| Author |
 Topic Search  Topic Options
|
Nikki 
Senior Member
Joined: 02 October 2003
Location: West Auckland
Points: 2279
|
 Post Options
 Thanks(0)
 Quote  Reply
 Topic: Braxton Hicks - too early ??
Posted: 09 March 2009 at 10:56am |
Hi guys,
I've been having braxton hicks since last thurs (23 weeks) and I'm not sure if this is really early or not? I had them "early" with Jake but I can't remember when that was ... and got lots just before going into labour at 32 weeks (hence my concern if they are coming early this time!?!?! I didn't have Jake at 32 weeks, but did spend 5 days in hosp on drugs to stop the labour, then 2 months on bedrest .... so Im at an increased risk of pre-term labour this pregnancy).
Am I worrying about nothing? Is it just cos this is my second pregnancy ... or could I have had them this early last time too ... ?
I'm seeing my GP (LMC) tomorrow so will talk to her ... but I just hoped you ladies could put my mind at ease .... 
|
|
DS (5yrs) and DD (3yrs)
|
 |
|
Sponsored Links
|
|
|
TraceyA
Senior Member
Joined: 10 January 2008
Location: Motueka, Tasman
Points: 855
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 09 March 2009 at 11:10am |
|
Nikki, one of my books says that you can start having them really early on so I wouldn't worry too much at this stage. Remember that they are just your body practicing and not related to the real thing. Hope your LMC can put your mind at rest.
|
TTC #2
|
|
Mamma2N
Senior Member
Joined: 15 February 2009
Points: 908
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 09 March 2009 at 11:36am |
Nikki, mine started at 20 weeks, I would get them all throughout the day especially while working.. TraceyA is right, your body is just practising, its a good thing 
I find they are a great way of prastising breathing techniques (my own, self taught lol) for labour... just deep breathing... and they also serve to remind me that yes there's action happening in there - as if the huge bump isn't clue enough!
Also, remember that every pregnancy is different.. although you could be at risk of pre-term labour, I'm sure you are equally if not more likely to carry to term.. Try to relax (as much as you can, I know it can be hard),
and good luck.. although I'm sure you won't need it 
|
|
Mamma2N
Senior Member
Joined: 15 February 2009
Points: 908
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 09 March 2009 at 11:38am |
|
whoops, double post!
Edited by anna_bana
|
|
Spicy Chick
Senior Member
Joined: 11 September 2008
Location: Auckland
Points: 222
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 09 March 2009 at 12:20pm |
|
How does BH feel like?
|
1st baby!
 
|
|
peanut butter
Senior Member
Joined: 20 February 2007
Points: 8044
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 09 March 2009 at 12:21pm |
mine with Tom started about a week before my 20 week scan. With James I noticed them around 14weeks!
|
|
Shezamumof3
Senior Member
Joined: 14 April 2007
Points: 10096
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 09 March 2009 at 1:29pm |
I got them early on with Caden, i asked my MW why my tummy always really tight and she said that is BH contractions, some women dont even know they are having them, they just get a real tight tummy, like me
|
|
|
|
busymum
Senior Member
Joined: 01 January 1900
Location: New Zealand
Points: 12236
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 09 March 2009 at 1:42pm |
|
They start well before 20 weeks, just not everyone feels them.
|
|
|
|
Nikki
Senior Member
Joined: 02 October 2003
Location: West Auckland
Points: 2279
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 09 March 2009 at 1:58pm |
|
Oh good. You guys make me feel better! Maybe I did get them this early with Jake. My sister seems to think she had them at 23 weeks with her bub and I'm sure she felt them after I did (we were pg at the same time). OK, will calm down now.
Spicy chick - they feel like your bump pulling tight (to me).
|
|
DS (5yrs) and DD (3yrs)
|
|
KH25
Senior Member
Joined: 01 January 1900
Location: Cambridge
Points: 1972
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 09 March 2009 at 2:00pm |
|
Yeah mine started around 18 wks.
|
Kelly, mum to DD, 19Jun06 (26wks 1lb15oz) DS1, 24Oct10 (32wks 4lb11oz) and DS2, 31Dec11 (32wks, 4lb11)
|
|
Gardengirl
Senior Member
Joined: 28 October 2008
Points: 1418
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 09 March 2009 at 6:01pm |
|
They really start that early? My tummy went tight 2 nights ago, it felt odd but it's only reading this that now makes me wonder. Could that be what I was experiencing does anyone think? I'm only 16 and a bit weeks
|
|
Natalie_G
Senior Member
Joined: 09 June 2008
Location: North Shore
Points: 1638
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 09 March 2009 at 7:26pm |
|
I still am not sure if I ever felt them lol.
I have been told that people that are on their second pregnancy can feel them a lot earlier just like the baby kicking??
|
|
|
|
Gardengirl
Senior Member
Joined: 28 October 2008
Points: 1418
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 09 March 2009 at 7:46pm |
|
I've just been reading that technically they start happening in the first trimester, around 6 weeks, but are too small to notice.
|
|
Braxton Hicks - too early ??
