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Q: Really Bad Cramping...
asked by: vanessalouanne on May 20th, 2007
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like im about to start my period.. it hurts so so bad but i dont want to call the doctor because she always tells me its just ligaments stretching and what not... do you think it could be just the baby moving down? im 32 weeks
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KFIG
replied on May 20th, 2007
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i wouldnt know how to comment on that..sorry..and sorry about the cramping..maybe you should just call her to be sure
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Eyes Wide Shut
replied on May 20th, 2007
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call your Dr.!

As easily as it could be ligaments stretching, you could also be experience premature labor.

When your pregnant it's always better to be safe than sorry! Wink (plus you may get an extra peek at your baba!!)

Let us know what goes on!

Sarah
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vanessalouanne
replied on May 20th, 2007
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I called her and she told me over the phone it was just my ligaments stretching.. surprise surprise.. she said i should only be concerned if im leaking..
i woke up this morning and seriously thought i had started my period though because of the cramps and it was so so wet down there.. yuck....i want to be normal again!
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ladylee70
replied on May 21st, 2007
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Vanessa, keep us updated.

My doctor told me that if I feel more severe menstrual-like cramping to call him and get in. I am high risk, though, so they don't want to take chances. I have been experiencing mild menstrual-like cramping, which is most likely ligament stretching but if it does get more severe I will be going in for an examination.

You do seem to have quite the big baby already, so perhaps it's only that. My goodness, I can't believe your baby is measuring 6 pounds. Even if the ultrasound is a couple of pounds off, the baby is still measuring big!! A part of me believes the ultrasound maybe close to accurate considering you were a big 12 pound baby. My thoughts go out to you!!! Let us know how you feel in a day or two.
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tululabell
replied on May 21st, 2007
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hi! i am only 22 weeks but my Dr told me the same thing that if it is sever and doesn't stop when i rest then i need to be checked out. i had a problem with cramping when ever i walked around and it was fine when i was sitting so they said it was just ligaments. yeah, call them back or just go to the hospital, better to be safe than sorry Smile
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