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SaraAnne

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Is This Normal??? Posted: 08-12-05 09:54am


I'm 13 weeks pregnant and lately i've had light period like cramps, and I was told this is just my uterus stretching. And I was wondering if this feeling happend throughout the entire pregnancy, which would make since considering it's always going to be stretching... But really my question is, the past couple days i've had pressure right in my who-ha and I can't find anything about someone feeling this, early in pregnancy. I don't have bleeding or any other signs of a potential miscarriage but i'm still a little worried...

Pocket Angel

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Posted: 08-12-05 10:37am


I am assuming when you say "who-ha", you mean vagina? I also read that these period-like cramps are normal. Do you tend to get them right around where your period would be? I am only 6 weeks pregnant but I get them now and then. As for the pressure you feel in your vagina (im assuming), I sometimes get cramping pains there, along with in my legs and the rest of my pelvic area. I am assuming this is normal, as your uterus is now growing and starting to put pressure on alot of things, including blood vessels and nerves.

SaraAnne

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Posted: 08-12-05 10:45am


Yeah the period-like cramps feel just like a light period. On and off though. But I can't even hardly describe the other, it's not hurting or a sharp pain or cramp, it would feel like if I put my finger right on my outer rim and pressed down. Just a weird spasmy feeling I guess. And are boobs supposed to get less tender in the 2nd trimester? Mine have, every now and then they'll hurt again, but all in all they don't just ache like the used to. Hoping thats normal as well. It's my first pregnancy can you tell haha

Alessandra1202

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Posted: 08-12-05 11:45am


Sara I too am 13 weeks pregnant....This is my second pregnancy as they say no two pregnancies are the same.... I have felt slight cramps in both pregnancies and as for the pain in the vagina I do remember it but it was later in my 1st......I do feel light pressure in that area at times but am sure it is normal ...The pains we feel later in our pregnancy in the vagina area are supposedly our bones and pelvic area getting ready for delivery....Another thing I remember in my first was an uncomfortable feeling in my stomach that moved up into my chest and was told that was just my intenstines and insides moving up making room for our new baby :d well I hope that helps best wishes to you!!! I hope I run into you later to see how things are going...Are you finding out what you are having??? Jen

SaraAnne

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Posted: 08-12-05 11:56am


Thanks that really helped!! Of course i'm finding out! I can hardly wait til christmas to see what i'm getting, another 6 months of trying to call my baby "it" would be torture! Haha. I go through stages right now, unconsciously calling it she, then he. I can't tell what it is yet but i'm so excited to find out!

Alessandra1202

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Posted: 08-12-05 13:19pm


Well I found out with my first and now I have to have a c-section again because of previous problems in birth and I was kind of depressed about it so I thought id would be nice to wait and have a suprise in the delivery room....But my boyfriend wants to find out and tell everyone and start getting things together....I guess thats a good idea too... Do you have names picked out? When are you due?

Alessandra1202

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Posted: 08-12-05 14:02pm


Pc please I dont want to argue with you here too....I do have to have another c-section because her shoulder ripped my uterine wall down to my vagina....So I have a "t"cut and it is too dangerous to deliver because the pressure of labor and the pushing could rupture my uterus....If it was only my original scar I would definetly try for a vbac but I have seen other doctors and got other opinions and with my internal stiches in the positions they are the rate of death for the baby is much higher with a vaginal as me as well....In a regular circumstance I know it is safer vaginally but the odds are against me this time :( .....

SaraAnne

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Posted: 08-12-05 14:38pm


Yeah we do, abigail (abbi) and ryan, we don't know middle names yet but hopefully they'll come! I'm due in february (13th). Right around my and the father's birthday! We're so excited.

Pocket Angel

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Posted: 08-12-05 15:35pm


I am torn on finding out what I am having also! I have 2 other friends at work that are pregnant, they are both finding out.. So I know I will feel the need to find out myself! I am due in april, woo hoo! Alessandra, I am glad you are taking your doctors advice! I am sure your second c-section will go just fine!

Alessandra1202

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Posted: 08-13-05 08:13am


I am due feb.16th.......... Pretty close to you... I am having a hard time with names this time...Last time I named my daughter alessandra (obviously lol) and stayed pretty italian my thoughts this time are audrianna (audi, audra) and julianna.....And boys.....Well .....Cant think of nothing he likes... I like donte or deonte but he isnt going for that lol ............ Keep us posted.. Pocket angel I know how you feel I feel pretty pressured too but I have a few months to decide if I will find out but he really really wants to!

fatfamily02

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Posted: 08-13-05 09:22am


I am 6.5 weeks. I am due in april also. I dont know about a girl name but I do have a boy name picked out. You all might not know me , but I am 18 yrs post partial, I guess its called partial where only uterus is removed. But I am pregnant now somewhere in my abdomen. Having u/s monday, hope they find it, could be anywhere. U/s dont show the intestines much right. Can you see threw them in ultrasound?? It is a promise from god I have been waiting for for 18 years, he told me "a miracle baby" in june of 1987 and now reminded me of that in june of 2005, then in july I find my self ovulating and making lots of make up lovins with my husband--now im expecting. They all say cant carry to term, but I knnw I can and will, I have much proof woman have done this, even though drs want to remove them right away. Unless person is 20 weeks or more then they try and leave it in there.

Pocket Angel

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Posted: 08-13-05 09:35am


I am 6 weeks and 2 days! So your baby is somewhere in your abdomen? I never thought that would be possible! But awesome for you! I am not sure if the ultrasound can see through intestines... Like you said, intestines never show up on ultrasounds... So who knows. Good luck!

Alessandra1202

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Posted: 08-14-05 20:36pm


Fatfam congrats! And best of luck to you!!Keep us posted on your results and throughout this pregnancy!!