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Q: 5 weeks - mild cramping

asked by: RachieBaby82 on February 12th, 2008

Experienced User

Hey girlies!
Quick question for ya...I've read that this is normal, but I guess I just need some reassurance! I'm 5 weeks today, and I'm still having some mild cramping going on. I'm guessing it's just the ole' uterus stretching around in there...but it's still worrying me a little bit. Confused

I haven't had any bleeding and the cramping is pretty mild, and more off and on than constant. Just seeing if anybody else experienced this early on in pregnancy? I am petrified of losing my bean!
Thanks, ladies!! Very Happy

Replies(17)

Bridget

replied on February 12th, 2008

Especially eHealthy

period-like cramps? totally normal! i think it would be more uncommon to find someone who didn't feel them.

i still occasionally feel them. i hate it but i know it's normal!

acruz

replied on February 12th, 2008

Active User, very eHealthy

Thanks for posting that Rachel!! I was wondering the same thing!!

Thanks for the reassurance Bridget!! Smile

Mabel

replied on February 12th, 2008

Moderator

This is totally normal. Kind of like you keep going to the bathroom to 'check' for your period, right? Yep, normal.

Mommy35

replied on February 12th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

Yeah, I definetely had cramps that early on (and throughout). I would have sworn I was going to start my period at any minute.

rosejackson

replied on February 12th, 2008

Supporter

yes its totally normal. it would be your ligaments stretching and nothing to worry about

ilovemyfishies81

replied on February 12th, 2008

Supporter

i had that too

DPrssd

replied on February 12th, 2008

Experienced User

I had the exact same question for these girls around 5~6 weeks. It is totally normal. You will feel those stretching cramps for a few weeks. As long as there is no bleeding you are fine. And even if there is some blood (not bright red) it is normal. I had a bit of brown discharge at 5 weeks. But it's all good now.
Congrats!!

RachieBaby82

replied on February 12th, 2008

Experienced User

You guys are amazing!! Thank you SO much...they are VERY period like, and that's what was freaking me out about them! But thank you so much for the reassurance, that helps a ton!! Mr. Green

softerxsin

replied on February 12th, 2008

Experienced User

Yeah they are normal I'm having them right now actually

Shanyan

replied on February 12th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

Yep normal.....I had them for each of my pregnancies. So your fine you now you can try to relax and enjoy your pregnancy (I know easier said than done)

yellow ribbon

replied on February 12th, 2008

Especially eHealthy

i thought i was dying a few days ago, its like im pregnant i should have to deal with these too!! lol im 32 weeks and still get them occasionally. Sadly rachel they arent the worst pains ya get Wink

RachieBaby82

replied on February 12th, 2008

Experienced User

~dani~ wrote:

i thought i was dying a few days ago, its like im pregnant i should have to deal with these too!! lol im 32 weeks and still get them occasionally. Sadly rachel they arent the worst pains ya get Wink

Lol!! Your poor thing, Dani...the last couple of months should be nice & easy for poor mommy!

Thanks for the warning...I'm sure I have a lot worse coming for me!! Razz

Bridget

replied on February 12th, 2008

Especially eHealthy

RachieBaby82 wrote:

.the last couple of months should be nice & easy for poor mommy!

they should be but they are so not!

i'm in an incredible amount of pain and it just gets worse every day.

Rosie H

replied on February 12th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

I had the cramps for about 2 straight weeks then they stopped and now they come back and stab the crap out me every now and again....the joys of pregnancy.....

Glad you feel better though....I got scared too. This is my 1st pregnancy, so I had no idea what to expect.

RachieBaby82

replied on February 12th, 2008

Experienced User

Thank you all SO much for the reassurance...this is all so new to me, I just need to figure out what's normal & what isn't! Razz

Bridget - I'm so sorry, hunny!! Sad

Try to hang in there...your little peanut will be here before you know it! Wink

Lilly Ivy

replied on February 12th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

oh yes, I've had them my entire pregnancy so far (30wks) and they just seem to get worse. Feels like someone keeps stabbing me right above my hip in the front, doc says it's a ligament twitching... oh joy.

CarlyStait7

replied on January 27th, 2009

New User

Same!!

I have the exact same, although nothing else!! I feel as if I should be feeling sick & having tender boobs but nothing extreme!! It makes it hard to believe your pregnant!! Love reading the replies though, it gives so much reassurance x x

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