Period type pains come and go- 6/7 weeks pregnant.

[NatMoz]

I had a miscarriage in Feb so any twinge makes me panic.

I am believed to be around 6 or 7 weeks pregnant although difficult to tell as I got pregnant straight after miscarriage with no period inbetween.

Every so often I get period pain type cramps. Nothing severe enough that I need to take paracetamol but obviously every time I feel it I panic.

Last night I had a dream where I woke up in bed and the sheets were covered in blood. I know this is a dream but it's clearly on my mind.

Should I be worried? Is it normal? Do I need to speak to EPU or would they laugh at me for being melodramatic?

Maybe round ligament pains?

It's normal and, absent bleeding, nothing to worry about.

Your just growing, even though baby is teeny tiny your body is growing so you will feel pulls.

Yes there's no bleeding but I do look every time I go to the toilet.

I think it's easy to worry about every niggle. I don't think it helps reading the miscarriage boards either as I don't want to get into a state of hysteria.

It's all so worrying though

Thank you for reassurances. It's my first child so completely inexperienced and only have a miscarriage to go off.

After a loss everything makes you think omg!
But honestly everything sounds completely normal!
Congrats on your rainbow baby ❤️

Hi @NatMoz - Firstly, Congratulations on your pregnancy!

Period type pains are completely normal at this early stage of your pregnancy. I also experienced similar aches and pains as well and was convinced my period was going to start at any moment! Roll on some months and I am now 24+6 days . It is my first pregnancy too so I can relate to how you were feeling back then as I had no idea what to expect either!

Your body is going through A LOT of changes and things are stretching etc. so you are bound to feel some discomfort. Completely understand that any pain could cause you to worry after a miscarriage but personally, I think that what you are experiencing is normal.

Take care and all the best with your pregnancy! Xx

@sunshinecitrus1

Thank you for your kind words

Oh man @NatMoz I remember that dream! I’m currently 37+5 and fell pg straight after a mmc last year.

The cramps scared me, but that dream was horrendous. I did end up in EPU with slight bleeding/pain but I am pretty sure they saw me for mental health reasons instead of worry that I was miscarrying again.

The anxiety takes a while to get under control, it took me to see my 20 week scan was fine before I could start enjoying pregnancy, so you’re not alone. Pregnancy after loss is very hard.

@Sansa87 I'm glad it's not me being completely irrational. Last time I miscarried I was about 6 weeks (so about where I am now) and I know it's silly but I already thought I was a mum and was so upset and had to take a week off work.

Found it really hard.

Hoping to have a private scan at around 8/9 weeks (ish). I don't think I can wait until 12 weeks for the NHS one.

@NatMoz I think I ended up taking three weeks off work as I needed surgical management too: I made up a little box for the baby we lost, including the pregnancy tests and a letter. which helped me grieve. I also paid out for private scans (7w, 16w, & 27w) too.

I’d find it strange if you weren’t as anxious. Keeping everything crossed for your rainbow baby ❤️