Newb with some questions

[5oclocksomewhere]

Hi...I found out I was pregnant on Monday. This was planned, so I'm fairly certain of conception date and how far along I am.  I calculate about 4 weeks (ovulation mid January, BFP the 26th).  So, a "doctor's 4 weeks" but technically like, 2.

Anyhoo, I've been cramping fairly consistently since ovulation. They feel like PMS cramps. There is no bleeding, but some off-white discharge (ugh, sorry TMI!).  This is normal...right? 

I was reading that the cramping is, as long as it isn't accompanied by bleeding which I'm not. I'm just nervous!

[starburst604]

Totally normal. I felt exactly like I was getting my period the days before and right after getting a BFP. Cramps like it was about to start any minute.

Eta: and yes to the discharge too. Get used to it for the next 36 weeks!

And CONGRATS!

[5oclocksomewhere]

Thanks. I need to stop Googling. It's my worst nightmare!

[estrellita]

I had cramps but no blood, and that's how I knew I should test (I usually got spotting not too long after the cramps started but I had nothing at all). I had on and of cramping for a while. I didn't have any spotting until around 8 weeks, but I had a low placenta. I would say the cramps are normal as long as they aren't extremely painful or accompanied with bleeding (some spotting is usually ok too).

[5oclocksomewhere]

Thanks starburst604!

[miamigirl]

Totally normal to cramp

[noodleoo]

Congrats! Yes that all sounds normal. And don't worry about TMI here! I feel like everything about pregnancy is TMI!

[5oclocksomewhere]

noodleoo, thanks! I guess I better get used to TMI at this point. Nothing is sacred anymore. lol

[nextbigthing]

welcome! and yes, cramping at this point is normal. hang in there and congratulations!

and I agree with noodleoo nothing is TMI here, we talk about waaaay worse!

[cheeseandcrackers]

Normal. Welcome to the board!

[hainesherway]

Everything is normal. Congrats and welcome!

[fayeelle]

I agree with the others, seems totally normal.
Welcome and congrats!

[5oclocksomewhere]

Thanks everyone! :-)

[starburst]

Congrats and welcome!

[achi]

Congrats and welcome to the board! Cramping (so long as it's not really sharp/painful and accompanied by blood) is totally normal. I've had minor cramping all through the first trimester and periodically since then.

[dearprudence]

I got my BFP with my son on a January 26! And had the same cramping then (and this time too). I had a completely, normal uneventful pregnancy that time around and I wish the same for you.

[sarahsas]

Congrats! I had 3 straight weeks of hardcore period cramps right after I found out. It's getting ready in there!

[nmosrob]

Congrats and welcome!

I had bad period-like cramps on and off for most of my first tri, all with no bleeding. Totally normal.

[Monica Geller]

Congrats! Welcome to the mindfuck! Where you worry and question every twinge and sneeze! LOL!

[Deleted]

Normal unless it's really painful.

Congrats!

[lizz]

Congrats! I also had period like cramps off and on for weeks. Try drinking lots of water and taking it easy. It seems to help.

[coda]

Congrats and welcome!

[5oclocksomewhere]

I'm actually feeling a bit better today, maybe it's because I know it is normal now, so it's not as noticeable or I'm not paying as much attention. lol

[Monica Geller]

Jan 30, 2015 9:06:47 GMT -5 5oclocksomewhere said:

I'm actually feeling a bit better today, maybe it's because I know it is normal now, so it's not as noticeable or I'm not paying as much attention. lol

Good! I'm glad you're feeling better!

[aprilsails]

I had the cramping all the time until I hit 8 weeks. Now at 10 weeks it's more occasional and feels less like cramps and more like my stomach and other insides rearranging themselves.

Good luck adjusting to your new and ever-changing normal and congratulations!