Contractions or uterus stretching or gas

DezignedByFaith · July 2013

Been feeling like Braxton Hicks but then again I'm not so sure. Grant it, this is my fourth baby, I feel like this is all brand new to me. I am almost 23 weeks along. This morning I was in pain and I do believe it came from drinking milk on an empty stomach. It sent my stomach in knots and had me using the bathroom constantly. Then yesterday I felt really gassy and a little crampy, and I was in the bathroom for quite some time. Anyway, I know the uterus stretching usually makes you feel crampy. So it's like is it Braxton Hicks, gas or really contractions?

My auntie asked was I stressed about anything and I have been somewhat. She thinks my mind is in overload and is causing me to not get much sleep. She's a retired nurse and feels me not getting enough rest is contributing to my aches, etc.

The baby is moving around as normal. Am I just worrying too much about nothing?

RedLucia · July 2013

Sounds like gas and maybe some ligament stretching. Here is a description of braxton hicks contractions. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braxton_Hicks_contractions

Of course, call your clinic if in doubt.

DezignedByFaith · July 2013

Thank you. I do believe it is gas. I had some peppermint tea and all I know is the gas started moving out. TMI but I feel so much better. I think I had too many gassy foods in the past few days. I have to watch what I eat.

RedLucia:
Sounds like gas and maybe some ligament stretching. Here is a description of braxton hicks contractions.nbsp;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braxton_Hicks_contractionsOf course, call your clinic if in doubt. nbsp;

dglvrk2 · July 2013

What you described sounds similar to what I had with my first pregnancy between 15 and 25 weeks. Call your doctor, but I bet it's round ligaments stretching. I'm on pregnancy #2. My ligaments are already stretching. I'm only 13 weeks and feeling like its 23 :-) Good luck!

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