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What Are the Period Type Cramp Feelings I Get, I Am 35 Weeks

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DUE81607

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What Are the Period Type Cramp Feelings I Get, I Am 35 Weeks Posted: 07-10-07 14:08pm


I AM 35 WEEKS PREGNANT AND I HAVE BEEN GETTING PERIOD TYPE CRAMPS FOR A FEW WEEKS NOW. MY STOMACH SOMETIMES GETS REALLY REALLY HARD ALL OVER, AND I HAVE REALLY BAD LOWER BACK PAIN. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD REALLY BAD BACK PAIN, BUT NOW WITH THE CRAMPY FEELINGS I DONT KNOW IF IT IS SOMETHING I SHOULD WORRY ABOUT, OR IF IT'S NORMAL... I AM A FIRST TIMEE PREGO. AND I AM VERY WORRIED WITH TONS OF QUESTIONS, AND HELP WOULD BE GREAT

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Posted: 07-12-07 13:34pm


Sorry I know I don't have an answer, But I too have been get period like cramps (they are mild though) and very back lower back pain. I ma 33 weeks and this started about last week. I am just figuring its all part of it. Maybe someone can give us a heads up. I have a doctors appointment in 4 days so I will ask him them

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Posted: 07-12-07 14:35pm


To me it sounds like Braxton hicks. They are just practice contractions, and your bodies way of preparing you for labour. They should be uncomfortable but not overly painful and will probably increase and get worse the closer you get to giving birth. They are totally normal and generally last between 30 secs and a few minutes. Like you said you will get a crampy feeling and your belly will go hard and feel heavy. Hope this helps

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Posted: 07-12-07 14:41pm


I agree^^. This is warm up for the real thing. Some people will tell you braxton hicks aren't painful...but I thought they were quite uncomfortable!

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Re: What Are the Period Type Cramp Feelings I Get, I Am 35 W
Posted: 07-12-07 14:58pm

DUE81607 wrote:

I AM 35 WEEKS PREGNANT AND I HAVE BEEN GETTING PERIOD TYPE CRAMPS FOR A FEW WEEKS NOW. MY STOMACH SOMETIMES GETS REALLY REALLY HARD ALL OVER, AND I HAVE REALLY BAD LOWER BACK PAIN. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD REALLY BAD BACK PAIN, BUT NOW WITH THE CRAMPY FEELINGS I DONT KNOW IF IT IS SOMETHING I SHOULD WORRY ABOUT, OR IF IT'S NORMAL...
I AM A FIRST TIMEE PREGO. AND I AM VERY WORRIED WITH TONS OF QUESTIONS, AND HELP WOULD BE GREAT Smile

the all CAPS thing is hurting my eyes :]

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Posted: 07-17-07 02:17am


I'm getting all of that and more. i'm 39 weeks and only 1 cm when they checked me today but i guess all those practise contractions got me that far so i won't complain. i'm gooey and achey and tired and sore all over and i can't sleep but at the same time it's exciting that things are happening. the worst side effect of it all is me making too many posts in the middle of the night when no one else is on the forum because i have nothing better to do!

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Two Words - Braxton Hicks Posted: 08-13-07 21:57pm


lol...yep, that's what they are and it makes me realise how great God is! I mean for the human body to practise and get us ready for the real thing is just great! They scared me the first time and once I thought I may be having a stroke coz mine emanate from the base of my skull like a burning sensation till they settle in my lower back and intesify there.... I now relish these feats of nature and trust I am in good hands. Enjoy them..... Nikki

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Posted: 01-31-08 20:28pm


I get those same cramps..feels like it does when i have my period. My doctor told me unless it comes with bleeding or really severe cramping, that you shouldn't worry. But i would call your doctor or bring it up at your next appt.

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Posted: 01-31-08 20:33pm


Oh hah i didn't even look at the date! Whoopsy!

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