BH vs contractions

[cocobellaf]

Anyone starting to get these?  I've been getting some BH for the past couple weeks, but last night I had some stronger, more intense ones.  I am 25+4.  Just wanted to see if anyone else is experiencing the same thing!

[cabbagecabbage]

Last time I had some around 30 weeks. BH I felt up high, like a pulsing tightness. Contractions were all low and close to menstrual cramps. I've had a couple brief BH already but that's it.

[tootsie]

I've experienced BH with both pregnancies, starting at 16 weeks last time and 18 weeks this time. I worked as a waitress during my last pregnancy so I was always on my feet running around like crazy which definitely contributed to the constant BH. This time I work a desk job and they are less frequent, but I still get probably at least one a day. They can be pretty uncomfortable, but I wouldn't call it painful. Especially since I've gone through labor I can tell they are very different from actual productive contractions. I consider it my uterus working out and getting in shape for the big event!

[cocobellaf]

Oh wow, you started early tootsie!! They caught me by surprise at first, but now I just think "ugh, not another one!" They're kind of annoying, but you're right... just working out and getting built up for the real deal!!

[housecarder]

I have been having menstrual like cramps for weeks coupled with back pain. They aren't progressing me but they are super annoying.

[mcktymck]

I'm a little worried that I'm not going to know what BH or contractions feel like! I've heard cx described best as intense menstrual cramps, but what about BH?

[cocobellaf]

mcktymck, I didn't know what they were for a couple weeks. I thought it was baby going nuts in there, but then I started thinking... how could she be everywhere at once? Also, I feel pressure inside instead of just a kick or a movement. Now I can tell the difference, but it took a couple weeks to figure things out. Don't worry! It is definitely an involuntary movement and lasts longer than a kick for me. You know the feeling you get when you have muscle twitches or something? It's like that, but stronger and bigger (more area than just a muscle twitch).

[jewelsofthenile]

mcktymck bh contractions make your stomach rock hard but otherwise aren't painful at least that's what they felt like to me. I didn't really notice them until the day before my labor last time, but looking back on it now i probably had them for a month at least before that.

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[tikoberry99]

Apr 8, 2016 10:03:47 GMT -5 housecarder said:

I have been having menstrual like cramps for weeks coupled with back pain. They aren't progressing me but they are super annoying.

+1. I started having menstrual cramps the past few days and have been a bit worried about them. Glad to see others are experiencing the same!

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[mcktymck]

I did feel crampy last night right before bed, that was the first time I noticed anything different than usual! But then it was like "are these pregnancy-related cramps, or intestinal issue cramps?" I'm going to be one of those women you hear about on TV who thought they had to poop and out pops baby haha

[housecarder]

Also actual labor contractions will be consistent and get stronger and more frequent. BH will be erratic and go away if you change positions, drink water, etc.

[TheTuna15]

Also, 90% of women I know will say that you KNOW the difference between BH and a real contraction when you get one. The other 10% myself included never got BH so we wouldn't know. But trust, I haven't met anyone yet who hasn't said that a real contraction can knock the wind out of you.

[tootsie]

Apr 8, 2016 11:52:34 GMT -5 mcktymck said:

I did feel crampy last night right before bed, that was the first time I noticed anything different than usual! But then it was like "are these pregnancy-related cramps, or intestinal issue cramps?" I'm going to be one of those women you hear about on TV who thought they had to poop and out pops baby haha

Funny enough, the abdominal cramps I had during an awful diarrhea bug my last pregnancy felt more like real contractions than BH. 

[tootsie]

Have those of you with menstrual-like cramps talked to your docs? I know everyone is different, but that doesn't seem like normal BH to me.

[housecarder]

Apr 8, 2016 13:39:12 GMT -5 tootsie said:

Have those of you with menstrual-like cramps talked to your docs? I know everyone is different, but that doesn't seem like normal BH to me.

I went to my doc and they put me on a NST to see what was going on. They saw nothing, and then some abdominal spasms? They did some modified bed rest for a few days but then said that it was ok to go back to work because my cervix was long and shut tight. She said if they get stronger or more regular then I should be concerned.

[tootsie]

Apr 8, 2016 14:28:20 GMT -5 housecarder said:

Apr 8, 2016 13:39:12 GMT -5 tootsie said:

Have those of you with menstrual-like cramps talked to your docs? I know everyone is different, but that doesn't seem like normal BH to me.

I went to my doc and they put me on a NST to see what was going on. They saw nothing, and then some abdominal spasms? They did some modified bed rest for a few days but then said that it was ok to go back to work because my cervix was long and shut tight. She said if they get stronger or more regular then I should be concerned.

Huh, interesting, glad to know your cervix is acting right!

[housecarder]

Apr 8, 2016 14:34:11 GMT -5 tootsie said:

Apr 8, 2016 14:28:20 GMT -5 housecarder said:

I went to my doc and they put me on a NST to see what was going on. They saw nothing, and then some abdominal spasms? They did some modified bed rest for a few days but then said that it was ok to go back to work because my cervix was long and shut tight. She said if they get stronger or more regular then I should be concerned.

Huh, interesting, glad to know your cervix is acting right!

Yeah I'm tempted to call again because I've had 3 straight days of bad cramps/ back pain and haven't been checked in a while. I always feel silly doing that though especially since it will be after hours when I leave work.

[lovegrilledcheese]

I've had period like cramping but it's related to my constipation issues.


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[willow]

Apr 8, 2016 13:37:40 GMT -5 tootsie said:

Apr 8, 2016 11:52:34 GMT -5 mcktymck said:

I did feel crampy last night right before bed, that was the first time I noticed anything different than usual! But then it was like "are these pregnancy-related cramps, or intestinal issue cramps?" I'm going to be one of those women you hear about on TV who thought they had to poop and out pops baby haha

Funny enough, the abdominal cramps I had during an awful diarrhea bug my last pregnancy felt more like real contractions than BH. 

Well if real contractions feel like the runs cramps, then I'll handle them like a champ, Lol. Lifelong IBS over hurr.