contractions or what?

[vanessam94]

I'm 30+5 and Ive been having these weird pains that feel like period cramps . I've been having themfor about a week now . im a ftm, I'm thinking its light contractions BC I can still contain myself and go about my day . they last quite a while maybe 10 min and if I move they get stronger but then the pain fades and I'll get it again right away or not have the pain for a few hours . please tell me this is normal

[Princess0813]

Could be the Braxton Hicks...don't get yourself to worked up. Make sure your eating small meals and drinking plenty of fluids. I'm a first time mom and haven't really experience many symptoms like many have had on here. Every now and then I worry when my baby isn't very active but I learned it's when I'm doing too much so I usually lay down, eat and she is back to herself. If you really concern contact your doctor that's the only way you'll get confirmation as to what is going on

[bubnumber1]

I went into pre labour at 26 weeks and it felt exactly like you are describing, I'd go to L&D for a check just incase. They managed to stop mine and I'm 32 weeks now :) good luck