In need of advice please? Is this something to be worried ab

I'm just wondering what Braxton Hicks usually feel like? And if you can get them this early on?
I'm 23 weeks tomorow.
But for the past couple of days I've been getting really weird pains and she's been kicking less than usual. My tummy keeps getting realy big and sore which I can feel but also see.. Not the normal growing pains (I feel pretty big already aha) but randomly it'll be bigger, then smaller a few minutes later then bigger agin. It was a couple of hours between these when it first started (couple of days ago) but now it is sometimes minutes apart then can be another few hours. Sorry if this is too much information but I also keep getting weird feelings "down there". Neither are really painful just really uncomfy and worrying. Plus I've been getting really bad back ache and rib ache (I don't mind these at all if it's all normal. I quite enjoy "feeling pregnant" I know I've been blessed and the "normal" things don't bother me at all it's just I'm a little unsure just what "normal" is to do with pregnancy. Just worried about her lack of acticity the last few days (she still kicks just not nearly as much as she has been the last couple of weeks). I'm wondering if it is Braxton Hicks and if it's anything to worry about =s. I don't want to call the midwife unecassarily so I thought I'd get some opinions first. If you could give me any ideas on what it is or what to do (I know that sounds so Naive but I just want to keep my options open) I would be Extremely greatful. Sorry for the essay just a bit fed up tis all lol. Thnkyou in advance.
Lauren xxxx

Quoting MummyLaurenx:“ I'm just wondering what Braxton Hicks usually feel like? And if you can get them this early on? I'm 23 ... [snip!] ... options open) I would be Extremely greatful. Sorry for the essay just a bit fed up tis all lol. Thnkyou in advance. Lauren xxxx”

the weird feeling your feeling "down there", does it feel like your coohie is pulsating?

That's one way to put it lol. In all honesty it feels like her foots out or something. I know it sounds daft cos I'm too early for that, she needs to stay safe in there ALOT longer. I'm just a worrier at heart I think lol.
Thankyou for the reply =]]
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I don;t think you're feeling braxton hicks, you get them early on but they aren't bad enough to even feel, and if you don't know what they feel like you deff wouldn't think it was braxton hicks.

Quoting MummyLaurenx:“ That's one way to put it lol. In all honesty it feels like her foots out or something. I know it sounds ... [snip!] ... for that, she needs to stay safe in there ALOT longer. I'm just a worrier at heart I think lol. Thankyou for the reply =]] xxxx”

well that means she's kicking down. my sister, my bestfriend, and me are all prego and due around the same time and weve all felt that feeling. i know its scary i was over atoilet thinkning something was going to happen when i felt it, im a worrier too. i mean these are our first pregnancies, were allowed to be lol. i would call you doctor just to make sure, because you nvr know but once you do know you'll feel a whole lot better and calmer!

Quoting Amanda & Princess:“ I don;t think you're feeling braxton hicks, you get them early on but they aren't bad enough to even feel, and if you don't know what they feel like you deff wouldn't think it was braxton hicks.”

It's all just really new lol. I think I'm practically sorted and then another shock comes my way lol. One day I think "oooh I know more than I thought I did" and the next I feel utterly naive. Todays a naive day a think lol. 
Thankyou for your reply. It's probably completely normal but I'm a worrier and the slightest difference gets my head in a whirl lol. 
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Quoting ASHLEA[BRENTON'S MOMMY]:“ well that means she's kicking down. my sister, my bestfriend, and me are all prego and due around the ... [snip!] ... i would call you doctor just to make sure, because you nvr know but once you do know you'll feel a whole lot better and calmer!”

Lol gonna give John (BD) a call when he finishes work and then call my midwife. I've only met her once and then two stand ins. Feel a little let down with the lack of support atm but thats probably cos I wish I could she and hear she's okay everyday lol.
I have a friend thats about to pop in the next few weeks but she's had a difficult pregnancy so I can't really ask her what's "normal" lol.
I think I'll be like this through any number of pregnancies really. I'm not great with change but I'm getting used to it pretty quick with this LO. Just wish it was September and then she'd be hear safe and sound where i can see her lol.
How are you finding things? xxxx

Quoting MummyLaurenx:“ Lol gonna give John (BD) a call when he finishes work and then call my midwife. I've only met her once ... [snip!] ... LO. Just wish it was September and then she'd be hear safe and sound where i can see her lol. How are you finding things? xxxx”

yeah well im sure your future pregnancies are going to be a piece of cake. my pregnancy has been wonderful, ive been experiencing some round ligament pains but thats about it, oh and i cant sleep anymore lol.

Quoting ASHLEA[BRENTON'S MOMMY]:“ yeah well im sure your future pregnancies are going to be a piece of cake. my pregnancy has been wonderful, ... [snip!] ... has been wonderful, ive been experiencing some round ligament pains but thats about it, oh and i cant sleep anymore lol.”

lol Mines been fairly easy. No morning sickness really. Only abit round certain smells but I never be sick (I feel twice as blessed lol). I'll join ya with the no sleep. I keep having really crazy dreams and John's had a really bad cough the past few days that I've stayed there so he's kept me up alot lol. Back pains are annoying but it could be alot worse. Just getting impatient now. but since hitting 20 weeks it seems to be going quite quickly lol. xxxx

Quoting MummyLaurenx:“ lol Mines been fairly easy. No morning sickness really. Only abit round certain smells but I never ... [snip!] ... but it could be alot worse. Just getting impatient now. but since hitting 20 weeks it seems to be going quite quickly lol. xxxx”

i feel like my pregnancy is taking forever, how far along are you? yeah i have a sore throat that i cant get rid of, so it sucks. yeah back pain and no sleep is what its all about lol.

am 23 weeks tomorow. and you? I'm just hoping I don't catch John's Man Flu lol.
and tiredness. I feel tired constantly but can't sleep til I'm exhausted. I'm beginning to enjoy it all a little now though. I think now we've got almost everything sorted I feel a bit more relaxed and able to enjoy it lol. Still got to decorate the nursery though lol. Have you sorted all that out yet? xxxx

Quoting MummyLaurenx:“ am 23 weeks tomorow. and you? I'm just hoping I don't catch John's Man Flu lol. and tiredness. I feel ... [snip!] ... bit more relaxed and able to enjoy it lol. Still got to decorate the nursery though lol. Have you sorted all that out yet? xxxx”

well since weve moved into his mothers house to help her take care of his younger brother who is a burn patient, we dont have another room for brenton. his room is our room, he has his own crib and everything but no room. im already starting to plan my bby shower, its gonna be great!

awww. whats it like living with his mum? I'm moving in with John n his mum n sister but theres  seperate room for us n baby. She's kippin in our room for a while though lol. I just can't decide when to go there =/ lol.
I'm from the UK n we dont really have baby showers. I wish we did but my families a bit unorthadox lol. Brenton's a lovely name by the way =]]. xxxx