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Weird stomach tightening all day?

kelciexokelciexo member
edited April 2014 in May 2014 Moms
I am 34 weeks pregnant. Since about 9 am (it is now 8 pm) I have been experiencing some weird stomach tightening. First, my chest feels tight. Then, my head feels hot and I almost feel like I can't breath (similar to a panic attack.) Then my stomach gets rock hard. It has been happening all day. I haven't seen a pattern besides the fact that it simply hasn't stopped. I did go to the doctor for my regular appointment and she simply said she wasn't sure and blamed it on Braxton Hicks. I also noticed that a lot of times, when I stand, my stomach is rock hard, also. My doctor didn't seem concerned about this but I have lost 3-4 pounds as well. 

Could this be an early sign that labor is approaching? Has anyone experienced this?  
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  • sulsa78sulsa78 member
    Sounds to me like Braxton Hicks. If it's not painful, cramping, bleeding, water didn't break...most likely it's just Braxton Hicks. Drink extra water and put your feet up.
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  • big0700109big0700109 member
    Sounds a lot like how my Braxton Hicks feel.

    Don't know about the weight thing.
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  • hbird0723hbird0723 member
    My stomach gets really hard at night sometimes and my OB said Braxton hicks as well. Also I've noticed that since she's gotten bigger I haven't had as big of an appetite so my weight hasn't changed much. Maybe that's what's going on?
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  • mprtrdgmprtrdg member
    I will be 34 weeks on Thursday and hae also noticed that I am getting many more BH contractions. When I stand up my stomach is rock hard, everytime!! I think it's normal. As for the weight loss, I have noticed my appetite is off and I have also lost a bit of weight, could just be our bodies going through the difficult last few weeks of pregnancy! I'm a first time mom though so I am not 100% sure
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  • kelciexokelciexo member
    But would you say that it is normal for this to go on all day long? I think that is what is worrying me.
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  • jfletcher3113jfletcher3113 member
    If you saw your doctor today and she wasn't concerned, I personally wouldn't be either unless something has changed since you saw her.

    This sounds like how my BH feel too. Sometimes I get them all day long. Other days, not so much. I got called in to labor and delivery one time because I was having more than six an hour for more than three hours. (My doctor asked me to report it to L&D until I was 34 weeks).

    With pregnancy, I think "normal" is difficult to define.  It sounds like you're still nervous about it so I would put in another call to your doctor or labor and delivery.
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  • fyafighterwife86fyafighterwife86 member
    Oh.
    It's you again.
    Call your fucking doctor- and if you don't like his/her answer, change practices.

    On a real note..
    Do you think anyone is taking you seriously?
    You're 34 weeks PG and explaining symptoms of what seems like labor- get off your ass, call your doctor, and don't post on here asking stupid questions looking for support when CLEARLY you don't reciprocate.
    I have ZERO patience to deal with shit like this.

    Rant over.
    Maybe.
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  • RedInLoveRedInLove member
    Surprise! There is not a new group of bumpies on the May board than from 4 days ago. Yep, still us same bishes.




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  • spacepotatoesspacepotatoes member
    Maybe you should be as persistent with your doctor as you are on these boards.

    Just like last time, you think you are experiencing signs of labour, call the doctor.
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  • MrsT2008MrsT2008 member
    braxton hicks.  it's exactly what mine are like and I get them on and off all day, every day, since 18 weeks.
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  • Jillzy86Jillzy86 member
    For those of you still posting advice, this person will not come back and respond to any of her last posts. She just drops a rant and leaves , do not waste your time on this one. She is just a self centered lurker.
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