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Braxton hicks at 18 weeks anyone?

8 replies

Beeboles · 10/12/2011 19:37

Just curious, I had strong braxton hicks in both previous pregnancies, but never this early. This is dc3 and i am 18 weeks and getting them every day, has anyone else noticed them this early before?

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dreamfeeder · 10/12/2011 21:24

they started at 16 weeks for me this time- i'm 21 now... second pregnancy.

MandaHugNKiss · 10/12/2011 21:30

Mine started around 15 weeks this time... DC4 (5th pregnancy). Not everyday though, and I tend to not get enough fluid in the day (dehydration can aparently make them worse/more frequent).

Wallace · 10/12/2011 21:39

I was having them at my 12 weeks scan (4th preg)

babycarmen · 10/12/2011 21:52

I felt them from around then this time, Im 32 weeks with DD2

smk84 · 10/12/2011 21:59

I have read that they start very early but that people become aware of them at different stages.

Newtothisstuff · 10/12/2011 22:55

Omg I was just about to google if this was normal.. I remember getting them later on with DD but don't remember getting them this early.. I'm 17 weeks and am getting them all the time.. Seriously not coolAngry

Beeboles · 11/12/2011 12:13

thank you everyone, glad to know it's not just me :)

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pixie04 · 11/12/2011 12:45

don't know how many weeks I was but mine started pretty early, it's like they evolved from growing pains / cramps to braxton hicks

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