Pretty bad cramping (Sorry if TMI)

Krissersroro

Well ladies, I'm kinda worried about this but not sure if I should be... for the last week maybe a little more (they started well before my BFP) I've had some pretty bad cramping on and off. The only thing is, I can't tell where it's coming from! It feels like either really bad AF like cramps on and off, or it feels a lot like the diarrhea cramps I get from my Metformin, but without the diarrhea. Actually, I rarely have diarrhea now, like once every few days, which is odd. Is that a pregnancy symptom? I'm not necessarily constipated though. But the cramps come and go, and they hurt, but don't last long. And I have ZERO spotting, not even a tiny. I am probably over reacting, I just want my little bean to be okay!  

blueberries8

I had quite a bit of cramping from around 4 weeks to about 6 weeks. I think it is really normal around implantation and during the early weeks (though no fun!). Congrats on your BFP:)

Krissersroro

Thank you! And that's a relief you had it too. I've heard that cramping is normal, but mine is actually pretty painful. But I've also thought that maybe it's side effects from my Metformin but the pregnancy is making me halfway constipated, in turn getting rid of the diarrhea part (Sorry, way TMI) But as long as there's no spotting I should be okay, right? 

missjul61

kmroling:

Thank you! And that's a relief you had it too. I've heard that cramping is normal, but mine is actually pretty painful. But I've also thought that maybe it's side effects from my Metformin but the pregnancy is making me halfway constipated, in turn getting rid of the diarrhea part (Sorry, way TMI) But as long as there's no spotting I should be okay, right? 

Yes, as long as there's no spotying to accompany bad cramps, you're ok. My Dr was sure to emphasize that to me

Krissersroro

missjul61:

Yes, as long as there's no spotying to accompany bad cramps, you're ok. My Dr was sure to emphasize that to me

Whew, okay such a relief! I was very worried But I haven't had a hint of blood so unless there is, I will try not to worry anymore.

Thank you both so much for the replies! 

tootlebug

it's pretty normal, especially in the beginning, and, it varies for everyone.  the not spotting with it is a good sign.  but even some cramp and spot and everything is fine. 

i think you are doing okay...your betas look great....that silly nurse just put all kinds of doubt in your head ; )  you are doing great so far!

Krissersroro

tootlebug:

it's pretty normal, especially in the beginning, and, it varies for everyone.  the not spotting with it is a good sign.  but even some cramp and spot and everything is fine. 

i think you are doing okay...your betas look great....that silly nurse just put all kinds of doubt in your head ; )  you are doing great so far!

 

Thanks tootlebug, you're SO right! That darn nurse has made me sooo paranoid but the cramping has slowed down a lot so that has made me feel a lot better 

wordslikeswords

I know I'm late hopping on board with this thread, but I wanted to post this just in case.

I had cramping off and on right up until maybe 16 weeks, but during week 8, I had a day where the cramps were so bad I was SURE I was losing the baby. It hurt so much I couldn't sit, stand.. anything, and I went to the ER expecting the worst. But when I got there nothing was wrong. I felt ridiculous because they couldn't see any problems but it was some of the worst pain I've ever felt. We followed up with the RE and a more detailed ultrasound and they still couldn't find anything. I would definitely do the same thing if I had to go back and do it again, but sometimes those little ones just stretch things out and it hurts but everything is OK!