Cramping anyone?

shamwari

I got a BFP a few days ago and I am around 5 weeks. Today I started to getting cramps in my lower abdomen that are getting me all anxious and worried and I was wondering if anyone else has had this, should it be something I worry about or is it normal? It it not a painful cramp, more of a stretching or bloating dull crampy feeling. I have had a MC before, and I am praying this is not another one - I am hoping I am over thinking it?

Thanks!?

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burbridgetobe

i know AF-like cramps are normal/common in early pregnancy. i definitely had them. i'd be worried if they were really painful and accompanied with spotting.

 GL!

Jason'swife

Google is your friend. There are hundreds of websites that go into this in detail.  

shamwari

Thanks for the help, I will google it and see what comes up. I went for a hike this morning that was not at all strenuous, but I am worrying that this may have caused it.?

Thanks!?

peppermintgirl

Unless your cramping get severe or is accompanied by bleeding, it's normal. I started getting moderate cramps around the time I was expecting my period, so I kept assuming I would get my period at any time. I've tested positive, and I'm still getting the same cramping.

Jason'swife

I get cramps when I work out too, even if it's a really low key excercise. It's annoying, but common.

Mama Angelina

I got a lot of cramping in week 5 and 6, especially after exercise or exertion.  It's normal but like PP said, if accompanied by spotting may be something more serious.

shamwari

Thank you for the positive information everyone, it really does help! It feels like in the past few days all I can do is over-analyze every single twinge my body gives me. Lets hope that with time, my imagination settles in and I stop worrying so much!!?

mooninlv

i had cramping the first few weeks after my bfp... on and off, but fairly often. it's pretty normal - as long as it's not horrible pain and not accompanied by bleeding. try not to worry!

jeffrae

shamwari:

Thank you for the positive information everyone, it really does help! It feels like in the past few days all I can do is over-analyze every single twinge my body gives me. Lets hope that with time, my imagination settles in and I stop worrying so much!!

It's hard not to overanalyze your symptoms, especially if you experienced a m/c before.  I have had dull cramps throughout the day today localized on my left side -- seems like the majority of people have them.  I am not going to get worried unless I see pink/red blood. 

MrGandMe

Seems that "cramping" seems to be one of the most common posts on 1st Tri.....at least 2-3 posts a day about it...which, makes me think that it's VERY normal!  I like my cramping from the past 3-5 weeks..makes me feel like something is actually going on down there!!  

cedens

yes, i agree that it seems normal- unless there is bleeding, i think you are ok- i have also heard that exercise increases the likelihood of cramping- i had cramping from week of my expected pd to end of wk 5 (early wk 6) and the common response seems to be that your uterus is stretching to make room for your growing baby.