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4 Weeks Pregnant Today but feeling a strange cramping - So worried as had m/c last year... HELP... xx

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Pinkali37 · 05/03/2008 08:47

I have just found out I am pregnant (tested day 27 so very early) but my only symptoms at the moment are strange cramping sensations. Saw Consultant yesterday and he said that was normal but am so worried as i had a m/c in Oct last year and I had similar cramping. Can anyone help and reassure me that this can be nornmal. I am so obsessed that it isn't going to implant. HELP xxx

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belgo · 05/03/2008 08:49

it could be implantation pain. Try not to worry. I would try and get as much rest as possible.

Good luck, hope this one sticks.

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Pinkali37 · 05/03/2008 08:55

Hi Belgo, thank you for replying. I've been a bit obssessed with implantation pain. No bleed or discharge. I read somewhere that you can feel like your period is about to start and I suppose that is what it feels like. I'm just so worried... Are you pregnant?

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belgo · 05/03/2008 09:01

yes I am, following two miscarriages. (I have two small children as well).

I certainly had cramps during this pregnancy at about the three to four week stage. And I've been stressing out about miscarrying sice then, which is normal. Now at just over the nine week stage and I had a scan last week showing everything is fine. I'm still worrying though, so I know how you feel!

carrieboo75 · 05/03/2008 09:07

Sounds normal to me. This is my 4th and the cramping started the day after ov, 2 1/2 weeks later it has stopped now. As far as I am aware it is the ligaments stretching and getting read for the baby to grow. I had a scare with number 1 and they said you only need to worry if you get pain and blood at the same time. Good luck with it all- it does not hurt to be extra cautious!

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Pinkali37 · 05/03/2008 09:21

I love this site, people are so supportive. This is my first so as you can imagine I am paranoid something is going to go wrong. Especially as for about 1 week before the m/c i had similar pains. I have severe endometriosis so I suppose my insides are probably in shock. My bowel is also playing up as the endo is all over it, so I think some of the pain is coming from that.

Did either of you two have the bleed with implantation??

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belgo · 05/03/2008 09:22

I've never had an implantation bleed, niether for my successful pregnancies nor for my miscarriages.

It's a good sign that you haven't had any bleeding.

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Pinkali37 · 05/03/2008 09:28

I do hope so. 4 weeks is just so early. I widh I was one of those people that didn't know they were pregnancy until at least 4 months !!

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belgo · 05/03/2008 09:35

yes it would be nice to miss the first three or four months of pregnancy! I have a friend who didn't realise she was pregnant until 19 weeks!

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Pinkali37 · 05/03/2008 09:41

19 weeks? Blimey, I just don't know how that would be possible. It obviously wasn't planned. I have known ever second of my cycle which is a bit stupid.

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belgo · 05/03/2008 09:43

she was breastfeeding and just assumed that was why her periods hadn't returned.

flossish · 05/03/2008 09:47

I had small implantation bleeds with both of mine. I remember getting cramping with DS, although as it was my first pg I didn't panic. I then had a m/c. When I was pg with DD i think I spent pretty much the first 8 weeks as a completely precious baby vessel. I had a lot of cramping and was very down about it convinced I was loosing pg. I didn't and I now have two lovely children. Good luck!

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Pinkali37 · 05/03/2008 09:54

Thank you, it is so nice to hear other peoples stories as at times I feel quite isolated. So cramping can be normal.. good. I jsut pray i get to the stage of morning sickness (which at the time i am sure I will hate it) but it will reassure you that i am definitely pregnant!!

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LolaBella · 05/03/2008 16:37

Hi Pinkali37
I am 5 weeks and 3 days and had exactly the same symptoms as you (in fact still having) as this is my first pregnancy i was scared and thought i would mc at any moment. Went to doctors who sent me to the EPU and i had an internal scan yesterday. All was fine the baby had implanted in the right place and sypmtoms in line with streching uterus and constipation! Felt a bit silly but reassured to know that evrything is healthy. Luckily i had sypmathetic doctors and nurses who were keen to put my worry to rest. Might be worth a thought

shrinkingsagpuss · 05/03/2008 16:40

I had cramping too with both pgs, and was told is was just things stretching to accmodate the uterus. If in doubt get yourself referred to your local scanning unit - exagerate if you have to!! Better to be safe and not worried

oliviaelanasmum · 05/03/2008 16:45

Im having the same sort of cramping, this is my 6th pg but ive had 2 m/c. I have had this period like pain in all of the pregnancies but never had any bleeds.

