Am 33wks with DS2 and started having Braxton hicks about 25wks. Was not concerned. Last time I had loads of really sore BHs from weeks 35-37, having DS1 at 37wks by forceps when he got distressed.
I was kept in overnight on the prenatal ward twice last time at 35wks and 36wks as they weren't sure if it was very early labour or not, eventually both times just went home with codeine! So I wasn't initially at all concerned about them this time.
Anyway, last 2wks have been having runs of BHs that are pretty sore, feeling like someone has pumped up my uterus to bursting point with a bike pump and giving me some shortness of breath. My bowels and bladder don't seem to like it either and are both sore and getting 'urgency'. I seem to get them for an hour or so then a little break and then they start again. Also bad cold at present and a gum infection which the dentist said was common in late pregnancy (typical!). Spoke to midwife who said see GP, did that on Tuesday - she said to 'rest' and signed me off work!!! Was due to finish in 10 days anyway. Instructions to go to the delivery suite if they become continuous or I get other signs of labour. They don't seem to be getting worse though, just the same, rather debilitating and depressing.
Anyone else had something similar? Don't think there is any solution, just looking for moral support :)
Husband totally unsympathetic - 'this is what pregnancy is like' and 'well you wanted another baby!!', plus DS1 seems to suddenly want cuddles and pick ups continuously and dragging him around is seriously hard. Think they are both just a bit stressed out.