Post by blindyswife on May 28, 2013 14:50:02 GMT -5
It's probably just coincidence that its happening after the bleeding. Some cramping is normal as your uterus and things stretch and expand. Try not to worry!
Post by Stingyshark on May 28, 2013 14:58:46 GMT -5
I'm also 9 weeks, and while I haven't had any cramping; I read on one of the pregnancy apps I d/l that cramping is normal because your uterus is stretching/growing.
I understand being extra worried after your scare last week, and I definitely had a few very brief internal panic attacks at random pains and such for the first 20 weeks or so...but yeah it sounds like what youre experiencing is totally normal cramping. Honestly if it was the bad kind of cramping, I don't think you'd have to ask if it was normal or not-you'd know if it wasn't (normal). At least that's what people told me
You're going to need to chill a bit or this is going to be the longest, scariest 40 weeks for you.
I'm probably taking this in the wrong way, but really? I was just looking for similar experiences and I'm still a bit shaken up from Friday. I said I knew this was probably nothing to worry about, but it'd be nice to get some reassurance.
Thanks all, I feel better now
imoan's point is that your body is going to do lots of crazy, scary things over the next 40 weeks. Lots. From RLP to vaginal pressure to cramps to braxton-hicks to discharge amounts that you would SWEAR means your amniotic sac is leaking to God knows what. LOTS of scary stuff. And that's just during the cooking the process. When you're in labor, it does even scarier stuff.
For example, when I run I occasionally get pressure and cervical/vaginal pain that feels a lot like early labor. Know what it actually means? I need to poop. Stuff's getting crowded down there, between growing baby, constipation and a bladder that is on overdrive and sometimes pain/pressure travels to a completely unrelated area (a non-pregnancy example is why they say shoulder pain can a sign of a heart attack).
So, yeah, even if scary stuff is happening, it's a good thing to take a deep breath or six, drink some water, lay or sit down and give your brain a second to actually listen to your body.
And, honestly, trust your nurse or your doc over anecdotes from the internet. The nurse doesn't mind the calls. Really. That's partly what they're there for. And they'd rather you call THEM first with concerns than go running to Doctor Google. Doctor Google is a bad, bad thing to be looking at. Internet message boards are even worse.
Post by winecheery on May 28, 2013 16:47:49 GMT -5
mekiakoo Just wanted to chime in and say that the further you go along, the easier it becomes to detect what all the different pains/pulls/twinges and pressures might mean for your body. I have found I feel a lot of things, so apparently I'm hyper aware or sensitive to my body changing or something. (Or paranoid ;-)) I never felt anything that I would describe as cramps; only as aches, but a few were low, and I too would be nervous after the blood scare. I have learned that when I feel these aches, baby is growing and ute is expanding. Both very good things! Some mild discomfort can be a good sign, kwim?
I do agree with 2curlydogs on her point about calling/trusting your doctor/midwife/ob vs Dr. Google, if you have been using it at all. I found it only brought me more anguish to Google crap. So I stopped Googling pretty much everything symptom related at about where you are now in my pregnancy. First tri is scary, but you'll continue to be great.
You heard a good strong heartbeat the other day, and that should be celebrated!
Post by annabear07 on May 29, 2013 10:02:34 GMT -5
mekiakoo I think you are just a couple days behind me. I've been feeling several pulls and cramps far down on my pubic bone. It feels really weird but I try to remember that if it isn't accompanied by other things and is not constant then it should be ok. You went through a scary thing so I understand the anxiety, but you do need to trust that your body is doing what it needs to do and not worry as much. We'll get through this together!
Cramping is totally normal. Think of how much your uterus has to stretch and grow in order to accommodate a baby (in fact, I recently saw a statistic that said it can grow between 500-1000 times its normal size by the end of pregnancy!).
I actually meant that I've seen you around the boards since the second line appeared freaking about every single thing. Well before your "scare". So... yes, it's going to be a long 40 weeks for you given your sheer and utter paranoia. And notice that a good number of people liked what I said... so I'm assuming they agree with me and have thought the same thing of your posts since you got that positive.
I understand your concern. I was super paranoid until I was like 15 weeks. Like others have said...I had some "pulling" cramping around the pelvis area a lot during 1st trimester. Even after first tri, I had a lot of the round ligament pain that i freaked out at the first time I felt it. Unfortunately ther will be a lot of feelings, weird pains, etc that you will second guess. I still do! I usually ask others around me (coworkers who were recently preggo) and if I am too worried, I'll ask doctor. It's a learning experience!
Cramping is totally normal. Think of how much your uterus has to stretch and grow in order to accommodate a baby (in fact, I recently saw a statistic that said it can grow between 500-1000 times its normal size by the end of pregnancy!).