Braxton Hicks....?
Hiya, am after a bit of advice/reassurance/kick up the bum if need be from anyone that can help..
With Ollies labour/preg I didnt have any BH, and I also couldnt feel the contractions until they put me on the drip when they went straight to double contractions...
because of this I have no idea what braxton hicks or early labour feels like......
I've been having 'tightenings' of my womb all weekend... since sat morning. They are pretty regular throughout the day - every two hours or so, and at night (as I've been at work and maybe done too much) they've gotten more frequent and more painful...
I have a lot of back pain to go with them, and they last about 2-3 mins each. My womb feels rock hard, and you can hardly make a dint in it when it happens, but mainly (unless ive been working) they aren't really painful, just uncomfortable....
I know they could be BH, but I though BH only lasted a few hours at a time, not a whole weekend...? Its still happening now...
So I guess what I'm asking is this: How long do BH last for realistically? And do I reallyyyyyy need to contact the MW...?
I havent had a show, or any sign of waters breaking, and I was kinda hoping (naively) that thy would just stop and go away... as to be examined i'd have to go to hopsital and i havent got anyone to look after ollie today, OH is at work till 6pm, I start work at 5pm, and the family are all working/out of the country.... (
Any help or advice or personal experiences greatly recieved
Stephe
xxxx
With Ollies labour/preg I didnt have any BH, and I also couldnt feel the contractions until they put me on the drip when they went straight to double contractions...
because of this I have no idea what braxton hicks or early labour feels like......
I've been having 'tightenings' of my womb all weekend... since sat morning. They are pretty regular throughout the day - every two hours or so, and at night (as I've been at work and maybe done too much) they've gotten more frequent and more painful...
I have a lot of back pain to go with them, and they last about 2-3 mins each. My womb feels rock hard, and you can hardly make a dint in it when it happens, but mainly (unless ive been working) they aren't really painful, just uncomfortable....
I know they could be BH, but I though BH only lasted a few hours at a time, not a whole weekend...? Its still happening now...
So I guess what I'm asking is this: How long do BH last for realistically? And do I reallyyyyyy need to contact the MW...?
I havent had a show, or any sign of waters breaking, and I was kinda hoping (naively) that thy would just stop and go away... as to be examined i'd have to go to hopsital and i havent got anyone to look after ollie today, OH is at work till 6pm, I start work at 5pm, and the family are all working/out of the country.... (
Any help or advice or personal experiences greatly recieved
Stephe
xxxx
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The first time i had them frequently, i phoned the midwife and she said the only time to worry is if:
-they become painful rather than uncomfortable
-increase in intensity
-develop a regular pattern
(so labour basically!)
She also advised that it's a sign to take things easy for a couple of days, make sure you're drinking lots of water as it can be caused by dehydration and go for a wee when you get one as this can stop it.
Hope that helps xx
I'm 29 weeks this week, so it's still mega early
I guess I'm frightened because I know I couldnt even feel the proper contractions with Ollie, and i've got the back pain which they say to look out for.... ( (they just try to scare us I'm sure.... )
xxx
Kerry, Freya and Pink Bump
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