[Wiglet]

Kizwiz, I had brazton hicks contractions (and I use that word CONTRACRATIONS because they honestly felt like the real contractions!) on and off for the last 8 weeks of my second pregnancy. They were irregular but at times very painful and I sometimes felt I was in labour, especially when I was 10 days late.

My midwife told me there was nothing to worry about and as my blood pressure shot up at 37 weeks and I spent 72 hours in hospital, I also had a further few midwives, doctors and nurses telling me the same thing.

The only reason I knew I was not in labour with these contractions was because they stopped. I honestly believed when they first started up that I was going to have my baby early but then because I had them so frequently I began to disbelieve my body. I hoped they were the real thing but because I timed them I knew they were not what I hoped they were.

I must admit when the BH contractions first started I was overwhelmed by them and every time they started I believed they would lead to the real thing as they were that convincing. It was only when after a couple of hours they eased and or they were too irregular that I knew from my first pregnancy they were not real labour.

Kizwiz, I imagine your BHs are strong because you have had previous pregnancies. I recall something my midwife said about women hav ing stronger BH contractions with subsequent pregnancies? I could be wrong but whatever the case if they are troubling you you must speak to your midwife or GP.

[~Kizwiz~]

Thanks for your help wiglet.... it makes all the difference..... Its very scarey when it happens and your right they really do feel like contractions.

They seem to last longer than "real" labour contractions for like 4 or 5 mins.

I find that moving around helps and to regulate my breathing too

[Wiglet]

Kizwiz, hope Mr Moon is looking after you well?

My BH contractions (that I can remember as it was nearly 12 years ago) tended not to last for long as yours but I would have periods of up to 5-6 hours where I was having these damn things before they eased off. They may of lasted longer but like I said it was a long time ago.

I have spoken to a friend and she also had BHs but not as bad as you or I experienced them so I guess we are all different. (Lucky her)
Until you give birth you will always worry about something and then of course it gets worse doesn't it!!!! Enjoy your last ten weeks, I promise not to be patronizing about the 'blooming period' because I felt like an elephant, (non dancing).

[~Kizwiz~]

Lol Wiglet,

I do feel like a elephant... or hefferlump as i like to call myself.....

I know she is ok because her many many many movements havent been effected and I heard that that was a very good sign of a happy baby

And yes.... Mr Moon is looking after very well and attending to my every need.... bless him

both of us cant wait to see our daughter and its been a long old slog and a hard pregnancy to get this far and somehow i think the next 10 weeks will be long and slow.....lol

[BigSister]

Hope they go away soon Kizzy and i cant wait for the baby to come either it seems like ages since you said you were pregnant

[easypeasy]

Braxton Hicks?





Bill Hicks?

[~Kizwiz~]

Yeah Becca, it does with me and its dragging now

I just want our litle daughter out in the world but have to wait...lol

Its getting really hard now to move around without feeling like a whale (and looking like one)

But as soon as she is born I am sure the proud daddy will post some pics of her (try and stop him me thinks)

And EasyP....lmfao.... I dont want either men near me....hahahahaha

[BigSister]

aww well as long as she is healthy that is the main thing ^_^

[Nicola]

Yeah glad everything seems to be alright and she's a healthy and happy baby.

Got any ideas for names yet?

[sarahtheangel]

aww your be fine , its quite normal , its natures way of getting ready for the real contractions . best of luck , will be thinking of you x i had 4 babies 3 births .

[Z]

Aahh, poor you, Kiz! My mum says she had them with me, and they were a lot easier to deal with if you try and do some exercise while you're having them. I'm not sure if that's a medical recommendation, or if it's just what works for her, but there you go, lol. Aww, I'll bet Red'll be too busy to take pictures :P

[Arneldo]

Is it bad that I thought Braxton Hicks was a person