@brittbilson, yeah unfortunately mine have always been the type to last for hours on end and fine evenly. I have an irritable uterus so I typically only get concerned if they get to be super painful or closer together. I'm assuming they have been growing more intense because I'm further along. I just hope I haven't been over looking warning signs.

Are your BH inconsistent? Like they happen randomly during the day/night? I would only start to worry if you start having contractions that are timed evenly apart. That's when you want to chug water, lay back, and prop your feet up to try to get them to stop. That can also help with BH (well, for most people. My body is stubborn so it never really helped me). It's so hard to go away while you're pregnant, especially for longer periods of time. I had to go on a random family beach vacation with all of my in-laws (🙄 haha) while I was severely morning sick. It's awful in the beginning when you're just trying to make it to twelve weeks and at the end when all the weird symptoms start happening.

@brittbilson, thank you! I just get nervous because of how strong my braxton hicks have been lately and leaving town for so long. I just want to keep him cooking :)

Oh good. Try not to stress too much, it will just stress baby out. Just try to be positive and hope for the best until the test. I hope everything is okay with you and baby!!😊

@brittbilson, yeah I've had my next AFI scheduled for the end of July because I'm leaving town for three weeks. Baby is moving. she could see his hiccups today. He's really low also. I said no to cervical check today because I have to have one next week. I just don't want to start something

It's actually normal for your belly to shrink a little in the third trimester. Your doctor will probably order an AFI (fluid count) and have them measure the baby to make sure everything is okay. Is the baby moving?