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Is this early labor?
I'm 38.6 weeks and have been having Braxton Hicks like crazy. Yesterday, I hiked 2 miles after church, and then last night, I had regular Braxton Hicks every 4-6 minutes for three hours until we went to bed.
I woke up three times before midnight with more Braxton Hicks, and they mostly disappeared in the early morning. Since waking up 5 1/2 hours ago, I've been having regular Braxton Hicks about once every 10-12 minutes. I don't really notice them when I'm working around the house, only when I'm still. They're not painful. Just a ton of pressure, and little pulling in my lower back.
Could this be my body gearing up for labor?
I woke up three times before midnight with more Braxton Hicks, and they mostly disappeared in the early morning. Since waking up 5 1/2 hours ago, I've been having regular Braxton Hicks about once every 10-12 minutes. I don't really notice them when I'm working around the house, only when I'm still. They're not painful. Just a ton of pressure, and little pulling in my lower back.
Could this be my body gearing up for labor?
Oh and Braxton hicks shouldn't b waking u up at night. .. not usually that strong or uncomfortable. Good luck momma
Keep timing them they may not b Braxton hicks I started having contractions with my first son at 27 weeks and they weren't painful at all just pressure. He was breeched and since I wasn't in pain or dialating they sent me home and scheduled me a c section. But I had contractions for that whole time ( 7 days) so even if they aren't painful could still b starting inn labor. If they get closer and stay consistent I would go to hospital
Like my doula says 3-1-1. 3 minutes apart for 1 minute for a straight hour lol. Good luck ladies!
Orchestra_2, Yep. And that's still where I'm at. They're intense enough now that they've started occasionally waking me up during the night. But still, only a few of them have been painful. Here's to hoping we have our babies soon!
Keep timing them
Im exactly where you are, saturday night after a walk i was having braxton hicks like crazy too, every ten minutes that have continued untill today. Sometimes regular, every 10 mins and then sometimes not so regular. Went to the doc today and he said its good, but still don't know how long i'll be waiting untill true labor. Anyways lol good luck! I'm right with ya.
Hopefully baby will be here soon :)
I know what you mean keep us updated!!
Thanks! We're hoping it'll work its way into true labor. We're definitely ready for our son to arrive!
If they are regular yes you're gearing up for labor. Braxton hicks are not regular at all and are sporadic :) get ready!!
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