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[lou_lou1979]

can anyone tell me what braxton hicks feel like? Yesterday I was getting these period type pains. They only lasted abuot a second and were totally random - not coming every ten minutes or anything like that. I had them sitting down but also when I moved to get up or bend down. I havent had any so far today.

Do you think they are braxton hicks? Or just engaging pains maybe? First time this has happened.

To be honest its scared me a bit. Not because I think its anything wrong, but its made me realise how little time is left before LO starts to make an appearance. I hope it doesnt come early - nursery isnt finished, names not picked, hosp bag not finished. Sorry I dont know why I'm panicking, silly really.

 

[2bananas]

well i've been getting these cramps for a few days now, like when you are due on and you get that gut churning pain through your tummy. Im guessing they have been braxtons - tummy gets hard on one side too which is odd. But not had them before so cant compare them to anything - difficult to know isnt it !

x

 

[gills8752]

I got braxton hicks back in the 20's but not had any since. Mine felt like tightening's and my tummy got hard. Now I just get the odd grumbling period pain/pressure from bubs.

Dont fret about getting everything finished Lou. My nursery is still a junk room bubs is sleeping with us for 6 months anyway.

 

[vinnypeanut]

Gills big hugs!!!! Sounds like ur having a real shnitty time!!!

I dont think ive ever had braxtons so cant comment on the pains but alot of pain i feel is babys head moving down i think. And plenty of pressure!

Cant wait for that almighty pop and a "ive wee'd myself" feeling. I just really hope it happens like that!
x

 

[gills8752]

Isn't it slightly worrying that we can't wait to feel a big gush of warm fluid between our legs!?? Surely thats something everyone dreads - the day you become incontinent!

 

[vinnypeanut]

Haha i know. I was just saying this morning I cant wait to wake up one morning in a big wet patch!

 

[pinkclaire]

My BH feel different at different times, I get them round my back, like a quick tightening, and also I get them at the top of my bump, the bump goes all tight and it makes me feel a bit breathless! they can last anything from 5 seconds to 10 mins but there is no regularity. I mainly get the bump ones when I am sitting down.

I have been to the midwifes today and bubs is fully engaged, so thats what I am putting the period cramping pains down to, ouch it is painful when they start doing that, so could be what it is?

Vinny- you just made me LOL I really want a big pop to happen as well! I dont think it happens to many people though, I lie in bed wishing that it would happen quite a lot lately!

Lou lou, dont panic, not everything needs to be done the second they are here, we're not worrying about the nursery to much as baby will be with us for 6 months, we havent decided on a name, think will just decide when LO is here, so what if it doesnt have a name for a few hours! My mum and dad had me 6 weeks early, they were completely unprepared, the whole house was being carpeted at the time, they had no stuff bought, but they said you manage when you have to and I think thats true!

 

[vinnypeanut]

Claire, 7 days to go......i am sooo jealous!!
Hope u get ur big pop very soon hehe xxx

 

[Caz-x]

I had the big pop, luckily on the toilet at the time or it would have been everywhere Still, I think it was the best way for me & hoping for it again this time

 

[pinkclaire]

I am really wanting to meet my baby now, but I'm also a bit in denial, I keep thinking at some point anytime from now I am going to get a baby and my whole life will change forever and never be the same again. Obviously I mean this in a good way, but its quite daunting dont you think?

 

[vinnypeanut]

Very daunting!! Although im wishing away the next 3 weeks I cant help but worry how i am gonna be totally responsible for this little mini person and that he'll depend on me 100%. Its hard!
x

 

[pinkclaire]

I cannot tell you how quickly the last 3 weeks has gone for me, only feels like yesterday I hit full term and was winging! So honestly dont worry, your time will come (and hopefully mine!) very soon!

 

[Caz-x]

I am really wanting to meet my baby now, but I'm also a bit in denial, I keep thinking at some point anytime from now I am going to get a baby and my whole life will change forever and never be the same again. Obviously I mean this in a good way, but its quite daunting dont you think?

It is daunting, and scary hun. But it will change in a good way. I remember being desperate to get out of hosp with my son & was discharged 24 hrs after I had him. We got home, put Kaden on the floor in the front room in his car seat asleep, looked at each other and were like - what now?? Nothing changed much for us initially as he fed,slept,fed,slept etc. The change came when he was a few days old and was more alert. We now sit and wonder what we did with all our time b4, we must have wasted so much & taken so much for granted. A lie in now is absolute bliss - infact if Kaden is still asleep at 7am it is great but we wouldnt change it for the world. A cheeky grin or a smile can pull me out of the deepest sleep & make me smile back even tho I feel like a zombie.

Have you got a txt buddy for when you go into labour so that we can all keep updated???

 

[Caz-x]

Very daunting!! Although im wishing away the next 3 weeks I cant help but worry how i am gonna be totally responsible for this little mini person and that he'll depend on me 100%. Its hard!
x

You will be a fab mummy, it all kinda swings into place natrually. You will find an inner strength you never knew you had.x

 

[teal]

My cot bed was delivered today and I put it together myself

I'm feeling really overwhelmed at the sight of it though. Just making everything feel more real and I'm also terrified that I'm going to be responsible for a new baby in about a months time! xx

 

[pinkclaire]

I'm glad I'm not the only one! Yep I've got a few peoples numbers from here so no doubt you will be kept updated! Xx

 

[blackrose]

My cot bed was delivered today and I put it together myself

I'm feeling really overwhelmed at the sight of it though. Just making everything feel more real and I'm also terrified that I'm going to be responsible for a new baby in about a months time! xx

I totally understand that feeling , its very overwhelming .

 

[Dream.A.Dream]

I am really wanting to meet my baby now, but I'm also a bit in denial, I keep thinking at some point anytime from now I am going to get a baby and my whole life will change forever and never be the same again. Obviously I mean this in a good way, but its quite daunting dont you think?

Me too, I flip from complete excitement to sheer terror a few times a day. I worry that I won't be able to look after him properly, or won't be able to tell what he needs. Hopefully it will be as instinctive as everyone says.

My cot bed was delivered today and I put it together myself

I'm feeling really overwhelmed at the sight of it though. Just making everything feel more real and I'm also terrified that I'm going to be responsible for a new baby in about a months time! xx

Well done you for building your own cotbed! I'm impressed No way I could have done ours. I am terrified also, I think it's kinda normal thing to go through at the end.

Gills- sorry you're feeling so bad today.

I have my follow up growth scan tomorrow, I'm a bit scared because I dunno what the consultant is going to say. Have everything ready though just incase baby does need to come early. xx

 

[blackrose]

I'll be thinking off you both tomorrow katy . I don't feel right today at all .. I'm really shaky and dizzy . I think i'll lay down for a bit at see if it improves .

 

[Dream.A.Dream]

I'll be thinking off you both tomorrow katy . I don't feel right today at all .. I'm really shaky and dizzy . I think i'll lay down for a bit at see if it improves .

Thanks Hope you feel better soon. Try having something sugary incase it's low blood sugars xx