Braxton Hicks?

ShelleyBQ

Hey ladies.  The last several days I've been having a tightening in my uterus, where it gets rock hard and you can even see it protrude from my abdomen.  Several BTDT mom friends have said this sounds like BH.  From doctor google, I can tell that it is possible to have them this early (19w4d) although not extremely common to feel them this early and this frequently.  They are happening every 1-2 hours.  I saw my OB and they checked me for any signs of early labor (cervix still long and closed, thank goodness) but has anyone else had anything like this?

Wish82

I've had a few as well...I think the first one I experienced when I was about 20 weeks. Mine, however, have not occurred with any regular frequency whatsoever 

musicalsilver

I started noticing mine around 16/17 weeks.  My OB had the same concern and checked to make sure everything looked okay with my cervix - and it did, so she told me to just carry on.  I notice about half a dozen over the course of a day.  Mayo Clinic's book says not to worry unless you have 6 in an hour - and my OB didn't actually say at what point I should worry about them, so I'm just rolling with it.  I take advantage of the ability to feel the outlines of my uterus and marvel at how huge it's getting!