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Q: Period-like Cramping In Week 5

asked by: katiesmomrbny on March 30th, 2005

New User

Hi all -

i am new to the board and I am glad that I found it. The posts that I have read so far are ver helpful. It always feels better to know when there are other people going through what you are and that you are not alone!
I have been officially diagnosed as 5 weeks pregnant (by hpt and blood work). My husband and I are thrilled, this is our second baby. We have a 3 year old daughter already. My question is, I am having period-like cramping. It is not cramping in my abdominal area, but in my pelvic area. Could anyone help as to whether or not this is normal or if any of you have experienced this and gone on past the 'miscarriage danger zone'? Thanks!!!

Christine

Replies(13)

klindsey82

replied on April 7th, 2005

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Hello
i am 5 weeks pregnant today, april 7, and thats all I have been feeling is crampy. I woke up this morning having really bad ones and then I peed and felt a little better, went back to sleep and woke up 2 hours later feeling a little better. I called my obgyn and she said it was pretty normal. Your uterus is contracting to expand for the baby to make its home so unless they are really severe, I guess its pretty normal.
Gl
kelly

BrianBaby

replied on April 11th, 2005

Extremely eHealthy

Oh, yes!! Welcome to the wonderful world of pregnancy where there are constant aches and pains.....The cramping is more than likely your uterus strecthing and making room for your little baby!

erikac

replied on April 12th, 2005

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I am feeling the same thing! The pain/ache is more in my lower back though. I am 4 weeks right now. Am nervous since I have miscarried before (never had this symptom though) but the doctor says to just relax and the aches and pains will be normal.
Congratulations on your pregnancy. Relax and enjoy it. I know, easier said that done.

one2another

replied on April 16th, 2005

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Hi christina. Here is a great resource for ob questions. It clearly helps you determine if something is critical or not.

.Drspock.Com
god bless, a.C.

kerrymarie

replied on December 10th, 2008

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helloooooooo

is there a medicine for a 12 yr. old girl to get shorter and lighter periods and make it stop feeling like your peeinggg?????????????????????????????????? ????????????

Suthix636

replied on May 6th, 2009

New User

Oh great! :D

I'm very glad I came across this forum before I called my doctor. Razz

I'm about 4 weeks pregnant, and I've been having period like cramps! This forum makes me feel much better. Smile

Good luck with your pregnancies! ^^ Toodles! Very Happy

nixsa

replied on May 11th, 2009

New User

possibly 5 weeks

period week late more like 8 days . experiencing mild cramps in lower abdomen , that come and go . also hungry eating everything that isn't nailed down . im irritable and sleepy . stomach feels bloated. experiencing weird cramps in my legs, pelvic area, and lower back .

andi6543

replied on May 20th, 2009

New User

I am 4 weeks pregnant today and having the same symptoms..Cramps and a pulling feeling in my lower abdomen. After 2 calls to the doctor yesterday they have said as long as their is no bright red blood that the cramps are normal. I just went this morning to get my hcg level checked again so keep your fingers crossed for us...We have been trying for 2 years and had one misscarraige so the doctor is watching us closely.

penpen

replied on May 21st, 2009

Experienced User

Oh wow, I was a little scared the past few days because I was also getting cramps. I am 5 weeks pregnant and I was scared I was losing the baby! I'm so glad that cramping is normal! Whew! Good luck to all of you!

PregoPony

replied on May 21st, 2009

New User

Thank goodness!

I started feeling the cramping last night. I've been reading other forums, and honestly, everybody has a lot to say about miscarriage! It has got me worried, so every new feeling I've had has brought on dread! I also had leg cramping (a few weeks ago, before i knew I was pregnant). I am about 5 weeks 6 days. Still haven't gone to the OB, but "patiently" waiting for my appointment!

bubblelou

replied on May 26th, 2009

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cramping

i am five weeks and 5 days and am also experiencing mild pain or cramping. Not enough to be really worried but enough to think whats that? Having had 1 miscarriage last year its really hard not to worry...

tigerfan09

replied on August 27th, 2009

New User

irregular periods and leg cramps.

Please can someone help me out..? I'm 18 , I was on the Depo shot for 3 and half year..been off of it for a year or so now. i'm not on any birth control now..but i am sexually acctive we use a condom and he pulls out..however i did not have a period in june or july but in august i have had 3 i started on aug 3=9.09 then aug14=17.09 and aug22=29.09.i am having horrible cramps in my lower back and legs ..so bad that it hurts to walk or anything. my period is not heavy but its not regualar bleeding its a dark brownish redd and lots of clots. i'm not sure what it is or what it could maybe be...please help?

mum2be2010

replied on October 23rd, 2009

New User

I last had my period on the 7th of septemeber, i went to the hospital due to me havin some serious nose bleeds and the doctor asked me if there was a possibilty i could b preg i sed yea n he tested me two lines came up one fainter than the other. i think im about 4weeks gone n i feel like im gna cum on my period but nuthin. it is my 1st baby and im only 17, however i have the support off my b/f, my mum n dad n his side of the fam.

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