2nd time mamas, any input?

littlemac1117

So, this is going to sound really weird. I've had some pretty regular cramping for the past 2 weeks. They hurt, but are not too bad, and I haven't had any bleeding. The thing is, they feel EXACTLY like BH contractions. I looked it up, and BH contractions start at around 6 weeks, you just aren't supposed to feel them until later because your ute is still so small. So, am I nuts or could this be what I am feeling? The only thing that is different about them is that they don't stop if I rest or drink water. In fact, they actually happen a lot more when I am just lying around. Any input? Advice? Am I just a loonie? Haha

gingerbrood

honestly, i never even thought about it. i have some fairly serious cramping even now a month after my BFP, but i remember i cramped a lot in the beginning with my last pregnancy. i never even considered BH! but since everything is looser the 2nd time around, it's a definite possibility that that's what you're feeling.

littlemac1117

I never thought about it until now either. They feel like tightening, rather than period-like, if that makes sense. I can barely remember the things I felt with the beginning of my last pregnancy but my H says he remembers me complaining a lot about cramping haha. BTW, your little girl is so cute!

kg_08

I always thought it was odd if anyone felt them this early, but this weekend I was on my feet A LOT and not drinking nearly the ammount of water as I should, and I had a lot of cramping.. some of it came and went like I'd assume BH contractions would.

That was my wakeup call to take it easy and make sure I stay hydrated, but I think if you're having it happen very often regardless of what you do, it's worth a mention to your OB.

littlemac1117

Thanks When I was pg with my son, I think the first one I had was when I was about 18 weeks, and I thought that was early (It was definitely a lack of rest and water type thing), but I think I might mention this to my midwife because it does seem pretty weird that they are so constant and stubborn.

Aloe0l

I think the fact that you know what BH are & feel like, and the fact that your ute is less "toned" since having previous pregnancies is why people feel them earlier the 2nd time around.  I have talked to several women who seemed to feel them early.  They do start early, but most women don't feel or recognize what they are like you said before.

lockettlady

Could this be what is going on with me? I don't remember having any early cramping with my first LO, but I was up all last night with cramps that didn't feel like AF cramps, but were still strong and painful. I'm worried because I don't get to see an OB until week 12. Ugh! So much uncertainty with pregnancy.