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Week 4-5 so many ????'s

MLE_C2BMLE_C2B member
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My two main questions are about cramping and Blood tests, i was wondering if any mom's to be had any answers.

I called my ob and told them i got a + test and they scheduled my first appt for ~8-9 weeks but I had expected them to ask me to come in for an initial blood test. All the charts i've seen on Fertility friend people had Blood test confirmations. Is that normal? Necessary?

Also, how much cramping did you experience in week 4 and 5? I still have intermittent cramps that feel JUST LIKE AF is coming with an additional little stabbing pain on one side. I know people have talked about feeling cramps before 12DPO and a positive test but no one says anything about how long it lasts. Any advice?

Lilypie - (JLjB)


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  • katlizabethkatlizabeth member
    My first ob apt was 9 weeks.  They didn't do a blood test to confirm prior to that or at that apt.  Actually, I didn't even pee at that apt.  They said that the home preg tests really are accurate.  I only had cramping for two days, but I think a wide range is normal.
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  • gingerfamilygingerfamily member

    Many dr's offices don't do blood tests.

    I had cramping week 4 & 5.

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  • BlueBelle2004BlueBelle2004
    I didn't have a blood test w/my DD... I now have a new OB, and probably won't have a blood test with her either. My first appt I'll be just over 10 weeks. I've had quite a bit of cramping this past week. Not so much now. Everyone is different though.
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  • boxermama24boxermama24 member

    I have gone in for 2 rounds of blood tests to test my hCG levels.  I have had a miscarriage before and was also experiencing spotting at the time of my BFP, and have a short 9-day LP, so my doctor requested I come in right away.  Your doctor might not be as concerned given your history - but I don't see why you couldn't request a confirmation and to have your betas drawn.  I was concerned with my progesterone levels, too, which turned out to be great (so far).  More results tomorrow.

    As for cramping, I do get AF-like sensations a few times a day and I find I'm constantly checking myself to see if AF has arrived.  I have different twinges, pulling sensations in my lower abdomen, but am also experiencing a lot of gas & on-and-off bloating, so I'm not sure if those sensations are related to that or what.  If you scroll back a few pages on here, you'll see the check-in for April due dates post... and there are MANY women on there in our same timeframe that are having cramping and the same symptoms.  It made me feel better to read all those!

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  • WearingRedWearingRed member

    Blood work is normally done on Pregnancy where there was trouble try to conceive and/or there is a history of Pregnancy Loss. Other wise First time mom's don't get this blood work normally unless there is early bleeding.

    As far as the cramps go, Call your Doctor and tell them if you are concerned. Any advice you get here will just be their experiences and not a medical advice. I have cramps everyday but they aren't painful just annoying and I know when to call with pain.

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  • MLE_C2BMLE_C2B member
    Thanks, i'll look at the board suggested. Also understand what you mean about asking the Dr if really concerned. I'm just paranoid about turning into the kind of person who calls every 5 seconds in a panic.
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  • AmethystBrideAmethystBride

    I've had blood tests every time I've been pregnant, but I have to have my hcg and progesterone checked because of my history of losses (ectopic and m/c). 

    As for the cramps, with DS I cramped a lot during the first few weeks.  I don't remember exactly when it went away, though.  This time around I have felt mild cramping here and there, but nothing like last time. 

    :-)

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  • WearingRedWearingRed member

    imageMLE_C2B:
    Thanks, i'll look at the board suggested. Also understand what you mean about asking the Dr if really concerned. I'm just paranoid about turning into the kind of person who calls every 5 seconds in a panic.

    HAHAHA! You will learn what is normal for you and what is not soon..... 

    Just so you know I called my Doctor 3 times today. So and As a SAL(success after loss) GAL I am a paranoid freak that call A LOT! And really, That why you have a doctor, For them to care for you and give you peace of mind.

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  • hrw_aggie03hrw_aggie03
    I say call the doc if you are worried.  As time goes by you will learn what is normal for you in your pregnancy, be less worried, and probably be calling the doc a lot less often.  It's better to address your concerns with the doc and not have to worry about them than sitting and stewing.  As for the cramps, I have had them off and on since about week 5.   Good Luck!!
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  • MLE_C2BMLE_C2B member
    LOVE my dr, not afraid of her, she's so sweet. However terrified of evil staff that answers phones.
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  • bmb10bmb10

    I'm not scheduled for my first appointment until week 8, they didn't even ask me to come in to do a blood test to confirm the pregnancy :) So I'm in the same boat.

    As for cramping, I've had them off and on for the past two weeks. Mostly  light cramps that last for an hour or so. I was told not to worry about them unless they are accompanied by bleeding.

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  • GCavvvGCavvv
    I've been cramping on and off for about a week now sometimes sharp pains. It does feel like AF but a little different. I have an appt on Aug 21st and they didn't ask me to do come in for a blood test or to keep my bladder full.
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  • WonderWoman27WonderWoman27
    I am still getting cramps every night off and on sometime after 6pm till I go to bed. ?It's very tiny cramps and I'm not worried about it. ?If there's no spotting that goes with it I wouldn't worry too much. ?And about your dr's appt, if you feel like you want to confirm it with a blood test why don't you call them back and re-schedule your appt for sooner? ?I think they would understand. ?Congrats and H&H 9 months to you!!!
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  • JennicapJennicap member
    I've had off and on cramping and I just started week 5 today. I switched practices. The first one gave me bloodwork but the second practice wouldn't do it until my 1st appt which is @ 8 weeks.

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  • ZaChris1403ZaChris1403
    I found out at 3wks 2days. I didn't start cramping until about 3wks 5days which was when I should have gotten my period. The cramps were always very faint and mostly in the morning before I got out of bed. I still get them infrequently. I think it varies with every women. As far as blood tests, I had my first appointment at 6wks 6 days and they only took blood for betas. My next appointment is tomorrow and I expect that they are going to do my full blood work-up. You will probably get an u/s so that will pretty much confirms for you.
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  • jnalfonso@hotmail.comjnalfonso@hotmail.com

    I went in for my annual gyn appt and they did a preg test and bw at my request. Thats when I found out I was pregnant. I don't think most doctors order it if you have just found out with a home test. They scheduled my first u/s within a week of the first visit. It may vary by physician.

    Cramping is normal and sometimes lasts longer than other mom's -to- be.

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  • BhobbsdzBhobbsdz member
    I did not have a blood test, but I did go in for a pregnancy test at my Dr. office, then they scheduled my appt.  As for the cramping, it is normal and mine lasted quite a while this time.  Congratulations
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