Braxton hicks anyone?

[trying43]

I am only 16w6d.  Yesterday I had a little bought of braxton hicks.  I figured it was because I hadnt drank enuff water so I downed 2 glasses and rested and they went away.  Today, I made sure I was drinking water but I vacuumed my floor and more braxton hicks worse than the day before.  So I drank another glass of water and rested and took a warm bath.  They finally went away.  This is making me nervous especially this early.  I dont go to my doctor till sept. 22nd.  I read somewhere if you have more than 4-6 braxton hicks(i had at least 8-10) per hour you should call your dr. but then again I read if they go away dont bother.  Anyone else having this?  What did/or would you do?  

[rccresswell]

I'm starting to get a few braxton hicks.  Nothing too bad I can just feel them maybe once a day or two.

Oh my 5 times a night and you are only 20 weeks.  It's definately going to get worse than that lol.  I haven't bought nappies yet, I might buy a few closer to my due date but then I only have one bun in the oven lol.  I guess I am too scared to buy anything - silly place to be in but hopefully after my doctors visit on Wednesday I can rest easy till my next appoitnment.

Oh yeah one thing I was told when I had my son was not to buy too many nappies incase baby or your babies have a bad reaction towards them.  My son never had that problem but my daughter was quite fussy with which nappies we used.  I hope that helps.  

[lil_lady25]

Haha I'm hoping they dont as well. Although last night I broke my highest record. I got up to go to the bathroom 5 times overnight!! That's just insane and I hope that it's not what I have to look forward to the rest of the pregnancy. If so, i'll consider wearing a diaper myself :P   Has anyone started buying diapers yet by the way? I bought 2 packs of 92count newborns and the total was $40!!! Holy crap these kids are going to put me in debt haha

[SunWorshiper_26]

Lil_lady I get that too sometimes I also more often get where one half down there goes numb!  That is a freaky feeling!!   But I'm wondering if this baby is on my bladder too. I just hope they don't kick the pee outta us ;)

[rccresswell]

I'm pretty sure braxton hicks kind of feel like your tummy is tightening.  If you lie on your back you will feel your tummy go rock hard, that's what I have always thought braxton hicks were.  When you have one you can't even feel around your tummy, my midwife had to wait for it to finish.  I hope that makes sense.

[lil_lady25]

I'm also glad to hear everything is okay! Since this is my first pregnancy I dont even think I would know if I was having Braxton Hicks if I was! I do sometimes have some pressure from down below and sometimes my woman parts actually hurt. If I can remember correctly it's usually when I have to pee. Any one else having this issue? The u/s tech said baby B was literally right on my bladder so that might have something to do with it....?

[SunWorshiper_26]

I'm glad everything is ok! :)

[trying43]

I called they said it was normal but I have stepped up my water intake.

[bubbahbigsis]

i would call the dr. with my second i thought i was having braxton hicks and ended up in preterm labor. its always better to be safe then sorry and that is what your dr is there for.

[SunWorshiper_26]

I would call your dr better safe than sorry. I was told any more than 4 in one hour and you need to call. I know a few women who had that happen and it was dehydration. They went to the hospital and the BH contractions had dialated them a little all bc of dehydration.