The past four or five days I've had these "contractions" I don't know if they are BH or real contractions.They hurt really bad and today they started radiating down the inside of my leg and in my lower back, I've heard BH can be uncomfortable, but painful? I've never been pregnant before so I don't really know what to expect or when to expect it! LOL. Thanks for any insight you other moms can give!! I hope you all are doing well and having an easy third trimester!!!

I would definitely take it easy but with them radiating down your legs and into your back I would say you could be in labor. If it gets worse call your physician and see what he says.

Yes, I was having the same thing last night, so im right there with you.  I have two other young children and it suprises me that my anxiety level is so high right now. I was having regular BH last night and could not sleep. Its only been 4 years since my last birth. I think we are due around the same time, July 11th or so.  But i feel i may be having her early like my other two. 

 You'll surely know when the contractions are real, they will hurt worse and feel like its not going away. Do you have your hospital bags packed.lol  After last night i am working on packing mine today.Ha..I just wish I could relax and not feel so nervous. Im a pro at this and still feel so nervous.

Congradulations on your first baby, its all so exciting and a wonderful blessing.

KimberlyD

It can be normal for you to have this as a warm up for a week or more, the main difference between BH's and "real" contractions is cervical dilation. The only way to tell is to go to the Dr for an exam to see if these contractions are doing any work. How exciting for you! Good luck!

Thanks ladies!! Last night we thought it might be it!!! For about an hour and a half we had contractions about 3 minutes apart, but then they started to space out again, I am still having contractions though...whether they are BH or not, some of them HURT...LOL. So maybe soon! Fingers crossed!!! Thanks again for the info!