cramping after shaking a bag of popcorn?

[mommac2006]

Would that be considering jarring? I really wasn't thinking about it, but I'm not sure if I was shaking with my body, or just using my arms. Sometimes, I just really don't think. After shaking my bag of popcorn just trying to coat it with butter, I started mildly cramping! It lasted for about 30 mins off and on. I even tried to re-enact to see if I was indeed shaking the bag of popcorn with my body.

Sounds stupid, I know, but my first miscarriage is, what I believe to have been the result of a friend violently shaking me during an argument.

Anyway, so this would be my 4th pregnancy with the second resulting in a missed miscarriage. Naturally, I am really nervous and scared as I am currently breastfeeding my 15 month old dd.

I've not had the pregnancy confirmed yet, so I wouldn't have the slightest clue how far I would be. All the signs are there, including the shakiness that I usually get when pregnant. I just need to get a test which I am so nervous to do because this pregnancy is unexpected, and not sure I am prepared to accept it. I'll be happy, but it will be hard facing the fact that I will be expecting another child.

Should I be concerned about the cramping?

[jcwmama]

Doesn't seem like the shaking would cause your cramping and everything I've read says cramping is your body's way of stretching your uterus getting ready for the babe.
Your baby is so cushioned and protected at this point that I've read it's almost impossible to cause harm from external shaking, hitting or kicking. I've got a toddler so I'm also aware of stray blows to the belly.

Good luck. Hoping for a sticky baby for all PAL mamas.

[mommac2006]

Originally Posted by jcwmama

Doesn't seem like the shaking would cause your cramping and everything I've read says cramping is your body's way of stretching your uterus getting ready for the babe.
Your baby is so cushioned and protected at this point that I've read it's almost impossible to cause harm from external shaking, hitting or kicking. I've got a toddler so I'm also aware of stray blows to the belly.

Good luck. Hoping for a sticky baby for all PAL mamas.

I hope that is what it was. I'm just so paranoid. I tried getting a hold of my doula so I can be seen as soon as possible. Hoping she'll set me up with a midwife. I'm done with Hospital doctors.

I hope the cramping wasn't anything related to shaking the popcorn. I'm still going to be nervous about it, I guess. My baby girl does kick me sometimes. I remember when I was pregnant with her, I would keep a pillow between me and my son when he co-slept with me. They both have some mean kicks. lol

[lizzylou]

I don't see how far along you are, but cramping is totally normal during the 1st trimester.

Shaking a bag of popcorn is no big deal.