Could cramping be a sign of early pregnancy?

[blondie1000]

Hi, so I've been having mild period type cramps for ten days now, on and off. Not bad enough to need to take paracetamol but they're definitely there, I'm also getting little twinges on either side of my uterus. I've been convinced my period was coming but it still isn't here and i'm starting to wonder. My cycle is usually between 21 and 23 days and now I'm on day 27, so that's very unusual for me.

Really hoping its good news and I'm pregnant but I'm scared to go out and buy tests as I feel that its sod's law as soon as I do that my period will come!

Hello, it could be but the only way you'll know is to take the test 😊 Fingers crossed for you 🤞 I wouldn't have the will power to not test lol x

I had cramping just like AF was on the way. Fingers crossed for you.

Cramping is definitely an early pregnancy symptom! Do a test!

I had awful cramps on the day I got my BFP. I was planning to test anyway due to being late/weird sicky feelings and had a bad bout of thrush but during the day at work I had terrible cramps (they made me stop what I was doing they were so bad) and it nearly put me off testing but I did anyway and now have a nearly 3 year old. So yes they can be a symptom. Good luck OP x

Cramping was my first sign with my dd. I was gutted because I thought I was about to have my period.

Cramping a few days before my period was due was the first sign before I got both of my bfp

From my experience, yes it is a sign. I had cramping so bad, it woke me up one night. I had it for a whole week instead of my period. I'm very regular so I knew there was only one explanation ....!

I had cramps so could well be. Test! How do people have the willpower?!

Yes I always get this when I’m pregnant, it confusing because it is a similar feeling to your period coming but if it’s been going on for a while and your period is late then it seems likely. Take a test