Contractions??

[amberg007]

Okay, I officially have myself crazy with fear that I will not know if/when I am having a contraction or in labor. My midwife told me that I will just know but I am not convinced. My stomach has tightened up a few times (not consistenly) but with no pain or cramping. Is that a contraction? Also, my back was killing me last night but it wasn't my lower back. Where would "back labor" hurt? I just keep thinking about the woman who recently gave birth on a street corner b/c she didn't realize she was in labor. Am I the only one with this fear? Some guidance please!!!!

[funfunkyfantastic]

It is... but it's a Braxton Hicks contraction. I get those all the time. They're nothing to worry about. I think they're funny to watch though cus sometimes my belly will tighten in a funny shape. Today one of them looked like a box! hehe.

[dimibella]

Originally Posted by funfunkyfantastic

It is... but it's a Braxton Hicks contraction. I get those all the time. They're nothing to worry about. I think they're funny to watch though cus sometimes my belly will tighten in a funny shape. Today one of them looked like a box! hehe.

Yup, what funfunkyfantastic said. My stomach totally does that too, mostly it's just some odd oblong shape depending on baby's position, but it's definitely funny.

[boobyfeeder]

Don't worry, it's the rare person who doesn't know when they are in true labor. When in doubt, call the m/w. I was afraid I wouldn't know with DD2, since I was induced with DD1, but I knew. It took a little while, but as soon as I saw bloody show and started to throw up, I had no doubts.