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mimid15
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Braxton Hicks?
Im currently 34w3d pd and out of nowhere yesterday my entire stomach became a rock!
It didnt just tense up than pass it lasted all night long and even woke up from how uncomfortable it was while I was sleeping...Im assuming its BH but should it still be hard as a rock?
Its making me nervous bc Im not feeling LO very much..but could it be bc my stomach is just rock hard?
I have an appt Thu but do you think I should call now?
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Posted 7/19/11 1:56 PM  |
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teaforthree
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Re: Braxton Hicks?
I get the same thing.
I asked in my "First Time Around" Parenting Class on Saturday what the difference was between a BH contraction and a "regular contraction". They said not too much! I was told in that BH usually goes away when you change position. Mine really doesn't. My belly just stays HARD almost all night and I have to prop my belly up with a pillow or else the strain of it hanging when I'm on my side is so uncomfortable. Then when I get up to go to the bathroom, it still feells hard.
Supposedly, drinking water helps, too, since the "contraction" can be caused by dehydration, which stinks because it always happens at night when I try to cut back my water intake to minimize the repeated trips to the bathroom.
So, now I'm worried that I won't be able to tell the difference between a BH contraction and a "real" labor contraction.
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| Posted 7/19/11 2:42 PM |
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wingsofsong
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Re: Braxton Hicks?
Make sure you are staying well hydrated- drink TONS of water, especially in this heat and humidity. That is the number one cause of BH, and dehydration can lead to preterm labor, so you don't wanna mess around with that! BH should only last a couple minutes, although it sounds like what you are describing are similar to BH. Being that it lasted all night and is still hard, I would definitely call your OB to be safe. I got them a LOT with my last pregnancy, but never lasted more than a minute or two. And it was always when I wasn't drinking enough water.
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| Posted 7/19/11 4:48 PM |
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wingsofsong
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Re: Braxton Hicks?
Posted by teaforthree
I get the same thing.
I asked in my "First Time Around" Parenting Class on Saturday what the difference was between a BH contraction and a "regular contraction". They said not too much! I was told in that BH usually goes away when you change position. Mine really doesn't. My belly just stays HARD almost all night and I have to prop my belly up with a pillow or else the strain of it hanging when I'm on my side is so uncomfortable. Then when I get up to go to the bathroom, it still feells hard.
Supposedly, drinking water helps, too, since the "contraction" can be caused by dehydration, which stinks because it always happens at night when I try to cut back my water intake to minimize the repeated trips to the bathroom.
So, now I'm worried that I won't be able to tell the difference between a BH contraction and a "real" labor contraction.
I am really surprised that they told you there isn't much difference between BH and regular contractions. IMO, there most definitely is!! When I had BH, my whole stomach all around tightened and got hard. Never felt painful, just weird. Contractions feel exactly like period cramps, but a lot stronger! The two don't even feel remotely similar if you ask me!
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| Posted 7/19/11 4:50 PM |
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teaforthree
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Re: Braxton Hicks?
Posted by wingsofsong
Posted by teaforthree
I get the same thing.
I asked in my "First Time Around" Parenting Class on Saturday what the difference was between a BH contraction and a "regular contraction". They said not too much! I was told in that BH usually goes away when you change position. Mine really doesn't. My belly just stays HARD almost all night and I have to prop my belly up with a pillow or else the strain of it hanging when I'm on my side is so uncomfortable. Then when I get up to go to the bathroom, it still feells hard.
Supposedly, drinking water helps, too, since the "contraction" can be caused by dehydration, which stinks because it always happens at night when I try to cut back my water intake to minimize the repeated trips to the bathroom.
So, now I'm worried that I won't be able to tell the difference between a BH contraction and a "real" labor contraction.
I am really surprised that they told you there isn't much difference between BH and regular contractions. IMO, there most definitely is!! When I had BH, my whole stomach all around tightened and got hard. Never felt painful, just weird. Contractions feel exactly like period cramps, but a lot stronger! The two don't even feel remotely similar if you ask me!
GREAT to know! Thank you!!! I was getting nervous that I wouldn't know the difference, but I'm glad you clarified that for me. Thank you! 
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| Posted 7/19/11 7:03 PM |
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Erica
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Re: Braxton Hicks?
I get BHs for hours!
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| Posted 7/19/11 7:34 PM |
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jax1
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Re: Braxton Hicks?
Posted by wingsofsong
Posted by teaforthree
I get the same thing.
I asked in my "First Time Around" Parenting Class on Saturday what the difference was between a BH contraction and a "regular contraction". They said not too much! I was told in that BH usually goes away when you change position. Mine really doesn't. My belly just stays HARD almost all night and I have to prop my belly up with a pillow or else the strain of it hanging when I'm on my side is so uncomfortable. Then when I get up to go to the bathroom, it still feells hard.
Supposedly, drinking water helps, too, since the "contraction" can be caused by dehydration, which stinks because it always happens at night when I try to cut back my water intake to minimize the repeated trips to the bathroom.
So, now I'm worried that I won't be able to tell the difference between a BH contraction and a "real" labor contraction.
I am really surprised that they told you there isn't much difference between BH and regular contractions. IMO, there most definitely is!! When I had BH, my whole stomach all around tightened and got hard. Never felt painful, just weird. Contractions feel exactly like period cramps, but a lot stronger! The two don't even feel remotely similar if you ask me!
This is what I've read. BH don't hurt me..just a tighening like you described. My Dr said something like yeah it will feel like that x 100. hahahah I'm sure you will be able to tell when it's a real contraction!
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| Posted 7/19/11 8:51 PM |
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~Colleen~
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Re: Braxton Hicks?
Posted by wingsofsong
I am really surprised that they told you there isn't much difference between BH and regular contractions. IMO, there most definitely is!! When I had BH, my whole stomach all around tightened and got hard. Never felt painful, just weird. Contractions feel exactly like period cramps, but a lot stronger! The two don't even feel remotely similar if you ask me!
I totally agree. I had BH with Charlie throughout my 3rd tri and I've been having them with #2 since the end of my 1st tri. BH and actual (labor) contractions feel nothing alike. You will definitely be able to tell the difference.
That said, didn't know I was in labor until I started progressing from 3cm to 5cm  (I was just feeling pressure and a real heavy feeling.)
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| Posted 7/19/11 9:21 PM |
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teaforthree
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Re: Braxton Hicks?
Posted by ~Colleen~
That said, didn't know I was in labor until I started progressing from 3cm to 5cm (I was just feeling pressure and a real heavy feeling.)
Ugh... This will probably be me. I feel that pressure and heavy feeling every day!
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| Posted 7/19/11 9:40 PM |
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jax1
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Re: Braxton Hicks?
Posted by ~Colleen~
Posted by wingsofsong
I am really surprised that they told you there isn't much difference between BH and regular contractions. IMO, there most definitely is!! When I had BH, my whole stomach all around tightened and got hard. Never felt painful, just weird. Contractions feel exactly like period cramps, but a lot stronger! The two don't even feel remotely similar if you ask me!
I totally agree. I had BH with Charlie throughout my 3rd tri and I've been having them with #2 since the end of my 1st tri. BH and actual (labor) contractions feel nothing alike. You will definitely be able to tell the difference.
That said, didn't know I was in labor until I started progressing from 3cm to 5cm (I was just feeling pressure and a real heavy feeling.)
That's awesome though! I want a natural birth, so I hope this happens here! I'd love to get to the hospital and be 5cm already! :)
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