It appears that I have been experiencing braxton hicks contractions. While I wouldnt say they are painful, they certainly are not something I can just ignore either. My entire stomach will feel crampy and uncomfortable for a bit, then it goes away. And this whole process keeps coming and going.
According to the American Pregnancy Association, Braxton Hicks Contractions are:
- Irregular in intensity
- Infrequent
- Unpredictable
- Non-rhythmic
- More uncomfortable than painful
- They do not increase in intensity, or frequency
- They taper off and then disappear altogether
They are also the cause of many panicked rushes to the hospital resulting in a diagnosis of "false labor" :)
Future Athlete in Training
I also think the baby has been practicing a wind-up prior to kicking or punching me in the stomach. I can feel a strange sensation...like something is going to pop or blow. As soon as I feel the sensation I look down and something will jut out of my stomach. Its almost as if this kid is laughing as it tries to torture me - giving me advance warning that its about to unleash its wrath :)
This is what I am picturing. I think its winding up, like the famouse crane kick from Karate Kid. Then it just lets it rip. For sure, the little one is strong ... and appears to be working on its karate kick!More Shopping
Though I ordered my furniture (which reminds me I still have to call and make sure I am getting it due to the whole bankruptcy thing) we have yet to find a glider we like. Well, we like alot of them ... just not their prices. Today I went into two local stores: Bellini and Beautiful Beginnings. Beautiful Beginnings actually had a few gliders that I liked, so Jeff and I will have to go back and check them out. But even better, Bellini had a growth chart and wall lettering I liked! YAY!
