Period pains in early pregnancy Posted: 03-16-08 16:50pm
Are these normal? Since about friday I've
been getting quite bad pains in my lower
abdomen, on & off. Some are like period
pains, others are more like stabbing pains
a bit higher up. I don't remember getting
them with my first pregnancy so they're a
bit unsettling. I haven't bled at all but
I'm terrified every time I go to the
bathroom I'll realise I'm bleeding. I'm
making an appointment to see the doctor
tomorrow, but I probably won't get to see
them for at least a week, so I need some
advice from other mums/mums-to-be!
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tiamccoy819
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Posted: 03-16-08 17:34pm
I have been having cramps on and off since
about 4 days before my period was due.
Some are very mild while others hurt more.
I have also had very light tinted mucus
(brown & pink) for two days, but
everything has been fine.
I go tomorrow for my prenatal blood work
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monkeygirl22
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Posted: 03-16-08 17:35pm
I had bad cramps early on in my pregnancy
as well. I wouldn't worry unless you see
bright red blood or a lot of bloood. Brown
is okay as it is old blood. Congrats
Zanny! I didn't even know that you were
expecting again!
Period like cramps are normal, as long as
they don't progress into severe cramping
with or without blood.
I think everyone worries until they
finally get to see their doctor.
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RachieBaby82
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Posted: 03-17-08 11:31am
I have had off & on period-like cramps
throughout my pregnancy so far, and I'll
be 10 weeks tomorrow. From what I hear,
it's very normal...things are just
stretching & moving around in there.
I'm sure you're
just fine!
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rosejackson
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Posted: 03-17-08 12:07pm
I had them in early pregnancy with
William. Try not to worry too much. What i
was told, they are just ligament
stretching.
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krystineM
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Posted: 03-17-08 14:21pm
my doctor and sister-in-law who is a nurse
said cramps are ok as long as theres not
bleeding along with the cramps. i have a
few off and on,and like tiamccoy819 said,
some were slightly a bit more painful but
lasted a second. its just your body
adjusting and stretching for the baby.
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tigresacanela24
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Posted: 03-17-08 21:23pm
I've got some funny ones right now too.
They're pretty weird, sometimes they hurt
like period cramps and sometimes it's like
my belly is doing this whole weird spasm
thing. I called my doc (I still have her
on speed dial from last time )
she said it's normal and not to worry
unless there's bleeding.
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krystineM
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Posted: 03-17-08 21:54pm
when i was going to my first doctors
appointment with my family doctor, i had
just come out of the shower and had these
really awful cramps, i had to sit down and
clench my sides, i was worried but was
reassured everything was ok, that was the
same day i heard my little ones heart and its still
beating strong
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jessamyn
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Posted: 03-18-08 10:27am
If you feel that it is completely un
normal then you are right for making an
appt. let us know how it goes!
I'm sure you're
just fine! 
)
she said it's normal and not to worry
unless there's bleeding.
and its still
beating strong
