@Pregjune definitely don't just try to ride it out, paracetamol is fine if you follow the recommended doses. I've been getting pretty constant headaches this time so have been taking my share of it.
I just decided not to take any more tests as it just makes me more anxious, and if something happens it will happen anyway, whether or not I take the test. But I know it brings reassurance for a lot of people, so no judgement.
@ToysRus56 so many cramps! I think all normal unless accompanied by bleeding, getting worse or noticeably on one side though, as @Katie2908 said
Congrats @chequeredcushion - totally get you on the overthinking if it's the right choice/time, there are some reasons why it wouldn't be a good time for us now, but I try and reassure myself by thinking there is never a perfect time to have a child in the end.
@RJF89 Sorry if this is unsolicited, and it's also thinking a long way ahead, but just to say that I have terrible issues with smears and find them excruciating, and I spent most of my last pregnancy convinced I'd have to have an elective c-section, but I ended up having a vaginal delivery and it wasn't an issue on that front - like obviously it was very painful! But the smear issues didn't affect it. I've had a smear since, and had the same issues again, but the birth itself was a completely different thing. I'm not advocating for vaginal delivery over c-section, totally think every woman should get to decide for herself and pick whichever for whatever reason, but I just wanted to mention just in case you were feeling that it was the only option for you.
@Pregnantera Sorry to hear about the spotting, but do agree that that is probably implantation/old stuff coming out - it's fresh and red that's the worry at this stage I think.
@Fluck Yes on the positive attitude! It sounds like so many of us on here (if not all?!) are anxious. Today we are pregnant. Maybe we should practice saying it out loud! Hopefully our minds will follow.