow and steady wins the race

Your body is working as it needs to be, your cervix has to thinnen out and move forward first, then it can dilate. These contractions should be getting everything on it's way.

Fingers crossed for you your hubby is right

[Aimz]

Everything is looking good hun.

I hope DH is right and you go this weekend. Get plenty of rest and make sure he gives you a foot massage or something super relaxing.

Thinking of you xx

[STARRYSKY]

I am another one over here who is very excited for you kitt3n!!
Wishing you a fantastic labour and birth!!! I will be thinking about you all weekend now and looking at bb for a birth announcement.....
xxxx