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Braxton Hicks

jarbatzjarbatz member
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Yesterday at work I was sitting at my desk reading emails when all of a sudden I had this strange tightening feeling that started in my pelvic region but then felt like it was travelling upwards..I don't know...it was almost like I felt it run through my whole body....it was so intense that for a split second I thought I might pass out...and then it was gone.   And I've felt fine ever since.

Was this or could this have been BH?  I guess I thought BH didn't happen until 3rd tri.

Or maybe it was just gas...ha ha....but it was the weirdest/scariest feeling!!

Me-38, DH - 48 | DD born 3/17/10 | BFP 4/29/11 - M/C 5/31/11 Blighted Ovum | BFP 12/18/11 CP - 12/27/11 | Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
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Re: Braxton Hicks

  • AECollinsAECollins
    Yes, it could've been a BHC. I had two in bed the other morning and they felt exactly the same way. It starts low in the pelvic area and it travels upwards making your belly really tight. Did not hurt or anything, but it makes you feel like someone is exorcising something out of your body?LOL. I had an appointment with my OB-Gyn the next day and she confirmed BH. (Lovely uh??)
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  • jarbatzjarbatz member

    OMG yes!!! That is exactly what it felt like - it doesn't hurt but its an uncomfortable pressure...I was half expecting something to come out my mouth b/c of the way the pressure was moving upwards....really...everything was running through my mind...heart attack, stroke...you name it!  I feel foolish admitting that but I had no idea what was happening!

    Wow...is that what real contractions feel like?? 

    Me-38, DH - 48 | DD born 3/17/10 | BFP 4/29/11 - M/C 5/31/11 Blighted Ovum | BFP 12/18/11 CP - 12/27/11 | Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
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  • lilacfritzlilacfritz
    Sounds like Braxton Hicks to me.  They feel strange at first then eventually just annoying. : ) 
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  • lmizgala@hotmail.comlmizgala@hotmail.com
    Yup, sounds like BH !
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