ok i have a 2 and a half yr old so its been a little while since i was in my third trimester and i dont see the doc until monday. my question: is it normal to have brahxton hicks this early? i know that its not contractions i remember the difference. also my legs hurt real bad and it feels like my hips are spreading
apart. normal?? oh yeah im 28 wks and 1 day preggo!
2007-09-06 12:31:05 · 8 answers · asked by jrs wife! 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
ive eaten 4 bananas today alone!!!
2007-09-06 12:40:32 · update #1
im an at home mom with a 2 yr old. yes im on my feet all day
2007-09-06 12:43:44 · update #2
normal. with a 2 1/2 yr old you are probably on your feet alot more than with #1- (leg cramps), also for the same reason gravity is pulling baby down, and your mucles arn't as taut as they were the first time around (Hips spreading). I just went throught the same thing earlier this year. My doctor said that second ( and third and fourth, ect..) time moms waddle alot sooner, due to their hips being able to expand sooner. So relax, take a break and put your feet up, and if your still worried then talk to you doc. on Monday
2007-09-06 12:45:35 · answer #1 · answered by JWilridge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyones different so i cant tell you a lot but the braxton hicks contrations are pretty normal i had the about the same time!! Your hips i don't know but pain in your legs can be caused by lack of potassium eat a banana and see how they feel!!! And GOOD LUCK!! If the contractions get any closer call your dr.
2007-09-06 19:38:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its completly normal, my hips spread around 30 wks I noticed. Braxton hicks however I cannot remember when they started but it was about a month ago and i am now 39 wks with my #2
2007-09-06 22:35:23 · answer #3 · answered by mary m 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Braxton hicks are okay. Are you retaining water? Are your feet swollen? I bet you're working at a job where you're on your feet.
Stay off your feet as much as possible, elevate your feet. Cut down on salt and drink a cup of tea or glass of iced tea each day (it's a natural diuretic). Check your blood pressure. It sounds to me like the beginning of toxemia.
debbie
not an expert
2007-09-06 19:42:36 · answer #4 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say no from experience.
I went into labor a 28 weeks with my daughter and was fully dialated by the next day I delivered her and she was so tiny. 2lbs. 13 oz. and was in the hospital 2 months. I say have yourself checked out sooner just incase.
2007-09-06 19:40:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal. If it is uncomfortable you can try a few things to help. My favorite is a nice warm bath. Sometimes changing positions, or even drinking some water will help. Good Luck!
2007-09-06 19:40:09 · answer #6 · answered by debepta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is normal to start getting them around 20 weeks. good luck with everything
2007-09-06 19:35:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is normal but if you cant wait until your appointment I'm sure your doctor wont mind you giving them a ring and asking this question.
2007-09-06 19:40:26 · answer #8 · answered by angelcakes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