braxton hicks

[mommy2724]

Can anyone tell me what braxton hicks contractions feel like? Never had them with my son but I think I may be having them with this lil girl.  I realize they are probly different per person but I was just wondering.

[Kate037]

I get them more often on the weekends, which is when I work 9-13 hour shifts. They happen during the week, but not as often because I relax more. But if I walk too fast my belly gets really tight. Just listen to what your body is telling you, and you'll be fine:)

[mommy2724]

Thank you!  I sure hope she don't come early though!  I'm hoping to make it near my due date this time! Lol I know she will come when she's ready but I can hope ill make it close to july 24th.

[babygirlnom2]

Ive heard they are more common in your second pregnancy ive had a couple in the last week and its not fantastic bit its a sign that your bodies getting ready for birth :)

[mommy2724]

That definitly sounds like what I'm experiencing lol thanks ladies! I was alittle worried cause I'm still working thru this pregnancy and I didn't work thru my pregnancy with my son so I haven't experienced this. I was getting alittle worried like I was hurting my baby working too hard or something.

[sharichajewski]

its tightening in your lower abdomen that can work all the way up to the top of your belly. Ur belly will get really hard when ur experiencing them. Ive been gettindbthem since 20 weeks. There usually just uncomfortablr and a pain in the butt when ur trying to sleep!

[Kate037]

I get ones that feel like someone is standing behind me holding a sash that covers my tummy and they are pulling it and tightening really tight for a little less then a minute and then they release it all at once and it gets kind of loose.  sometimes it gets pretty uncomfortable.

[Tabbykatt]

Mine feel like my baby curls up in a ball&I feel tightening in my lower belly.. It's not very comfortable..lol I'm 33 weeks& have felt them since I was 28-29 weeks