Am almost 38 weeks and think i've been having braxtion hicks for a few days. I say 'think' as i'm not entirely sure if thats what they are, I read that your bump goes tight, well the top of mine is always tight/hard as the babies bum sticks up there and the bottom is kind of flabby after 2 previous DC so I can't really tell. They are a bit painful though and I am definately aware of them, they make me feel uncomfortable and are quite unpleasant.
So, assuming these are infact Braxton Hicks, do/did yours make you feel like you really need/ed a poo? I suddenly feel like I really need to go to the toilet when I get them and sit there waiting but most of the time nothing happens and the urge goes when the 'braxton hick' does, only for me to feel the same half an hour later. Other times though, I do have a poo (not the nicest of poos either iykwim) and so don't want to stop going to the bathroom every time just incase!
I don't think i've ever had Braxton Hicks with my other DC, I definately don't remember if I did, I was induced 2 weeks over with them both.
Sorry about the TMI
