33w5d, feeling sick to stomach and cramping. Normal pregnancy thing and not a sign of labor, right?

Question

I am 33 weeks 5 days pregnant, and for the last couple of days I have had off-and-on cramping. It kind of feels like a mix of menstrual-like cramping and constipation cramping (which, by the way, I don't believe I am constipated). It's generally pretty mild, but it makes me feel a little yucky. When I have been out for walks or what not lately, I will also have random sharp pains that make me grab my stomach. It's not baby kicking, but I think those may just be her shifting in odd ways (She's 5 lbs already, so there's not much room left in there). I had a doctor's appointment the other day and I mentioned the cramping to the nurse, who kind of poo-pooed me and said it's probably just Braxton Hicks even though I told her there was no tightening (this is different from the Braxton Hicks that I have felt in the past). The doc did an ultrasound, but he didn't check me for anything else. I'm pretty sure this is probably just normal pregnancy stuff, but I wanted to be sure that these symptoms aren't a sign of preterm labor. So, what do you think? Experiences?

Answer 1

It is normal to feel sick to your stomach in the last few weeks of pregnancy.

I know I did!!

Same with the cramping.

It is mainly from where your body is stretching and getting that baby of yours into position and out into this world of ours.

I walked also and I too got the sharp pains.

Those are Braxton Hicks sweetie.

You uterus contracts and that is what you are feeling.

I know it sucked!!

But in the end.. It was all worth it!!

Congrats on your baby and may all go well with you both!!

Answer 2

Your doctor is probably right.  Braxton Hicks won't always feel the same, but menstrual like cramps is a sign of Braxton Hicks.  I get them periodically at 25 weeks, they're normal.  Don't worry.