1st Trimester

When did your cramping stop?

I don't care how many times I read it in any number of pregnancy books, I still get so nervous whenever I feel a cramp.  I had very, very slight, dull cramps (like AF is coming in a few days type) before my BFP and a few days after (around 4 weeks) and the past few days they've mostly been gone, but I seem to get more at night and today I've had a few random cramps and then they'll be totally gone.  Nothing to write home about painwise, but cramps.  No spotting or anything.  I KNOW this normal, but it's still scary for me.

Those who are further ahead....did this continue long after your BFP? When do they stop?

Re: When did your cramping stop?

  • Between 1pm and 3pm everyday I get some cramps. Nothing major but I can feel 'em.
  • Mine stopped about 3 weeks ago. I still get them though but not as bad

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  • I had them pretty much all the way through first tri. I had a huge cyst on one of my ovaries for the first little while that made them even worse!!
  • I just came back from the Dr. this morning and was telling him the same thing. I've had sharp pains in my side (the kind you get when you run for a while) He said they were pervectly normal and that they would go away probably in the next week, however he did say that throughout the pregnancy you would always feel some twinges, pokes, and pulls.  He said not to worry.  I'm 12 weeks today and he said that most of the time they will go away around 13 weeks but come back around 15-16. 
  • Mine aren't nearly as frequent as they once were.  I have them maybe two-three times a day and mostly in the evening.  In the beginning I was worried when they stopped because I thought I was going to miscarry since nothing was "happening".  Just try to "enjoy" it all haha.
  • My AF type cramps were felt most during weeks 5-6 and have pretty much gone away.  Now I do have this odd sharp stabbing cramp near either of my hips if I tighten my lower abs (which I learned not to do because it's painful now lol). 
  • Thanks everyone! I feel much better now.  These first few weeks are terrifying! I live in fear of spotting and too much cramping. lol
  • I had the exact same experience when I was as far along as you. Don't worry, it's totally normal and the cramping will be less and less as the days go by. I hardly feel any cramps now, so there's hope!
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  • They'll go away and then come back again.  I felt them between weeks 5 through 7 and then it stopped until last week.

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  • I don't feel the cramps as constant now, but I definitely still feel some. The doctor told me that some women feel some sort of cramping/tugging/stretching all throughout pregnancy. She said it's completely normal unless it gets really bad, or there is spotting along with the cramps.
  • I would say I was cramping until week 9ish and I still get them every once in a while.  I am also stretching and having RLP.
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  • Mine are slowing going away and now I am worried that that is a problem!
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  • i had cramping on and off until i was about 13 weeks
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  • i felt cramping since my BFP, but had period like cramps all of week 6. ?starting in week 7 is when they let us. ?my doctor said that during week 6 is when the fetus really starts to imbed itself into your lining. ?she also said that stronger cramping can mean you are overdoing it or lacking water. ?

    ?i know its scary, but try to relax and drink water. ?that helps me.?

  • I've had them also and can understand your concerns, but it is completely normal. ?I'm now 7 weeks and haven't really felt any in a few days. ?I think around weeks 5-6 was when they started happening less and less.

    Good luck!! :)?

  • I'm still cramping!
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