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Cramping very early on

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Alysskea · 29/12/2022 21:10

Sorry to have to ask this here - I don’t really know anyone who has been pregnant recently!

I am 4.5 weeks so only just pregnant and have had some mild period type cramps all day, but on and off. Is this normal or should I be worried?

I know no one can give medical advice but just want to know did this happen to anyone else very early on, right after the TWW?

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AnnieApple123 · 29/12/2022 21:13

I had exactly this. I was 4+4 and so strong I was convinced the pregnancy was surely over. I’m now 9.5 weeks and all appears well.

Blughbablugh · 29/12/2022 21:13

I had cramping in all of my pregnancies and so I'd say mild is pretty normal. If you are bleeding or it gets worse it's worth getting it checked out.

Blughbablugh · 29/12/2022 21:15

In fact in my first pregnancy I was sure my period was coming as it was v. similar cramping. However it never came and I have a 5 year old instead!

loveandwarmth · 29/12/2022 21:15

Yeah slight period type cramps are normal. I'm pregnant with my 3rd baby and have had them with all 3. I always slightly worry even though I know it is normal!

Catdaft · 29/12/2022 21:16

I had mild cramping right up until about 30 weeks. If you bleed get it checked but cramping is normal I think.

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Alysskea · 29/12/2022 21:33

Blughbablugh · 29/12/2022 21:15

In fact in my first pregnancy I was sure my period was coming as it was v. similar cramping. However it never came and I have a 5 year old instead!

Exactly the same here! Nearly had a heart attack when I had the positive test because I had these cramps and was spotting (I did ask nurse about the spotting and they said this was ok).

Really appreciate those who are sharing their experiences. I will keep an eye on it but sounds like it is quite normal so hopefully all is ok.

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tweedledee12 · 29/12/2022 21:35

My midwife used to say mild cramps is totally normal - anything more painful that you'd need painkillers then I was to ring them.
It's everything moving in prep for baby.
I'm currently pregnant with my second, and had cramps early with both babies xx

littlepeanuthopes · 30/12/2022 10:28

Hey! This was my first and most obvious symptom from BFP to around 8 weeks. It felt like I was going to get my period at any moment so I was also surprised when i saw the positive :)!
I agree that if they are mild, its usually totally normal but if they are very painful, persistent and include bleeding/spotting, then get it checked.
Congratulations :)

Plazaheart · 30/12/2022 15:32

I had cramping for the first couple of weeks. Mine were milder than period cramps. I think it’s quite normal as long as they aren’t extremely painful and accompanied with bleeding (spotting more than likely is ok, it’s the bright red blood/clots that isn’t).

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Alysskea · 30/12/2022 15:35

Thank you all :) spoke to a nurse today about this and she said exactly what you have said - that v light spotting and mild cramps aren’t a worry. She had said if they carry in she’ll check my HCG but that she isn’t worried and it would be more to reassure me. I really appreciate all the comments, honestly! This experience is really new to me, I am 28 so on the young side, none of my friends have had kids. Thank you everyone :)

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Sassy144 · 31/12/2022 10:01

I had cramping a lot in early pregnancy, in fact it was on and off right up until somewhere in my second trimester. Now 39 weeks and cramping again which I hope means I get to meet baby soon 😅 As others and your midwife have said it's normal, but if you get bleeding get checked out.

toomanysausages · 31/12/2022 23:11

I had very bad cramping from 10dpo and was convinced I would come on my period at any minute. I didn't and I'm now 14+4

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