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I remember having BH late with DD. But I swear i'm having them now... and if i didn't know any different I would swear they are real contractions! They hurt like hell, if you timed them they last about 10 - 15 secs and there can be about 8 - 10mins apart but only last a few hours. Then nothing.
Baby isn't engaged (still laying length ways).
Is it normal to feel them like this so early?
I remember my SIL saying she felt them as early as 24 weeks.
Yep - with DD2 I felt them much stronger and earlier. I kept thinking I was in preterm labour! My midwife told me it is common for them to be stronger in second pregnancies. I just had a warm shower, panadol and a lie down, that certainly helped them. HTH
I started haveing then around 16ish wks with DS. Only mild, but they got pretty strong by the end of my pg!
I felt them about 19weeks with Darc and about 16ish (?) weeks with Nate.
They were powerful, painful and often took my breath away.
I felt them about 19weeks with Darc and about 16ish (?) weeks with Nate.
They were powerful, painful and often took my breath away.
Thanks Girls.
That makes me feel better.
Ryatha - i've been doing the hot showers, and laying and rocking etc to get past them.
What do they feel like?
Hmm.... for me they are tightenings that go all across my tummy like a really bad period cramp/tightening thing - I can't even explain it properly. It hurts like hell .
I never had any braxton hicks contractions that I felt though I was aware my body was doing them from 14 weeks (thanks so 11 ultrasounds I got to see them).
If it were me I would be going into the hospital to get them checked out especially if they are regular in length and time but I like to err on the side of caution :rolleyes: If you are not worried by them then not to worry but if there is a slight niggle in the back of your mind somewhere then go into the hospital and get checked out.... there is no harm in being cautious.
Nae x
with DD1 i first felt them at 20 weeks
DD2 felt them at 12 weeks
I don't know if i have experienced them but sometimes my belly is really hard, feels like i have a stitch and i rub my belly then it stops. :confused:
that's them I'd say :D
I get that sensation, sometimes high, sometimes low, I just thought it was bub pushing right out against me...:
Oh the wonders of pregnancy
im 28 weeks on tuesday & for last 3 days ive been having dull all day cramps dont come&go just there for hours im guessing braxton hicks,i never had it with last 2 but after reading of of your posts im guessing its normal:D
I think because its your 2nd child you feel them earlier. I never had them with DD but everyone who has had them have said they are very ouchie! :hug:
maybe they are also more intense because you have had a hectic weekend and been very busy lately. I know its hard but try and take it easy. Big :hug:
For me they started around 12 weeks. They didn't hurt then & still don't now at 35 weeks but there is certainly a sensation & my tummy goes so hard it is amazing.
Every time I get one I praise my body for practicing before the real event....good body :D
I think i have been getting this from time to time, my stomach seems to go rock hard for about 30 seconds then it goes away.