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Lots of Braxton Hicks is this the start I'm getting all excited !!!!

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Cazzybaby · 19/01/2008 17:52

Hi Guys

After some advise I am 39+5 with baby number 1. Think may have had a bit of a show yesterday lost some clear sticky gloopy type stuff. Have been having braxton hicks all last night about 15 mins apart very strong took my breath away and felt a bit like a pulling sensation very low down. Also some period type niggles. The braxton hicks where strong enough to wake me up.

I really dont know what to expect is this the start??

Also can you get two types of braxton hicks as Sometimes they feel like they are pulling from low down, and others feel like they are pushing from higher up?? If that makes sense??

Any advise welcome I'm starting to get so excited

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TheDuchessOfNorksBride · 19/01/2008 18:09

Well, it sounds possible, I had my first at 39+5. They can keep you guessing though which is thoroughly unfair.

Carry on as normal, if nothing much happens overnight, have a good walk tomorrow - exercise always helped mine along.

Good luck!

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ILikeToMoveItMoveIt · 19/01/2008 18:12

It could well be the start of things. Make sure you keep eating and going to the toilet regularly, and if you can, sleep.

I never had braxton hicks, so I can't tell you what they are like.

Good luck!!

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Cazzybaby · 19/01/2008 18:14

I've got butterflys in my tummy cos I'm so excited I'm sure once the real contractions start they will quickly disappear!!

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ILikeToMoveItMoveIt · 19/01/2008 19:09

Let us know how it goes. Whatever you do, don't get too excited and stay up for hours. If it is the real thing, it could last for hours and you need to rest!

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TheDuchessOfNorksBride · 19/01/2008 19:48

She's quite right you know. Early night for you.

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ILikeToMoveItMoveIt · 20/01/2008 12:18

How are things today?

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Naetha · 20/01/2008 12:20

I hope things get moving for you, but just to let you know I had really strong braxton hicks for 3 weeks before DS put a show in!

Keep on going for walks and try to get as much sleep as possible if you think this is the beginning! You'll need the energy later on for pushing!

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Cazzybaby · 20/01/2008 14:24

I'm still here and waiting!!

All has calmed down today had a good nights sleep and a nice walk this morning . Going to friends for a roast dinner today.

Thanks for the replies! Guess I will have to wait and see what happens!