5 weeks and period cramps stopped

[chasingtherainbow1]

Hi

I've had 3 previous losses so I'm really paranoid and anxious at the moment. With all my pregnancies I've always had period like cramps in weeks 4-5. They cramps have always stopped towards 5-6. I am 5 weeks now and the cramps seem to have stopped again. I feel like I worry when I get cramps that it's a sign of miscarriage but then when they stop I feel like it means the baby has stopped developing.

Anyone had period type cramps and wanna share when they stared and stopped? I still have really tender boobs and did a pregnancy test today which was really dark. Just can't shake off the feeling that I'm going to miscarry again 😢

I can understand your anxiety. I think the cramps are not cramps stop around that time. I know mine had gone by the time I got to 9 week scan. Are you able to see your midwife for reassurance?

@Benjispruce4 thank you for your response. I have a scan with a private doctor next Tuesday so I guess I will I'll have to wait for that 😬

hi there i hope you dont mind me asking, but were you cramping everyday and if period like how did you find out you were pregnant? ive been hoping to conceive about a year now and so far no bfps, currently due af anytime but jeep hoping im pregnant despite obvious period cramps...but is it possible to have periodlike cramps and be pregnant?

@carsty for most of my pregnancies I have found out about 3-4 days before my missed period and the cramps usually start a couple of days after a positive test. The pregnancy cramps I get are stronger than my period cramps because my period cramps are very very mild. I have found that the period like cramps are also linked to my gut and it's just everything going mad with the hormones.

After posting this, the cramps returned and I am 5w5d today but they are not accompanied with nausea. Got a scan layer so hoping it's all ok

@chasingtherainbow1 thanks for responding and all the best at your scan🤗🤗🤗

OP hope your scan went ok. 🤞🏻

@carsty @Benjispruce4 thank you. The scan went ok. Saw a gestational sac, yolk sac and start of a fetal pole but too small for a heartbeat. Naturally, I'm now worried it won't get further. Such an anxious time. Got a repeat scan next week so hoping for the best 🤞

All sounds good @chasingtherainbow1 . Only natural that your brain jumps to the worst scenario. Keep busy and good luck!

thanks for the update@chasingtherainbow1 . I pray all will be well and you will soon hear the heartbeat...try not to think too much thoight this is easier said than done!! and keep busy as @Benjispruce4 suggests, surround yourself with positive vibes and people🤗🤗

following as similiar pattern im 5+5
did u get a repeat scan OP? Hope your ok

@J1290 hi yeah the cramps literally came back the next day. I also had a repeat scan on 15th where I would have been 6w4d and baby was measuring right on track with a heartbeat.

Still getting cramps now but much more mild than they were at 4-5 weeks. Got another scan next week so fingers crossed it's still ok!

Try not to worry about it too much like I did!

Great news @chasingtherainbow1 😀

Aww great news i have a scan on tuesday il be 6+5 then il relax abit.

paranoid-- happened first cycle and dtd once! Still in disbelief even though i have massive wave of nausea and praying my tea stays down!

@Benjispruce4 @J1290 thank you both. I hope your scan goes well too! Yeah it's always the cycles you don't expect when it happens!

My first pregnancy (9w) and i found the cramps milder when I'm more rested and stronger when I've over-exerted/overheated

@Whataretheodds y ah I think I've figured the same. And they're less strong if I'm hydrated too

Hi @chasingtherainbow1 I updated my own thread and looked for you as a result! How’s the pregnancy going? X