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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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MegaMindy · 10/03/2008 08:51

I'm ten weeks pregnant, following on from two miscarriages.

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Pinkali37 · 10/03/2008 09:50

10 weeks, you must be excited. Have you had early scans?

I have a deep very low pain today but hopefully it is just the norm. xx

C & L - found it !! xx

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MegaMindy · 10/03/2008 09:57

I had a scan two weeks ago which confirmed the pregnancy to be at 8 weeks, heartbeat and tiny baby seen, it was incredible. I'm glad I didn't have a scan any earlier because I don't think I would have been reassured by a scan at 6 or 7 weeks, having miscarried before at 7 weeks.

Katelyn · 10/03/2008 10:00

Pinkali37

I had a miscarriage in October 2007.

I too had cramping, at 10 weeks I was in floods of tears after a terrible day of cramping, I was inconsoleable. Had a major bleed and thought 'here we go again'.

My husband was very supportive and took me for a private scan, it was all that was going to settle me. I sat in the Reception crying and crying. I got inside and the Sonographer could see what a state i was in and wasted no time in putting the thingy on my belly and there it was, my little baby wriggling and jumping and measuring almost 5cm....

I'm now 4.5 months pregnant - my lesson here, don't assume the worst.

Many many women miscarry once and a large number of those go on to have healthy babies next time round.

I know exactly what you're going through though...I bought a fetal doppler after the above episode. Even now, when I get a bad tummy ache....or cramping, i put my doppler on and hear our baby and i'm fine.

Good luck.

Katelyn x

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Pinkali37 · 10/03/2008 10:18

Thanks for that Katelyn, I find this site so useful for getting other peoples views and symptoms. It is so scary when have experienced previous m/c, you become obssessed that every preg will end that way. I suppose I need to be thankful that up to now we have over come implantation and every day that goes by is a blessing.

My boobs are slightly tender but nothing that would make me think I was preg other than the BFP. I was on day 27 of cycle when I took my test so found out very early.

WE NEED TO KEEP SMILING> xxxxxxx

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Pinkali37 · 10/03/2008 10:19

expatinscotland - I can totally empathise - it is so scary. We need to feel positive and keep SMILING> xx

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Katelyn · 10/03/2008 10:20

Indeed you do. I'm still obsessed. My husband says I will not rest until it's in my arms!

Look forward to nearby milestones, yours will be having it confirmed by the doctor....which you can do as early as you like. Once thats done, look forward to your dating scan at approx 10-12 weeks....

I wish you every luck...

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Pinkali37 · 10/03/2008 10:37

I am having a 6 week scan as the Consultant has asked for one (think it is more so to try and reassure me). I just can't rest until I see it and all at that stage is normal. My last scan was awful, the sonographer just annouced "nope nothing there" then had the cheek to ask if my husband and I were OK... So after that most awful experience at the EPU am just a little hesitant.

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Katelyn · 10/03/2008 10:50

Well, thats your next milestone.

Go in assuming all is ok....

Enjoy your scan...

Katelyn

Daniya · 10/03/2008 11:15

Hi Pinkali

I just found out last week that I am pregnant although it was quite an unexpected surprise for me and my husband.

I cannot remember when my last period was so I'm not sure how pregnant I am but I think about 6 weeks and I am having the same stomach pains, it feels like period pains that are fairly constant but they aren't crippling just annoying. Having just got used to the idea of having a baby I am now scared of miscarrying and I too keep doing tests. My doctor told me that the midwives would call me in 3/4 weeks but I don't know if I can last that long wondering!!

My other symptoms are no appetite (apart from fruit) which means I am force-feeding myself to make sure I get something, sensitivity to smells and mood swings.

Can anyone tell me if all of this is normal??? I don't know anyone else who is or has been pregnant (that I have told so far, except my mum who can't remember!!) so I have no clue as to whats normal or not.

Sorry for the ramblings but I saw this post and it sounds quite familiar.

Good luck all. x

Katelyn · 10/03/2008 11:18

Pinkali

My appetite deteriorated somewhat during this pregnancy and when I finally ate, it was so slow ...

Try plain things, dry toast, crumpets, chicken sandwiches.....

Good luck.

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Pinkali37 · 10/03/2008 11:34

Hi Katelyn, I don;t have morning sickness (wish I did (well probably not) but at least I would feel preg).

Dianya - My mum said she had a super sensitive nose when she was pregannt. She also mentioned the metalic taste BUT i haven't got either.

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MegaMindy · 10/03/2008 12:30

Pinkali - it's very easy to over analyse how you are feeling when you are pregnant. Not all women get those symptoms, and sometimes the symptoms don't kick in until 7-8 weeks of pregnancy.

Try not to worry.

baldwins · 10/03/2008 15:49

i'm scared to death went to doctor this morning and did a scan again. but i dont see anything he said he sees a dot thats it and still wants to do a dnc i think i'm only 4w5d due to when i ovl not last period i had an iui on feb 12 so how far along would that be for you guys i'm just scared to death i'm waiting on levels to come back

Katelyn · 10/03/2008 15:54

baldwins

If your last period was on 12th Feb - you won't see very much now?
Surely you're not due a period until tomorrow?

Katelyn

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Pinkali37 · 10/03/2008 15:55

Oh Baldwins, KEEP STRONG. I'm praying for you xxxx

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baldwins · 10/03/2008 15:57

no last period was jan 30th so how far along would that make me i'm thinkin 4w5d doc thinks 6 weeks wed but i had an iui on feb 12 which help me get preg

baldwins · 10/03/2008 16:00

my levels 5 days ago was 906 waiting on todays levels to get done i'm such a mess

Katelyn · 10/03/2008 16:01

baldwins

You're 5 weeks with a due date of 5th November - you wouldnt see much anyway at this stage.

Obviously, everyone's scan is different but if you type '5 weeks scan' into google images, you'll see its just very small at the moment....

baldwins · 10/03/2008 16:08

i went and looked i dont even see that on my scan. i'm 30 years old and dont have any children and it's scarey... i know alot of you on here have at leat one baby i would be happy with just one no infence to anyone

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Pinkali37 · 10/03/2008 16:09

Baldwins - I don't have any but am preg with 1st. I've had a m/c previously so know how scary it all is. xx

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baldwins · 10/03/2008 16:15

this is NOT easy i've been trying for 10 years with no luck so yeh i'm scared i'm preg but he's telling me little hope while hes saying dnc at the same time ... i said no cuz it might be to early and i have had them tell me my utrus was tilted so who knows i just wish it would all show

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Pinkali37 · 10/03/2008 16:19

No one thinks this is easy. It's not easy for anyone But i know that doesn't help you at this moment in time. All we can do is pray for you. x

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baldwins · 10/03/2008 16:22

ok thanks and thats what i've been doing too.. so i hope that god hears me out!!!

Katelyn · 10/03/2008 16:24

Give it a little while and see what happens - unless it's an ectopic, it will do you no harm to hang on if thats what you wish to do.

I wish you all the best. I had a miscarriage before this one so whilst we hadn't been trying as long as you, i know how you might be feeling about the loss of a baby - however soon.

Good luck baldwins and if it should turn out to be bad news, insist on further investigation.

Regards
Katelyn