5 weeks and menstrual like cramps

Mrs. Melissa Goodwin · December 2011

Hey everyone, I am 5 weeks today and have been experiencing slight menstrual like cramps on and off the last couple days with some low back pain. It feels like I might get my period. I cant remember if I had this with my son. Anyone else experience this is it normal?

megs52881 · December 2011

I had pretty pad cramps from 4-6 weeks. No spotting though, and everything ended up being fine. I think it is quite common.

Mrs. Melissa Goodwin · December 2011

Thanks ya mine are pretty dull just like minor menstrual like cramps thanks for the comforting words

hmartinez0809 · December 2011

I had the same thing from week 4.5 weeks -8 weeks. I was always checking for blood thinking that my period had showed up :-) Everything was fine and I no longer have them :-)

LWilson82 · December 2011

I had it constantly throughout week 5 too. It totally felt like I was about to start my period. But for me it went away in week 6.

anywhrwithu · December 2011

Hello, I am in the same boat as you. I have been crampy for over a week (I am also 4+ weeks), I have been worried too. When I talked to the nurse over the phone she assured me as long as they weren't so severe that I was doubled over, it is normal. Still makes me worry!

ndruley · December 2011

I am having these same cramps too! I just got my BFP on Friday so I keep checking for AF every time I go to the bathroom too. Thanks for posting this because it makes me feel better.

ErinS3204 · December 2011

Yup, it's fine. I had it too. From what I understand it's from everything starting to stretch already.

Everyusernameistaken · December 2011

Ditto what everyone else has said...I had them too until about 8 weeks and my dr. said it's very normal! Congratulations on your pregnancy

felish06 · December 2011

Pretty sure it's completely normal. I'm also crampy.

I went to the doctor today (POSITIVE test!!!) about 4 weeks in. She said that it is normal because your growing! If cramps are REALLY bad and you can't even stand go to the doctor immediately.

Good luck! It sounds like it's going great!

jdsummerbaby · December 2011

The cramps is one symptom that got me to take a pregnancy test. My doctor says its normal and that my body is going through changes, She says as long as there is no bleeding its fine. I get them off and on and the feeling is similar to menstrual cramps. One symptom I wish I didnt have.

MelissaE2012 · December 2011

Ditto! Cramps, cramps, cramps! I've had them since week 3, along with headaches and fatigue. I've been really worried, as this is my first pregnancy. My doc's ofc told me to take Tylenol. It's helped a little, but I don't want to take too much.

Thanks for posting this bec I've been thinking about doing the same for a few days, but haven't had the chance. It's good to hear from everyone else!!

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