Crampy??

[mamamoo]

Is anyone else feeling crampy? I am a tiny bit worried...I don't have any spotting, but I had a m/c 3 years ago, and I just worry til my 2nd trimester anyway. Today I woke up(at noon!!! dh let me sleep in)and I have been really crampy since...any ideas?
TIA~Debi

[cinnamonamon]

Trapped gas? I've been a bit crampy too -- but in more of a "can't lay on my back, suck it in & prod my abdomen" kinda way, kwim?

Anywho -- I am already much more gassy :ewww : and it is causing me some discomfort... ah well...

[mamamoo]

I hope that's all it is...but this is a crampy period sort of feeling...lower back and abdomen.

[Larissa]

It's normal to have period like cramps in early pregnancy. It could also be ligament pain...which would come a lot earlier, since you have had several other pregnancies.

I have been a little crampy for the past couple of weeks...alot like period cramps...but it is very slight. I never have bad cramps at my period either.

I understand about the worries...I have them too!

[Morwenna]

I get period like cramps right around when my period would have been expected with every pregnancy! Hope that is what it is for you too! I don't think mamas ever stop worrying--I have 5 healthy children and I just keep thinking that I can't keep being "this" lucky, you know? I am sure everything is fine

[Jessviola]

i've had mild cramps since a little before i found out. i'm hoping it's just stretching pains or something similar...

[michray]

I was crampy when my AF was due, but its better now ( a few days later). I hear its completely normal, and that I said the same thing to dh last year when I was preg with dd and just don't remember

I won't say don't worry, cause I am the same way... 2 healthy pregnancies and I STILL worry until about 12 weeks or so. I am sure everything is just fine, though

[mommyheidi]

I am occassionally crampy as well, mostly when dd nurses, but at other times as well. My OB told me that my uterus tilts downward and that most women with this tend to cramp more during pregnancy. First time I had heard of that, and I don't know if it's true, but I thought it was interesting.

[DalaiMama]

I also have had some cramping... actually put off testing bc it felt like my period was right around the corner. Now it's just that feeling of fullness, but I still worry. I think it's my nature.

[nannymom]

I have cramps too!

At first they were freaking me out, but since they have now been going everyday on and off with no spotting I have chosen to belive it is just a symptom. Everything I have read and some other moms I have talked with say it's normal.
I hope it is nothing more.

[KoalaMommy]

I was having cramps at first too, and they could be pretty bad. But I usually have terrible cramps with AF, and they were no worse than that. They also went away if I put my feet up. Now at 7.5 weeks they really have almost totally gone away. From what I've read, you don't need to worry too much unless there is spotting. But if you are worried, a call to the doctor or midwife is well worth it just to calm your fears.

I initially felt like I couldn't call before my first appointment, but I finally broke down today and called because I was worried about an antibiotic my primary care dr. prescribed for this awful sinus infection I have. But they were very sweet, they called me back and spent time talking to me. Once you've made that appointment, you've hired them. Since they're in charge of your care, I think it's in their best interest to consult with you when you need them.

[martinanne]

I've had some slight cramps since a few days before I found out I was pregnant. Nothing very painful. No spotting. I hope it's normal. I think it is. I try not to worry. It's hard not to.

[KoalaMommy]

I saw the midwife today. I mentioned my cramps that have mostly gone away. She said "That's your uterus expanding". She thought it was very normal, so no worries!!!!!