what is it!!!!!!

[hellojojo2200]

Every one.keeps talkin about "braxton hicks"..I feel silly..But what is it???? :)

[expectingmommy5162014]

Lindsey I usually get mine when I wake up & have to pee I freak out thinking I'm going into labor lol

[Lindsey97]

Me too.... why is that ? Contractions with a full bladder, that is. I think it is so odd. They are so much more intense when I have to pee real bad.

[Lindsey97]

Expectingmommy I'm 39 weeks too!

I get them all night every night ... very tense. As ssoon as I get up and moving they subside. But yeah BH is just contractions... but not the real deal yet! Helps get things going. .... labor wise.

[expectingmommy5162014]

Yes I usually get mine when I hold my pee! Lol

[Kelseymichelle]

Its a contraction, which is when your uterus tightens up. They can be a full uterus contraction or a focal contraction where just one section of your uterus tightens up. They are just your body practicing for the real deal. Some women dont get them at all during pregnancy, and like me some women get them alllll the time! I've had them since about 25 weeks ish. They also can hurt, but not everyone gets painful ones.

[hellojojo2200]

Thanx ladies..I was confused

[Mel_Singh]

I havent felt it yet im 24w

[emeryg]

Really? Mine are just incredibly uncomfortable cause I'll feel my stomach slowly hardening and tightening I hate the way it feels, no pain though. Especially when I hold on my pee I'll start getting them a lot.

[expectingmommy5162014]

Mine are painful. Feels like period cramps. I'm 39 wks

[emeryg]

There like practice contractions your body's just getting ready for the real thing. Your stomach will tighten and harden usually no pain just discomfort. I've had them since my first trimester I get them way more that I'm 36 weeks they are very uncomfortable for me. Some people don't even experience them at all