38 weeks-- BH's or real thing.?

[pigleychez]

Im 38+4 and since about 8pm have been experienceing tightening pains.
They start at the bottom of my bump and move across my tummy untill it feels like im being suffocated.

I can cope with these and breath through them although am feeling abit doubled over with them at present.

Ive been doing on of them online timer things to see if there was any pattern...

So far they are about 1 minute each and frequency has been 11 then 10, then 8, and the last one 7 minutes apart.

Apart from the tightenings, I feel absouletly fine!

Anyone?

Have you had any other symptoms? Losing fluid or mucus, had diarrhea, back pain? Keep timing the pains, if they get to the stage that you are unable to be distracted whilst they're occuring, it would be worth giving your midwife a call to get some advice. They could be strong Braxton Hicks, but best to check with your midwife unit as you never know!

Thanks Kate... Had a bit of diarrhea and back pain the last few days but today I have felt fine.

I actually feel suprisingly spritly tonight!

doulakate got in there quick! i agree.

i never had braxton hicks first time round but think i am this time, then again i didn't realise theback pain i had whilst being induced was labour!!!

just wanted to say good luck

It all sounds like things are progressing nicely. These tightenings can come and go for a number of days, OR may progress to the next stage...you never know! Keep timing the tightening pains you're getting, if they get progressively stronger, then you may be ready to rock and roll and let your midwife know! Try and get as much rest as you can...you're gonna need that energy you've got! Ohh, how exciting! Hope all goes well x