The millionth early pregnancy cramps post

[Zoopymoopy]

Ahhh where do I start! I’m scared, I’m just over 2 weeks pregnant (clear blue test) but by dr’s guidelines will be 5 weeks from start date of last period. I can’t remember the cramps being like this in my previous pregnancy so here I am to ask how normal are they and why in the name of all things good and dandy are they so uncomfortable? I have this dull, achy and heavy feeling in my groin,mid-pelvic area that feels like my period is about to start, almost like my period is just waiting to gush out! It’s been like this since yesterday and I’ve taken painkillers almost every few hours and have had a hot water bottle stuck to me. I am staying hydrated, and actually walking eases it a bit by after a while it comes back again. When does it go away? I’m on progesterone pessarys till birth due to a high-risk pregnancy (I have history of prem birth and also have a an open cervical stitch due to incompetent cervix) so screw me right?! Sorry, I’m just so scared and I know it’s normal as everything is shifting but I hate that period like feeling!

In my experience (six pregnancies) it gets worse or more noticeable with each one. I don’t remember feeling much early cramping with my first, slight if anything, but it was much more bothersome with my second, and by my last one it was as bad as a heavy period pain. I was always told that if you’re not bleeding or feeling unwell in yourself (unbearable pain, dizziness, etc) things are very likely to be fine.

I didn’t have cramps at all with DS, this time I had them from 4-8 weeks. I’m currently 27 weeks pregnant, so it didn’t mean anything for me, I did have the worry though in those early weeks.

If it gets intense or if you get any blood then contact epu.