more early contrax 2nd time around?

[joyfilledmomma]

hey 2nd time and + mommas...are you having more contractions resulting in absolutely nothing this time around? (ok ok...i know that my body is probably getting ready for labor, but it feels like it's for nothing) seriously, this is driving me batty because with dd i knew the day that i was in labor all day the day before she was born and never thought i was before that. this time around i've had several 'false alarms' in the past week...not enough to call dh at work or my midwives, but enought to think "hmm...i think today's the day." anyone else going crazier the second(+) time around?

[Mamato2and2]

I have had tons of contractions for at LEAST a month now! Nothing painful but definitely a little powerful. I had BH's starting way early too. I think it has to do with the fact that I just had a baby 18 months ago....

Just think of it as practice and start teaching your body to fully relax with them-that way it will come automatically when you are in labor--well, that's what I'm hoping for anyway!!

[kalisage]

Yea, this is my 4th and been doing this for weeks and weeks. Did the same with the others. Sometimes it can be so frustrating and tiring. But it really is doing something. A little at a time, and baby will come soon enough

[SumnerRain]

My braxton hicks have been constant for a week now and my cervix or pelvic floor is SO SORE. I am willing to bet money that I am closed, firm, and long. And to answer your question, yes, it does seem to get more intense the second+ time around.

[1babysmom]

No! I'm having less, acutally, and THAT is driving me nuts! LOL I only had BH with DD prior to labor, but some days I was having them like every 2 minutes for a couple hours. This time I barely even get 5 a day sometimes! I WANT to have contractions! LOL At least I'd feel like something was going on.

[SumnerRain]

Originally Posted by 1babysmom

I WANT to have contractions! LOL At least I'd feel like something was going on.

I have a feeling all these ctx are doing nothing. I wish I could check my own cervix to see if anything is going on down there How about we trade?? You can have these pesky BHs for me!

[1babysmom]

Originally Posted by SumnerRain

I have a feeling all these ctx are doing nothing. I wish I could check my own cervix to see if anything is going on down there How about we trade?? You can have these pesky BHs for me!

LOL...you know, I may just do that! LOL Better than TRYING to make them happen all day long!

I can tell I'm dilated to 2-3 but that means nothing for me so bummer...

[arihillfarm]

I had been having menstrual type cramping for the last week and half until yesterday. Walking to my car from my office, I felt the baby drop and by the time I got to the car, was swinging my right leg a little wide to avoid the pelvis smashing against skull feeling I was getting. Started getting contractions around 10:30pm, 30-45 sec. long, about 5-7 min. apart consistently until about 3am, when they decided to stop. Talk about disappointing!! Had my 39 week appt. this morning and was checked by the midwife and she said I'm softening, but not yet dilating. With my daughter (my first), I had 2-3 days of menstrual like cramps which got me to 3 cm, some stronger but not very painful contractions (like the ones last night) overnight and then was in full, active labor by 6am and she was born at 11:09am with a little "boost" from Pitocin.

-Astrid

[RootBeerFloat]

I am doing the same thing. Lots of ctx and cervical sensation, and nothing going on down below. It's sort of exciting, given that I never had one ctx before my water broke with dd at 37 weeks, but it's sort of annoying at the same time. I'm so excited for things to go the next step now!