Are these signs of early labor or normal Braxton Hicks?

I am 35 weeks today and I dont remember getting this so early on...only a week or so before I went into labor with him.

I have been going to the bathroom more than usual (sorry TMI), peeing constantly and getting cramps in my lower abdomen and back and upper thighs every couple of hours. I have a dr's appt. tomorrow so I will mention it.

ETA: I also feel a ton of pressure and almost bruised down there and in my inner thighs It hurts to walk. I am not only waddling but DH says I am walking like I have a stick up my rear

Message edited 8/10/2009 1:57:28 PM.

Re: Are these signs of early labor or normal Braxton Hicks?

hmmmm good question. I think it can go either way!
Update us after the appt.

Re: Are these signs of early labor or normal Braxton Hicks?

Posted by jellybean1420

I am 35 weeks today and I dont remember getting this so early on...only a week or so before I went into labor with him.

I have been going to the bathroom more than usual (sorry TMI), peeing constantly and getting cramps in my lower abdomen and back and upper thighs every couple of hours. I have a dr's appt. tomorrow so I will mention it.

ETA: I also feel a ton of pressure and almost bruised down there and in my inner thighs It hurts to walk. I am not only waddling but DH says I am walking like I have a stick up my rear

Re: Are these signs of early labor or normal Braxton Hicks?

me too... I am 39 weeks - and have my appt tomorrow.

Peeing a ton of times... and in the bathroom more than 1 x per day.

Cramping in lower abdomen, and pain in hips and strange feelings in the hoohaa...

Re: Are these signs of early labor or normal Braxton Hicks?

Will be 38w on Wednesday & I am experiencing the same thing. I had it off & on last week & when I mentioned it to the OB, she said it is totally normal & that baby is moving his way into position.

Re: Are these signs of early labor or normal Braxton Hicks?

You're going to the bathroom often bc the baby is so bis at this point that as soon as your bladder fills up a bit, it starts to hurt and you have to go...awww I think the BH are mainly in your belly, and I think mine started at around 36 weeks becoming more frequent at around 38 weeks. The day I went into labor, I walked my dog earlier and I got this one cramp that literally made me stop in my tracks and take a deep breath...I guess that was a sign...my water broke a few hours later.