Constant tightening

I woke up this morning feeling positively exhausted. I’ve been having constant painless tightening in my abdomen—honestly it’s hard for me to tell if it’s baby moving or tightening but it definitely has a warm, pulling sensations. I’ve probably had 8 quick pulls in the past 10 minutes or so. Is this normal???
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This is normal hon, I’ve had it a few times. It’s only worrisome when it becomes that frequent and painful- you’re just having some really expressive Braxton hix at the moment. I hope you’re able to get some rest soon

I feel the same way !

Yes I get these pulls literally 24/7! I’m pretty sure it’s a mix of baby doing a quick stretch/jabby movement during a Braxton hicks, it’s the weirdest feeling!!! It’s literally constant for me. Nothing to be concerned about though! Trust me you’ll knowwww when you’re having contractions haha!!

@Laura I feel so silly when I can’t tell the difference between the movements and BH haha—I do think I get BHs once the baby starts moving though! Thank you!!

@bakhtawer glad I’m not alone!! When are you due??

@Abby ok good!! I’m high risk and have been getting ultrasounds and NSTS twice a week and my doc mentioned to call if I had more than 6. Braxton hicks in an hour and I’m like wellllll I think I just had like 8 in the a matter of minutes but they are literally SO quick that I don’t even know if it counts haha

Don’t feel silly! I’m on baby 3 and still struggle sometimes with knowing the difference. If this was always intuitive and easy we wouldn’t need doctors and forums to ask questions! :) The key factor is pain mama, when it starts HURTING, that’s when we start getting concerned. You’ve got this!

Mid march 🥶🥶🥶

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