What’s not normal / is normal?

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Hi all

How do you tell the difference between normal and not normal pains/symptoms in early pregnancy?

I’m 5w2d and the past couple of days I’ve had the most mild cramps then the past couple of times I’ve gone to the toilet, I’ve had the faintest pink on the tissue paper.

Should I be concerned? I know sometimes this is normal due to implantation or the embryo making its self deeper into the womb but I’m just so stressed.

I don’t know whether to just get on with my day to day or to be worried. I actually feel sick with stress.

What other things are normal early pregnancy and when do the normal things become concerning?

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Tbh after a long journey with infertility i think feeling sick with stress was normal for me! I am sorry it's all so difficult though. A tiny bit of blood like that sounds ok, there's nothing to do but wait though, so trying to get on with your day sounds right. Best of luck

I was especially crampy this pregnancy, from a day before I was due on until about week 8 or 9. Just like very mild period pains, sometimes coming and going sometimes lasting for a while.
I also had spotting, mine was after sex and/or exercise but I've had friends who just spotted randomly. My midwife said it's just down to an irritated cervix and the hormones and not to worry unless it's bright red. First trimester is a stressful time, my best advice is to stay busy and occupy your mind even if its with something like candy crush! Congratulations!

Unless cramps are severe and you’re bleeding red blood and lots of it then there’s nothing to worry about.

It is a really stressful time for some people, me included. I'm now 17 weeks and starting to relax a bit but those early weeks are tough.
All I can say is just take each day at a time there is nothing you can do that will change the outcome. I had viability scans at 6 and 8 weeks which really helped my anxiety. What you are experiencing sounds normal I had pretty strong cramps around 10-12 weeks and thought it was game over but all was fine.