Braxton Hicks... or?

kparma89

Was at our 3.5 hr bible study tonight and had braxton hicks all through out... Now i've been having tons of BH the last couple months but these were just a bit stronger. Are they a little stronger because of her growth or should I be concerned? Been trying to drink lots of water tonight in case the TX heat has just been getting to me. Any one else have this? Thoughts? Questions? Answers? :-)

note: baby is still kicking around, no worries there.

libbyann

How far along are you? If you're not to term yet, whow far apart are the contractions? Are you having more than 5 in an hour (this was my OBs req - some are more, some are less)? Do they go away if you lay on your left side and drink water?

If you're not full term yet, I'd probably call to be on the safe side. 

brideonjuly8

libbyann:

How far along are you? If you're not to term yet, whow far apart are the contractions? Are you having more than 5 in an hour (this was my OBs req - some are more, some are less)? Do they go away if you lay on your left side and drink water?

If you're not full term yet, I'd probably call to be on the safe side. 

All of this, lay on your left side and drink a crapton of water, and just when you think you can't drink anymore, drink another 3 glasses.  Like LA said, if you're having more than 5/hour you should call your doctor.  GL!

kparma89

Counted out six in an hr so I ended up calling the midwife at 11 who told me to drink water, relax and maybe take a bath. and to make sure I'm lying to keep pressure off cervix. Ended up falling asleep and remember waking up to go to the bathroom during a few BH but nothing ever woke me up or was painful. Chilling in bed today, hubby's orders :-) still having BH so I'm trying to guzzle water as much as I can without killing myself!