4 weeks pregnant CONSTANT cramps

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AlexandraPaige · 04/10/2023 16:29

Hi. I'm 4 weeks today and for a week I have had constant cramps/dull ache and a low backache. I've had 3 chemical pregnancies over the last year... is this another early miscarriage?

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KatieJ345 · 04/10/2023 23:18

Not necessarily. I had period like cramps at 4 and 5 weeks. Now over 10 weeks and all is fine. They seemed to stop at 6 weeks and we went for an early scan at 7 weeks for peace of mind.

TheShellBeach · 04/10/2023 23:20

It's hard to tell.
Having cramps is normal at this stage.
Are your test lines getting darker?

Laurenloz66 · 05/10/2023 00:08

Hi I had a miscarriage in May with no bleeding. At week 4 I started experiencing shoulder pain then lower back pain. I was also experiencing very sharp abdominal pains that was coming and going however when I went for my scan my babys heart was present but that was short lived and around 2 weeks later my breast stopped hurting and I just knew something wasn't right. I woke up and booked a scan at a private clinic and my worse fears was confirmed however sometimes you do experience abdominal pain that is not a miscarriage

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AlexandraPaige · 05/10/2023 09:57

@TheShellBeach yes, my lines are getting darker. I've been testing every other day.

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Olika · 05/10/2023 10:15

I felt mild cramping for ages so not necessarily a concern as long as it's not strong cramping.

Bumblingonby · 05/10/2023 10:49

Not necessarily I had constant cramps first 2 weeks, all good so far

TheShellBeach · 05/10/2023 11:00

AlexandraPaige · 05/10/2023 09:57

@TheShellBeach yes, my lines are getting darker. I've been testing every other day.

In that case this doesn't seem to be a chemical pregnancy. I have a feeling that your previous sad experiences are making you panic.

Flowersandfloral · 05/10/2023 12:45

I had cramps for the first few weeks, felt like I was getting my period for ages! I think they disappeared around the the 7/8 week mark. I was worried initially then almost found it reassuring as I never got the tugging and pulling that others mentioned.

Now 30 weeks!

FloralMoon · 10/10/2023 22:47

I have just tested positive today and would be 4 weeks + 1. I’ve had my usual pre-period abdominal cramps and lower back ache for the past few days. Abdominal cramps felt a bit different today like tugging so that’s why I tested. They haven’t subsided so I’ve been wondering but everything I’ve read online says it can be normal. Best of luck to us all

firsttimemum24 · 26/12/2023 19:22

I’m 4 weeks ish (found out 5 days ago) having some dull cramps and light brown discharge today on what should be day 32 of my cycle (the day my period previously started).

I think my lines are getting darker on tests today (third photo) so hoping it’s all normal & nothing to worry about.

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