Stretchy feeling

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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?

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

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! )

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

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

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!)

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

A girl. Very impatient to meet her! :)

I hope it goes well for you