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I can't tell if I'm having braxton hicks...help?

sourpatchkidssourpatchkids member
in 3rd Trimester

I have had this happen every once in a while and I've had it happen 3 times in the last hour or so...but I'm not sure what it is.

My uterus gets really hard, but it's usually like two or 3 really big lumps (like large orange-sized) and I feel a lot of pressure in my uterus. I always just thought it was the baby balling up or stretching out or something...but it doesn't feel like baby, so I thought, well maybe they are braxton hicks?

I have no idea...

WDYT?

Brady (7.15.10) and Nolan (5.11.13)
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Re: I can't tell if I'm having braxton hicks...help?

  • jjcrew2006jjcrew2006 member
    I'd love to weigh in on this but like you, I still can't decipher BH's other than menstrual like cramps.  But I will say your siggy pic of those no-bakes just inspired me to go home tonight and make some!  they are SO delicious!
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  • sourpatchkidssourpatchkids member

    imagejjcrew2006:
    I'd love to weigh in on this but like you, I still can't decipher BH's other than menstrual like cramps.  But I will say your siggy pic of those no-bakes just inspired me to go home tonight and make some!  they are SO delicious!

    Lol - I can't have things with a lot of sugar...I was gaining weight like crazy so my OB said cut back on sugar. My weight has gotten under control and I'm staying away from things with a ton of sugar until my LO gets here. My mom is bringing some no bake cookies and milk to me at the hospital! lol

    They are super yummy! Enjoy yours tonight :)

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  • MrsDCruzMrsDCruz member

    BH should not be painful, your tummy will just get hard as a rock. My BH sorta make my tummy lumpy as well. Real contractions are like bad period cramps that come in waves...

     

     

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  • sourpatchkidssourpatchkids member
    imageCruzMommyG:

    BH should not be painful, your tummy will just get hard as a rock. My BH sorta make my tummy lumpy as well. Real contractions are like bad period cramps that come in waves...

    Guess it is BH then! It sounds just like you are describing, hard as rock, lumpy, doesn't hurt, just pressure. Sweet! 

     

     

    Brady (7.15.10) and Nolan (5.11.13)
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