Braxton Hicks - too early ??
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Topic: Braxton Hicks - too early ??
Posted By: Nikki
Subject: Braxton Hicks - too early ??
Date Posted: 09 March 2009 at 10:56am
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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) |
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Posted By: TraceyA
Date Posted: 09 March 2009 at 11:10am
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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 |
Posted By: Mamma2N
Date 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 
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Posted By: Mamma2N
Date Posted: 09 March 2009 at 11:38am
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Posted By: Spicy Chick
Date Posted: 09 March 2009 at 12:20pm
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How does BH feel like? ------------- 1st baby!  
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Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 09 March 2009 at 12:21pm
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mine with Tom started about a week before my 20 week scan. With James I noticed them around 14weeks! |
Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 09 March 2009 at 1:29pm
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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 ------------- |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 09 March 2009 at 1:42pm
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They start well before 20 weeks, just not everyone feels them. -------------  |
Posted By: Nikki
Date Posted: 09 March 2009 at 1:58pm
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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) |
Posted By: KH25
Date Posted: 09 March 2009 at 2:00pm
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Yeah mine started around 18 wks. ------------- Kelly, mum to DD, 19Jun06 (26wks 1lb15oz) DS1, 24Oct10 (32wks 4lb11oz) and DS2, 31Dec11 (32wks, 4lb11) http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Gardengirl
Date 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 |
Posted By: Natalie_G
Date Posted: 09 March 2009 at 7:26pm
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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?? ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: Gardengirl
Date Posted: 09 March 2009 at 7:46pm
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I've just been reading that technically they start happening in the first trimester, around 6 weeks, but are too small to notice.
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