What the heck was that?!

amberrae75

Hi ladies, FTM here, 36 weeks.

I was woken up last night by these super sharp tight pains in my lower abdomen, three in a row, that tapered off slightly when I moved. Was this what they call “lightening crotch” or Braxton Hicks?! I’ve had no signs of either of those thus far. I don’t think they were any cause for concern I’m just wondering why they were happening in my sleep and super painful. 

BrittaniLC

Sounds like either lightening crotch or BH. Was baby moving around at the time of the pain? It’s  common not to ever feel either of these through a pregnancy (as I did not with DD). But remember that labor, BH and LC can happen at any hour of the day! Even when you are in a dead sleep. If it was BH, your body is just preparing for real labor pains. 

mpp06

How long did they last? BH would probably be more than just a quick pain. Lightening crotch is more in the actual crotch. For me it seriously felt like my baby was trying to kick through my cervix. You can also have round ligament pain that can be more of a stabbing pain. It's crazy all the different pains you can get. Hope it stops for you!

amberrae75

I don’t remember if baby was moving but I did fall right back asleep after! Thank you for responding xo

amberrae75

mpp06 said:

How long did they last? BH would probably be more than just a quick pain. Lightening crotch is more in the actual crotch. For me it seriously felt like my baby was trying to kick through my cervix. You can also have round ligament pain that can be more of a stabbing pain. It's crazy all the different pains you can get. Hope it stops for you!

They were pretty short from what I remember , but there were three in a row. It felt very tight and like I was being stabbed in the ovaries. Haven’t felt anything since! Assuming it was lightning crotch at this point! Thanks for responding. Xoxo