Joined: 17 Mar 2007 Posts: 7 Location: Houston, TX
I Am Pregnant But I Have Questions!!!! Posted: 04-08-07 00:05am
Okay everyone, I'm about 5 1/2 weeks
pregnant and I have been having cramp like
pains in my lower belly; which everyone
says is due to my uterus stretching for
the baby. Also, I've been having slight
pain in my left side, towards my back. Is
this normal? Also, how does everyone else
cure their morning sickness? Tips would be
appreciated.
Also, one last thing. The father is not
happy about this, in fact he wanted me to
get an abortion. I told him, no way Jose.
BUT he keeps stressing me out and I don't
want to risk losing this baby. (I had a
miscarriage about 2 years ago). How do
you guys handle stress? Thanks.
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littlesqueaks
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 May 2006 Posts: 296 Location: Caldwell, Idaho
Posted: 04-08-07 00:48am
You will be expierencing many wierd aches
and pains through out the 1st trimester.
The lower cramps can be normal because of
the stretching, but because of already
having a miscarriage before keep a close
eye on them and if you feel that they are
becoming extreme do go in to see your
doctor.As for side aches this goes along
with the stretching, your internal area is
going through dramatic changes and things
are getting moved to accomodate to the
changes.
Nausea was different with my 3
pregnancies. My first I was nauseated for
6 months and the only thing that I was
able to hold down was Romen Noddles, my
second was for about 4 months with him
noodles made me sick yet diet Dr pepper
was my life saver it helped with getting
the gas bubbles to release I burped so
much in that pregnancy for my last son it
was ice water and crackers. Sometimes it
may take a while to find the one thing
that helps settle your stomach, once you
find it stick with it. Everyone is
different though yours could end up being
ice cream or something you never know
until you sample around. Cackers and slow
sips of water are a common nausea calmer.
Some nausea can associated to a build up
of gas so maybe try a carbinated drink
such as sprite, 7up, or root beer Just
suggestions. May be a small glass of milk.
Like I said sample around.
As for stress, loves to follow us no
matter where we go, try relaxation
methods, hot baths, quiet rooms with music
or do some reading, go for a drive. What
ever might help you relax. Then of course
try to walk away, when you can drop the
subject that is stressing you out ask to
drop it.
Well I hope I have been of some help but
feel free to PM me anytme if you have
anymore questions or if you just want to
talk. Take care
Heather
