Mommy of 2

Hey guys, I'm 22 and almost 17 weeks pregnant with my second. And I'm feeling a little concerned. With my first, I didn't have any problems, no morning sickness and no Braxton Hicks contractions (that I recall) so I'm completely out of my league here with this one. I can handle being sick all the time, but this past Thursday I started having issues that really make me concerned.

Hubby & I went out to eat Thursday night, and my stomach was feeling very tight and crowded, so I went to the ladies room. However, afterward, I felt no relief. There was still massive pressure and my lower abdomen was really tight. I tried to ignore it and eat my meal. About halfway through, I just couldn't take it anymore and we left. At home, I got on the computer for a little while for some classwork. After about 30 minutes, still no relief, I finally decided to just go to sleep instead of being awake miserable. I woke up fine the next morning and had lots of errands for work, that made me a little tired and worn out, but the worst thing I felt was a little like menstrual cramping.

Over the last couple of days, I've had lots of crampiness, like I'm about to start my period, and some vaginal pressure, but I kept trying to convince myself that I was freaking out over nothing and refused to call the doctor. I'm starting to doubt my decision. This morning I woke up with the same tightness in my stomach... and it wouldn't go away until I got up and got a shower and (TMI ALERT) when I was cleaning myself down there, there was a wad of slimy yellow discharge. But the cramping did go away, it's much lighter but off and on now.

So I'm really wondering, am I experiencing Braxton Hicks guys? With my son, I was induced and didn't feel anything but pain in my back, so I'm way out of my league. Can you guys help?

Thanks!!

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