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Pinkali37 · 05/03/2008 17:30

Olvia - How far are you?

Lolabella - I think mine is also something to do with my bowel as it seems to be playing up !! I think because when I had my M/c last year, i had no idea I was pg as was waiting for period so could start Clomid. Then for about 1 week i had the period pains then did a test and it was positive but then mc 2 days later after being at EPU... Prog level was indicative of mc not the cause.

Lolabella - do you have any high pain above tummy button??

I feel slightly more relaxed as what will be will be (if that makes sense).

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Aubergenie · 05/03/2008 18:15

Pinkali, Congratulations on your pregnancy! I'm nearly 10 weeks and I'm still having cramping on and off. I think it's perfectly normal. I had a miscarriage last year and was convinced that there was going to be a problem this time, but I've had 2 scans and so far, so good. It's completely normal to worry, expecially after your last experience. Can you ask your GP to refer you the the EPU for a reassurance scan? They should be quite understanding about your situation. I think I'd be a complete wreck by now if I hadn't had mine.
Good luck!

oliviaelanasmum · 05/03/2008 19:11

Hi Pinkali, I have no idea of my LMP so i think im roughly 4-6 weeks.

LolaBella · 05/03/2008 21:13

Pinkali, i don't have any pain above the belly button most of the time but i have also been quite gassy and bloated (linked with constipation) which has aggravated my cramping even more. My cramping seems to be more at night too and down my left side(where the left colon lies)which again according to the doctor ties in mith my bowels. Oh the joy!!
I agree with Shrinkingsagpus and Aubergenie - get yourself checked out for reassurance. The worry can drive you crazy
Take care and Good luck x

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Pinkali37 · 06/03/2008 18:33

Went to the Doc this morning and he is faxing my local EPU to ask them to do a 6 week scan (so that is in 2 weeks). I think I can hold off til then so long as the pain doesn't get any worse. I'm so nervous about having it done as last time the sonographer was so frank and just "nope there's nothing there", then had the cheek to ask me if I was ok. I'm so scared they won't see anything. I think my thing at the mo is I judt do not feel preg but as consultant said it si too early.

GP told me to do another test so of course had to rush around all day tesco etc.. until I could get home to do the test. I am pleased to report it is still positive and I just pray that it stays that way.

LolaBella - I think my bowels are being stupid too. I think i may also have indegestion But so long as my PEA stays in place I don't mind.

I had pain in my ovaries last night but the doc said that is fine as it is something to do with the hormones for the implanted PEA before the placenta grows.

xxxxx

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LolaBella · 06/03/2008 19:38

It all sounds so similar to what im feeling. I'm 5 and a half weeks and no signs of preg other than than the cramping and constipation. I keep having to do tests too just to make sure. It is costing me a small fortune!!
Hang in there, i'm sure it will be fine. I have my fingers crossed for you xxx

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Pinkali37 · 07/03/2008 08:52

LolaBella, that is reassuring thank you. Are your boobs tender yet? Mine aren't... I am exceptionally hungry though.. anyone else had that?

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belgo · 07/03/2008 08:56

pinkali - I'm glad you've got a six weeks scan booked. Feeling hungry is a good sign! Don't worry about not having any other symptoms, some women don't experience any pregnancy symptoms. And it's still very early.

I don't see the point of you doing any more pregnancy tests - they won't tell you how well the pregnancy is going.

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Pinkali37 · 07/03/2008 08:59

Exactly... i've decided just to take each day as it comes and to try and remain positive. Why shouldn't this one work for me, I have just as much right to be a mummy as anyone else so my little PEA is going to stay PUT....

xxx

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carrieboo75 · 07/03/2008 10:26

Hi again Pinkali37 hope everything is still ok after the weekend. Come and join us on the due Nov thread, there are lots of us now all chating about these early weeks.

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