Talk to me about Braxton Hicks

[vthokie]

I feel like a FTM. I don't remember lots of BH last time, but I also know that I am less hydrated and more stressed with this pregnancy.
I'm trying to stay hydrated, but I feel like I'm just one big BH contraction right now. Nothing painful, just right and annoying.
When is this an issue? Is it at all? Do I need to call the dr at any point?

I did take a personal day tomorrow to rest, hydrate, and rest some more. But I'm at work today, so laying down isn't really an option right now.

[bigapple]

I'm sorry. They started around week 16 with Nolan and never let up. They also were sometimes really painful, which never happened the first time. I was told to call if they started to follow a timeable pattern. Otherwise just rest and water.

[careyalis]

Mine have been out of control this time. My doctor says they increase with each subsequent pregnancy, so they were nothing to worry about. Just drink lots of water and take it easy when you can.

[TrudyCampbell]

I had a ton with Ruby too.

[mabillon]

Sorry. . Mine were much stronger and earlier the second time. Laying on my side often helped and weirdly I always seemed to feel ok sitting on the yoga ball (I used it as my desk chair at work starting at 32 weeks).

[tuck]

I had bh earlier and earlier each kid.

By Charlie I was having them at 17 weeks and every single day after that. She came three days early. Bonus, I"m pretty sure all the contractions prepped me for a really easy labor, even though I didn't realize I was in labor until it was go time.

Nothing to worry about unless you're bleeding.

[vthokie]

Good to know there's nothing to worry about. But wow they suck.

[browneyedhunni85]

I have tons this pregnancy.

[Deleted]

I have a lot this pregnancy too. It is annoying but I just take it easy when I can.