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Laurakat81Laurakat81 member
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I know cramps are normal but I think I need a little reassurance right now. During my first two pregnancies I only had very mild cramps...more like twinges and pulls. I'd hardly call them cramps. A couple nights ago I had cramps that really reminded me of AF. But not very strong. They went away after about 30 minutes. This morning about 15 minutes after I took my progesterone I've had much stronger cramps. If I wasn't pregnant I'd be popping some advil to knock them out. I rarely got AF cramps but these really make me feel like I'm about to start bleeding.

Are stronger cramps a side effect of progesterone? Anyone else experience this?


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    Missa_gMissa_g member

    I had a lot of strong cramps in the beginning.  I remember one morning, probably at about your point, I woke up almost crying from them.  They went away a little after the 5w mark for the most part and so far everything is going great with this pregnancy.  I am on 200mg prometrium two times a day.

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    lauralewlauralew member

    There have been several times throughout this pregnancy where I automatically think "Oh, I'm about to start my period."  Even though I knew I was pregnant, and I think it's even happened since I started showing.  I hate the word "cramp" because it has such a negative connotation.  But that's the best way to describe them, and they are normal.  I was also on progesterone supplements, but I have no idea if they were connected or not.  I hope that helps!!  Deep breaths. :) 


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    alschieferalschiefer member

    I've been experiencing cramping on and off since I first got pregnant.  They were definitely worse at the beginning and more frequent, and felt exactly how you are describing.  In the past week or so they have started to taper off (See my post from this morning "Freaking Out a Bit").  I am also on Progesterone, but I'm not sure if that is a side effect of it or just a PG symptom.  Hang in there, from what I have been told and what the Dr. has said it is totally normal, just your body making room for baby :)

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    I had very strong cramps at the beginning too, worse than my normal AF cramps.  My progesterone was pretty high too (52), so you could be on to something there.  At any rate try to see it as a good sign, it definitely does not necessarily point to bad outcomes.  Hang in there!
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    Laurakat81Laurakat81 member
    Thank you to all of you! Just hearing that someone else had them and is still doing great really does calm me down.

    I'm so emotional that I'm almost in tears just typing this message. Lol, what's wrong with me?


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    BFP #3: 10/2011 ectopic 11/2011 (right tube removed, learned left tube was probably nonfunctional due to scar tissue from infection after m/c)

    3 failed IUIs, IVF #1: 18R, 12M, 10F, 3 poor quality 5d embryos transferred= BFP #4!!!!!

    Betas: 9dp5dt: 64 ~14dp5dt: 91 (expecting miscarriage, doubling time of 236 hours) ~16dp5dt: 200~18dp5dt: 500

    First Ultrasound at 6w2d revealed two sacs, only one with a heartbeat

    LK arrived after 42 weeks on August 14, 2013! Beautiful, healthy, and happy!

    TTC#2: IVF booked for April 2015

    Surprise BFP#5 February 19, 2015 EDD: November 2, 2015

    Betas: 10dpo: 10, 14dpo: 77, 17dpo: 270

    First Ultrasound at 5w1d showed a miracle UTE baby! And right ovary ovulation to left fallopian tube.

    JD arrived at 38 weeks on October 20, 2015.

    TTC #3: Since October 2017. BFP #6 July 2, 2018 EDD: March 16, 2019 [/spoiler]


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    alschieferalschiefer member
    imageLaurakat81:
    Thank you to all of you! Just hearing that someone else had them and is still doing great really does calm me down.

    I'm so emotional that I'm almost in tears just typing this message. Lol, what's wrong with me?

     

    I think that just comes with the territory of being PGAL!!  I'm sure we have all been there!  At least I know I have at least once per day since we found out!  Embarrassed

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    figgs0831figgs0831 member
    I am on 200mg progesterone daily and have had strong cramps this entire pregnancy. I am even getting them more frequent now, then I did before.  Yesterday, I asked my doctor about the crampyness, since it is only on one side, but she seems to think it is just growing pains.  Hopefully she is right.

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    VampyAuthorVampyAuthor member
    I have AF like cramps now and have been told many a time that it's LO growing big and strong. Cramps are from ute stretching more.
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    OatoaOatoa member

    I had period like cramps through week 16 or so.  I know how you feel.  I was also on progesterone but I don't think that affected it.

    I was told by my OB that the scarring from my D&E was likely a factor to why I was feeling so many cramps.  She reassurred me all the time that it was just from my stretching ute.

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    julesjbjulesjb member
    I have had AF cramps this whole pregnancy, definetly worse in the beginning but off and on! They are so stressful but my DH and close friend would just remind me that LO was snuggling in for the long haul!
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    Izabella22Izabella22 member

    imageLaurakat81:
    Lol, what's wrong with me?
     

    You're pregnant, its the hormones! :)

    I had a lot of cramping and sharp pains around my cervix at the beginning, as well as spotting for the first week. It was terrifying but it was just the little one settling in for the long haul! I hope it eases up soon for you and you can relax... or at least worry about something else! The joys of Pgal! *HUGS* Hang in there!

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    myaddiwaddi06myaddiwaddi06 member

    I have had cramps in my lower back and lower abdomen on and off since yesterday. Getting up and stretching a bit has helped but if I wasn't pregnant I would certainly pop some advil myself. Hang in there!

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