Braxtons - does everyone get them?

[shipsladyg]

I'm 39+4 today and so far I don't think I've had a Braxton Hick. Other ladies in my NCT class seem to be contracting all over the place and I haven't even really experienced one proper tightening. Is it possible that I simply haven't noticed? Or is it another one of those things in pregnancy that some people get lots of and others don't?
The catastrophiser in me can't help but think that it all points to an ineffective womb and that I won't get this child out alone - although I know that this is most unlikely and I should count my lucky stars that I'm not being inconvenienced by them and simply be content with only experiencing the real thing.

Thoughts?

I didn't have them in first preg at all. Dd did come out eventually

I didn't get them either with my first pregnancy, remains to be seen if they will appear this time

I didn't get them at all with first pregnancy and had loads with second pregnancy. Midwife said this was quite normal. Had to be induced early with both and had quick labours both times.

Hi Ships - nope, I've never had one, either in my last pregnancy, or this one. Don't even know what it's supposed to feel like!

And I got DD with only gas and air and not a stitch in sight (slight graze) so I'm sure your womb is more than capable to get the baby out alone...

I didn't get them with any of my three

Thanks guys. I suppose I'm just getting to the impatient stage and wanting to get Junior moving and out.

I didn't get them with first, and had a quick, easy labour. no pain relief no stitches!
I am now 37 weeks, and don't appear to have them this time either?
Wouldn't know if I have had em, as not quite sure exactly what they are supposed to feel like though?

Never had them - on my third baby now. :-)