I'm 37 weeks and the Braxton Hicks have been pretty much constant (no more than 2-3 minutes apart) since last night. I've tried drinking lots of water, going to the bathroom, lying down, walking, etc. Is this just a normal BH thing? (Is it going to annoy me for days/weeks? 
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This could be the real deal my friend.
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My NP told me that Braxton Hicks is a misnomer...they're all contractions but if they're non stop, it might be the real thing.
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Ack. I'm sorry--no tips for you, but I'm sure it's exhausting! Hope they let up for you soon.
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Yeah, I had BH nonstop with my 2nd too. Only at night though.
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I know you're gonna curse me
but, I would call. My OB always said if a shower, water, laying down didn't stop it to call because it was likely actual contractions.
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At 37 weeks it could be getting real! Keep us posted!
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@spaniellove: My OB told me if I had more than 5 BH contractions in a hour that I needed to go get checked out in L&D. She said to not even bother calling, to just show up.
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Could be the real deal! Although...I also had pretty long stretches of nonstop contractions that would magically peter out when I got to L+D. But I would still call!
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I'm pretty sure this isn't the real deal but I'm more worried about the constant contractions, since at my NST yesterday they were less frequent and baby was struggling a bit. Anyway, they are sending me to triage, although I'm expecting to be back home soon!
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Good luck!
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@spaniellove: Good luck!
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Yup, not the real thing. More importantly, baby is doing fine!
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So glad baby is doing ok!! I hope you get some relief soon though, BH can be so annoying!
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Glad you are okay! Hopefully the BH die down for a few more weeks!
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Glad baby is doing ok!
That happened to me a few days before my water broke! I had contractions every 3-5 minutes for over 2 hours despite changing my activity level and drinking water. They weren't painful though....you might just be in early labor! I had a NST the day before that and they thought I might be back that day because my contractions were so regular, just not painful. They told me I was likely in early labor. It lasted like 5 days before my water broke.
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Im so glad you and baby are ok. That must be exhausting. Sending love.
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@spaniellove: Just continue to keep a close eye on yourself and how you feel . . . so glad everything is okay!
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So glad you got checked out and that baby is doing well!!
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Glad to hear everything is okay with both of y'all. Hope you get some rest inbetween all the BH's!
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@spaniellove: Glad baby you went in and that baby is ok! At the end I was having constant, regular, painful contractions but they weren't the real thing either. My dr just said that was my new normal and for me, she said to wait until I couldn't walk or talk through them (not saying you should follow that guideline - just what they told me!). Of course in the be I had to be induced. The end of pregnancy is such a roller coaster! Especially since I'd been dealing with preterm labor, contractions, bed rest for 6 weeks by the time I finally had them. I know you've been going through the same thing! Also, I can't believe you're already 37 weeks! Time flies!
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@twodoghouse: When they told me months ago I had irritable uterus and I heard a lot of people end up having to be induced, I thought "that'll end up being me". And I still wouldn't be surprised!
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@spaniellove: Glad you are okay. I was thinking earlier that you may have the first June baby (in May).
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Glad to hear everything is ok! This happened to me at 36 weeks last week. I was having contractions 5-6 minutes apart for about 4 hours. Nothing helped! They eventually stopped but it was quite a scare.
but, I would call. My OB always said if a shower, water, laying down didn't stop it to call because it was likely actual contractions.
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