Stretchy feeling

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K8eee · 16/08/2013 10:39

I'm just after som reassurance; I'm only 8 weeks, but I've read about the feelings of stretching. I'm hoping that's what I have now come across. Can someone please reassure me that it feels like you've pulled a couple of muscles in your lower abdomen, and it feels slightly bruised?

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MummyJetsetter · 16/08/2013 10:48

I think it feels slightly different for everyone. I had and still have stabbing pains in my lower stomach with the stretching. I also get period like pains. Try not to worry. x

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K8eee · 16/08/2013 14:03

I'll mention it to my midwife when I see her, it feels like I've done loads of ab crunches (which I haven't! )

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LouiseD29 · 16/08/2013 19:12

Congrats OP! I had this exactly - felt like I'd been overdoing it at the gym. Lasted a few weeks and then passed.

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K8eee · 16/08/2013 19:28

Thanks Louise! Ah ok, that is exactly it. Is it just things expanding and things getting established?

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LouiseD29 · 16/08/2013 21:54

Yes, something like that. Ligaments and muscles stretching and getting ready for the job ahead, I think. Now it just feels like I have no stomach muscles left at all (41 weeks tomorrow - come ON baby!)

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K8eee · 16/08/2013 22:23

Thank you for the reassurance! Ah good luck!!! Do you know what you're having Louise?

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LouiseD29 · 16/08/2013 22:57

A girl. Very impatient to meet her! :)

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K8eee · 17/08/2013 11:16

I hope it goes well for you

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