this may be a stupid question but im a first time mom...

firsttimemamafirsttimemama
edited June 2011 in Third Trimester
I'm wondering what part of your belly you feel contrations or braxton hicks? I have been getting cramp like pains in my lower abdomen but I think it is just my body stretching and growing. I'm 31+2 weeks and thought I better know Where to expect the feeling instead of just thinking I'm having growing pains.because soon enough I will start having the real deal and would like to know a little about where and what it feels like.

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  • whozdherwhozdher
    Mine started like cramps then went to my back and hips. I've also had back labor which sucks big time
  • whozdherwhozdher
    Oops forgot to put this in lower belly with my third uppper belly with my first and second back labor
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  • mommy2b1111mommy2b1111
    I feel them in my va jay jay
  • casnlesliecasnleslie
    When your belly is hard as a rock for a hot minute, it's a contraction.
  • firsttimemamafirsttimemama
    Thanks ladies! From the sounds of it, they can be just about anywhere. When I get the cramps in lower abdomen, its usually when I'm trying to sleep. Im not sure if they are bh or just growing pains. They are tolerable and sporadic, so I guess I'll see. I'm sure as I get closer to my due date I will know for sure what's going on!
  • firsttimemamafirsttimemama
    @casnleslie my belly is that hard all the time! I can push in on my belly but its pretty hard. Would I be able to push in on my belly if I was having contractions? I think I'm just nervous that I'm going to start having them and not realize what's going on!
  • casnlesliecasnleslie
    I hear ya. It gets even harder. When you think your having one lay on your back and try to poke it. Trust me you will be able to tell. Do the same thing at any other time to have something to compare it to. Everyone's pain is different so that isn't a great indicator until you know what your body is doing. Does this make sense? BTW poke a few different spots to make sure the "rock" isn't baby.
  • firsttimemamafirsttimemama
    yeah, it does make sense the way you explain it. it's amazing to me that i can now see and tell where he is!! my belly always sticks out more depending on which side he's on. i like to push where he's at because he pushes back!! we play that game a lot!!! but thank you for the tips/advice!
  • natashalynnnatashalynn
    I felt mine between ny pelvis, and it was like a menstrual cramp on steroids. It felt fairly deep inside me, rather than on the outside, skin part.
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