Crampy and gas pains (maybe TMI)

cburitz

Sorry in advance if this is a repetitive post.

I've been experiencing period-like cramps and gas pains the last week or so. It seems too far down to be gas pains (2-3 inches below my belly button) but everyone describes quickening as "flutters" or a goldfish swimming. I don't feel flutters at all.

Is this the baby? Gas? Should I be concerned about the cramps?

denise418

Have you been going to the restroom regularly? I know I get that feeling when I haven't been able to go for a few days. I've been taking Fiber Gummy chews everyday which has been helping.  Still gassy, but its not painful like it use to be. 

No flutters yet either I really want to feel those!  

MFAinNYC

I think it might be gas and stretching.  I was getting a lot of pain in that area earlier this week, but now I look bigger.  Nothing is TMI!  If it feels like severe cramps, definitely call the doctor.  I hope you feel your LO soon!

HelloAnnie!

MFAinNYC:

I think it might be gas and stretching.  I was getting a lot of pain in that area earlier this week, but now I look bigger.  Nothing is TMI!  If it feels like severe cramps, definitely call the doctor.  I hope you feel your LO soon!

This is good advice. 

My gas cramps (ugh, which are frequent) start out like period cramps for like a minute but then they move on to a more normal location. 

LnR70707

I don't care what books/internet/doctors say about where my intestines are supposed be to shoved to now....I know I can feel gas/poop pains in my lower abdomen...menstrual/uterine cramps do not start near one side/hip and shift horizontally across to the other side..  I've been crampy the past week too, usually worse in the evening, but it always results in gas/pooping...so I'm not too worried.

MFAinNYC

Or I forgot to add that my dr told me that when I get cramps, to drink water.