https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 11:35:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2603186 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 10:27:11 +0000 Maysprout 2603186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Glad you guys have a good plan for checking up on baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2603174 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 10:10:22 +0000 IRunForFun 2603174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So my cervix was thick and closed and baby sounded good. My uterus did tighten up when she was searching with the Doppler so she got to see what I was talking about. Since everything looked and sounded good she wasn't too worried, just said some people have more irritable uteruses, could have to do with a growth spurt for baby, even slight dehydration etc. I did have a yeast infection at my last appointment 9 days ago which I treated but she said things still looked irritated and a particularly nasty infection could cause cramping so I'm re-treating and she's sending out a swab.</p> <p>So for now, baby's OK. And I have a scan Wednesday. Thanks for all the feedback!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2603157 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 09:54:36 +0000 Maysprout 2603157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: even if it is that or whatever there's no reason to feel silly. It's good to be proactive and talk to your nurse/midwives/drs who see the stuff all the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2603153 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 09:48:01 +0000 IRunForFun 2603153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsKoala: @Maysprout: I'm really hoping it's something simple like that and I end up feeling silly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2603150 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 09:44:18 +0000 Maysprout 2603150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: best wishes! The other thing it might be is round ligament pain. That feels like period cramping to me sometimes. Glad you're getting checked out , Hope you get some answers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2603149 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 09:44:10 +0000 MrsKoala 2603149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: Oh no! Hope the MW has some answers for you! I had cramps that were similar at around 20 weeks. Turned out I was really dehydrated. I hope that it's a simple explanation for you as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2603145 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 09:39:44 +0000 IRunForFun 2603145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm just updating that at 5:45 am I woke up from a dream that I was having bad cramps and it turns out I was cramping a lot. It felt exactly like I was about to get my period. So now I'm sitting waiting to see the midwife, ugh. They already did a urine dip that came back clear so we will see what she says. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2602862 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 19:50:38 +0000 IRunForFun 2602862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: Wow! So interesting! Seems like some people just get them or notice them really early... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2602859 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 19:49:21 +0000 IRunForFun 2602859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetiePie: Thanks! Even the nurse who called back was saying it seems too early and asking a bunch of other questions, like if I was constipated, if I had a stomach bug, etc etc. She even said maybe the hardness I was feeling in my belly was baby sticking it's butt out...I'm like uh well baby weighs less than 4 ozs right now so unless it has a giant ass...But I honestly don't see how it could be anything else. And knowing others have experienced it too is super helpful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2602810 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 18:40:19 +0000 travellingbee 2602810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had them starting at 16 weeks my first time and even earlier the second time. Like of of first trimester... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2602809 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 18:39:24 +0000 SweetiePie 2602809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had them starting at EXACTLY 16 weeks. Everyone said I was crazy but my OB confirmed that it was possible and sounded like it based on my description.<br /> Everything was perfectly fine :-) Never hurts to ask though if it'll give you peace of mind. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2602779 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 17:39:33 +0000 IRunForFun 2602779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@birdofafeather: Thanks! Every story of someone who had them early and it all turned out fine makes me feel better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2602731 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 16:24:18 +0000 birdofafeather 2602731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i had them that early the second time around. i never recognized any my first pregnancy, but after i had them the second time, i was like, oh, i had this before, i just had no idea it was something! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2602730 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 16:21:59 +0000 IRunForFun 2602730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: Thanks, that's reassuring!! I'm totally not even trying to see how often they're happening because I'll stress myself out. If they get painful or obviously super frequent I'll call again or go in but for now I'll just try to relax. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2602720 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:56:08 +0000 yoursilverlining 2602720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: I had them start that early. I have a lot of BH all the time. OB said to call if they ever were painful, timeable or more than 6 per hour. There were definitely hours where I had more than 6, but they never had me come in. I was drinking a lot of water too; some people just have them more than others I think! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2602701 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:28:47 +0000 snowjewelz 2602701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: I'll def bring this up to my OB when I see her next week and I'll let you know what she says. I'm pretty sure I need to drink more; I THINK I drink a lot but it's probably still not enough! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2602696 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:22:36 +0000 IRunForFun 2602696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: Yeah, I think if I hadn't been aware of what Braxton Hicks were already I might not even notice? Not sure! I'm just basically going drown myself in water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2602678 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 14:38:50 +0000 snowjewelz 2602678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: I've been feeling some too! I'm 19 weeks today. I just assumed I'm not drinking enough water or something and it's hot... I don't remember having this last time, but I feel like I'm more aware of what things are this time around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2602668 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 14:29:03 +0000 snowjewelz 2602668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: I've been getting some random ones too, started probably 1 week ago? I'm 19 wks today. I just assumed it's been hot/I haven't been drinking enough water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2602662 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 14:18:50 +0000 LBee 2602662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: I actually have IBS too, no idea if they are related. In general my body (and general attitude) tends to default to irritable so it shouldn't have been too surprising. Get some rest and chug water! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2602654 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 14:12:27 +0000 IRunForFun 2602654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LBee: Thanks! It wouldn't actually surprise me if I end up with an irritable uterus. I mean I have an irritable bowel so why not uterus? I know my IBS is exacerbated by anxiety and I'm weaning off anxiety meds now so I wonder if there's a connection with the uterus too? </p> <p>@MrsSRS: Thanks! We do have some Gatorade mix so I'll try that!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2602634 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 13:53:41 +0000 MrsSRS 2602634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Try some gatorade! I had an irritable uterus and when I had too many BH from the heat, that helped way more than water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2602630 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 13:52:04 +0000 LBee 2602630@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: Hi lady! I had BH with T starting at like 15 weeks. While I ended up having an irritable uterus, my doctor was never concerned and said to call if they got out of hand (can't remember the exact amounts, helpful, I know). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2602625 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 13:47:06 +0000 mrsjd 2602625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: It is my first! I don't know why I've had them so frequently but between 20-34 weeks I only had them when I didn't drink enough water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2602615 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 13:41:36 +0000 IRunForFun 2602615@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjd: Thanks, that's reassuring! Is this your first pregnancy as well? I keep reading it's more common to feel them earlier in subsequent pregnancies but who knows. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2602598 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 13:28:02 +0000 mrsjd 2602598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had them since like 14/15 weeks. (I'll be 36 tomorrow). I used to wake up with a rock hard uterus in the middle of the night. My early ones were not aggravated by dehydration but some later (and more frequent) ones were. You're smart to call and be sure, but I think it's more common than people realize. In the past two weeks I've had an increase in them, even when I'm clearly hydrated. Just how my body is getting ready I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2602595 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 13:24:10 +0000 IRunForFun 2602595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: Thanks. A nurse called back and said rest, hydrate, and come in tomorrow to check for an asymptomatic UTI if it doesn't get better. It is SO hot, feels like 100+ degrees here today, but luckily I don't really need to go out at all till this evening. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2602552 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 12:42:15 +0000 winniebee 2602552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: My OB's general rule is if I was having them more often than every 10 minutes I had to go in. I bet they tell you something similar. It's been really hot so you may be really dehydrated but not know it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2602549 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 12:41:12 +0000 IRunForFun 2602549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: Thanks! Put in a call and just waiting on a nurse to call back. I hope they don't tell me to "rest" because that's ALL I've been doing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/braxton-hicks-early-on-16-weeks#post-2602539 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 12:34:39 +0000 winniebee 2602539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: They want you to call, trust me! I hope it's nothing. </p>