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Q: Contractions

asked by: Keehiaangel on August 10th, 2005

Experienced User

Could someone please describe to me what contractions are and what they feel like?
I have this cramping feeling and when I have to pee or I stand up I feel it more. But when I lie down the pain isnt as bad lying on my side is the best thing.

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Keehiaangel

replied on August 10th, 2005

Experienced User

Contractions

Also the pain comes and goes its never the same time.

zelda2005

replied on August 11th, 2005

Experienced User

There are different signs of contractions apparently,
1st, pms kind of cramping in lower abdomen,
2nd cramps in back/kidney area and
3rd pointing tummy, muscles contract on both sides of the tummy and not only where baby is pushing with his/her bums.

Hope that helps :d anyway, so far the contractions aren't painful just noticeable...

Keehiaangel

replied on August 15th, 2005

Experienced User

How soon is to soon to be having them?

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