The Parenting Pod

Okay so I've read it's normal....I'm just looking for some positive stories from people I "know" who have had this. Since just before 6 weeks I have been having AF like cramps off and on most days. When I had my m/c I had cramps too and when I look back that was the only sign I had lost the baby because I had no bleeding until 3 weeks after the baby died. I think those cramps were a lot worse then these ones (more like a cramp you get from running to much if you KWIM not so much like AF which these feel more like) but maybe I'm just trying to make myself think everything is okay?? IDK I have a doctors appt on Tuesday and I'm hoping to find out if the baby is okay or not on that day......anyone have cramps in early pregnancy?? did they feel like AF cramps? When did they start/stop?? Since the only thing I have to compare this pregnancy to is my last one that isn't helping me much.....

I remember for a long time with every pregnancy and this one also having cramps like I am starting my period. Its totally normal. Its easy to scare yourself about it too. I know I still go to the bathroom to check and I check the tp every time I pee. As time goes on it will get better and better. I am sorry about your loss and I know that is really weighing heavy on your mind but try to just relax and stay calm.

I had this with DD. I had no cramping with DS, so when I had it with DD I was very concerned. I even had spotting two or three times that sent me to the hospital for an ultrasound. I had pretty bad cramping from weeks 4-5, and then I swear I cramped every 4 weeks until I was almost 20 weeks. At 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks, etc. I've heard it is very very common.

I had cramping in all of my pregnancies including the ones that I miscarried. By the time I stayed pregnant with the twins, I FEARED the cramps so much because I thought they always meant m/c. That was not the case with that pg and so in retrospect I just think that cramping in the first trimester is how my body responds to the uterine intruder(s).

Try not to worry too much over the weekend, but be sure to tell the doctor how you are feelings and worrying. They might be willing to do a quick u/s to help calm your fears.

I used a doppler with the twins to monitor their hbs and used it daily past the 2nd trimester. It helped me so much. I don't think I could find their hb with it until around 12w.

It's so hard after you have had a m/c to feel confident in future pgs. I hope everything is just fine for you and the baby.

I can't recall with DS, so I guess maybe not or not enough to cause me to worry too much.

But I just wanted to offer up lots of and I hope you get some relief from your doctor!!

yes, i have had cramping with all my pregnancies, and they have all stuck! so acc for you!