Intro and Confession

Zista

Hi 1st Tri!

I'm coming to join you from GP.  We are having #1 after 3 months TTC at age 35 (and yes, I realize how lucky we are).  Like many others we got our BFP over the Thanksgiving holiday and it really drove the meaning of the holiday home.  I'm incredibly nervous given the stats on m/c, particularly given my age, but we've decided to expect the best. 

So now confession:  I think I like the cramps.  They are a constant reminder that I am pregnant... in fact, it weirded me out when they practically disappeared yesterday.  I know all the 10 week + ladies are rolling their eyes at me, with a "just you wait!" expression, but for now I'm happy to have them.   

I've already learned a lot from all of your by lurking, and I look forward to learning more!

 

CarolEvans

congrats! and i know what you mean.  i had cramps from 4w0d to 4w4d straight non stop, then it was over.  i even took another test yesterday just to make sure things were still a go.  still pg, and give it another couple of weeks and you'll be feeling more symptoms

Oriana.Ocampo

hello there. First of all, CONGRATULATIONS!!! God bless your bundle of joy...  Also, I guess thats a good way to look at the cramps.. Even though they can get kinda scary, no?

mopsie

I like the cramps, too!  I got them from 4w til about 5w, then they went away til 10w... now that they're back, it's so reassuring... they almost feel good!!!

Mrs.Loria

Yay! Congrats and Welcome! Enjoy the ride and the cramps

barnwife

Welcome and Congrats! (And yes, annoying as pregnancy symptoms can be, it reassures me that things are progressing.)

court1703

I love all my symptoms too.  It gives me a little piece of mind that everything is going ok.

jess60

Congratulations!

I had cramping early on & now random twinges as things are moving & stretching.  You're right.  In an odd way it is a comforting reminder that I'm still pg!

H&H 9 months to you!

ashkandi

Congratulations!  Even though the cramps are normal to be honest they still make me nervous.  And I've BEEN THROUGH this before once already haha you'd think I'd know better!  But it's a mommy thing!

Zista

Thanks, ladies.    And yes, they were scary too at first... until I lurked on here and found out they were completely normal.  Now they just make me happy (when I'm not trying to sleep). 

I bet I will do the same thing in taking a test if and when they do make a disappearing act!