Braxton Hicks question

[Proudmomoftwinsplusone]

Did anyone experience two or three painful BH for a few days before starting serious labor? This morning i had two painful ones, like I almost couldn't walk. Then I had another one in the evening.

I am 39 weeks, BTW.

[rmzbm]

Oh yes! I am 37 weeks, have had them, daily, for like a month now...doozies too!

[JamieCatheryn]

I think when they're mild to moderately painful and start feeling like they're building up in strength and encompassing the whole uterus you can call it prodromal labor instead of BH. I had BH contractions all through my pregnancy and prodromal contractions each night from 36 weeks to almost 41 when I went into labor.