Painful Braxton Hicks every day?

hollybabe · November 2009

Just wondering if I'm alone here. I doubt it. I'm a teacher, and by the end of every day, if not by lunchtime, I am in pain from BH. It's not like labor pain at all, just as if my belly has been shrink-wrapped or like there's a vice squeezing my whole abdomen. It hurts. Well, maybe I should say that it's "very uncomfortable."

Any other teachers feel my pain? I just emailed my principals and told them "sorry I've been wearing jeans and tennis shoes every day, but here's why." They've already replied that it's okay.

I'm chugging water and wearing comfortable shoes when I can. Anything else you've found that helps? I don't remember it being like this with DS #1.

blondey · November 2009

I'm not a teacher, but I do seem to get them more often when I'm moving around. Maybe if you can sit as much as possible, it will help.

shari_rngleson · November 2009

i would call dr. asap. i dont think you should be in pain from BH!

DreamsBride411 · November 2009

I thought that was stress... it's BH??!! I feel like this by the end of the day everyday... and it just so happens I'm a teacher too. I know that "vice around the abdomen feeling. And I have totally been wearing sweats and seaks to work like every other day.

hollybabe · November 2009

blondey:
I'm not a teacher, but I do seem to get them more often when I'm moving around. Maybe if you can sit as much as possible, it will help.

I know you're right, but I always find myself running around.

Hey, our kids are going to be almost the exact same age.

jescgrl · November 2009

i feel your pain...really. im not a teacher but by bed time with my son im done. my ob said i wasnt staying hydrated...i called bs b/c i feel if i drink another glass of water in a day my bladder would just expload! with Gavin i had BH but they didnt start getting uncomfortable till 38weeks

blondey · November 2009

hollybabe:

I know you're right, but I always find myself running around.

Hey, our kids are going to be almost the exact same age.

Yep, I noticed that about us Wink

valg927 · November 2009

You might want to check with our OB. I was told that my BH were fine but if they became painful I should call the doctor. I can't imagine standing on me feet all day! Teachers are saints!

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