Experiencing Braxton Hicks?!!?

[sleepyfoy]

Hey ladies....
I am 24 weeks and for the past week I have been experiencing some kind of weird feeling in my lower abdomen.... It got pretty intense yesterday and today.. I finally called the help line at my OB and they said the obvious... Put your feet up and come in tomorrow...

I guess Braxton Hicks are different in different people..My discomfort or tightening is lower abdomen... I guess uterus like area.... It happens when I walk, bend just about anything physical. It is not painful... Just very uncomfortable and a little concerning. It lasts about 15 seconds. Has anybody experienced this? Any advice? Of course I am "AMA" Advanced Maternal Age and I had a little problem with my progesterone level( low) at 20 weeks my level was 41. Range is I believe 20-141. Anyway..... Any advice would help. Thanks!!

Jodi

[AngeWG]

Hi

Like you, I am 24 weeks but as far as I know I have not had felt any contractions. But having said that I am expecting twins and are VERY active at the moment and I dont think I would notice anything else!

I hope you get some answers from your OB
Take care

[olivia]

Jodi

Sounds like braxton hicks to me. I got them from around 24 weeks, they don't exactly hurt but are really not comfortable. Mine are usually followed by the baby kicking and resolve when I rest with my feet up. I am sure it is nothing to worry about.

Olivia

[ESTHER]

Iam sure they are brackston hicks which come and go and are different with everyone. You did ok by conducting your care giver. Hope you will be fine soon.