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Newly pregnant!

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NaatQ968 · 07/02/2022 14:54

Hi all!

Newly pregnant, never been pregnant before so very Nervous but so excited. Hoping to gain some confidence and advice from you all. I'm 28yo.

Any hints and tips I might not think of are welcome!

Also, is the slight cramps normal in early pregnancy?

Thank you in advance beautiful people zx

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Carebear99 · 07/02/2022 16:07

Congratulations. Cramping is normal, it's everything stretching and getting ready to carry the baby.

How far along are you?

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NaatQ968 · 07/02/2022 16:27

@Carebear99

Congratulations. Cramping is normal, it's everything stretching and getting ready to carry the baby.

How far along are you?

From the calculations I should be between 4/5 weeks! I'm so excited and terrified at the same time!

Thank you for replying! Xx

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showersandflowers · 07/02/2022 16:35

Hints and tips: get a seat belt adaptor. I needed one well before I got a bump because pressure on my belly even at 8 weeks made me nauseous. Buy maternity jeans or leggings early so you get good wear out of them. Don't tell anyone until you want to, it doesn't have to be 12 weeks if you don't want to!

Most importantly: if you have questions, ask a doctor or midwife- do not Google it!!!!

And yes, cramping is normal all the way through. Everything is stretching. I felt like I was on my period for the first 3 months.

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NaatQ968 · 07/02/2022 16:44

@showersandflowers

Hints and tips: get a seat belt adaptor. I needed one well before I got a bump because pressure on my belly even at 8 weeks made me nauseous. Buy maternity jeans or leggings early so you get good wear out of them. Don't tell anyone until you want to, it doesn't have to be 12 weeks if you don't want to!

Most importantly: if you have questions, ask a doctor or midwife- do not Google it!!!!

And yes, cramping is normal all the way through. Everything is stretching. I felt like I was on my period for the first 3 months.

That is what it feels like, I have the similar symptoms of my period!

Thank you so much for your message. I am already worried about when to tell certain people, my dad being the person I'm dreading to the point I feel sick!

Oh an extender, that is fantastic! Yes I'll definitely need that.

Xxx

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