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May 2018 Moms
molly1108-2
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Ectopic?
molly1108-2
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ugh. So I have been having sharp pains all day. Not all the time, constant pain but it's been happening every few hours or so all day. It will stab stab stab for a few seconds and then stop for a bit. Sometimes a couple sets of those within a few min and then nothing for a while. I called and they're sending me for an ultrasound. I was hoping for just a pregnancy confirmation visit but oh well. Now I'm freaking out of course.
Im not even sure the pain isn't muscular. It's so hard to tell. It doesn't seem to be happening when I move but it's such a little area/twinge if you know what I mean. there are so many muscles in there that could just be something little. It's also mostly on my right side where I have had hamstring/hip/it band running injuries for a year so I'm hyper aware of pain there. But then again...it's on one side and that could be a bad sign. Another thing is that I suddenly realize I haven't pooped in a while (tmi). Maybe it's just cramping? Ughhh. Anyway, US tomorrow.
Im not even sure the pain isn't muscular. It's so hard to tell. It doesn't seem to be happening when I move but it's such a little area/twinge if you know what I mean. there are so many muscles in there that could just be something little. It's also mostly on my right side where I have had hamstring/hip/it band running injuries for a year so I'm hyper aware of pain there. But then again...it's on one side and that could be a bad sign. Another thing is that I suddenly realize I haven't pooped in a while (tmi). Maybe it's just cramping? Ughhh. Anyway, US tomorrow.
Re: Ectopic?
*If this is a subsequent pregnancy for you, cramping is more likely (per my OB). I went to my OB in tears at 6 weeks with DD2 because of the sharp cramping I felt, convinced I was miscarrying. Her pregnancy went without a hitch. (Be warned, this also means postpartum cramps are much, much more painful)
*RLP is the most common culprit.
*It could also be cysts.
*Gas is another bitch of a symptom that can show its ugly face in many ways. Sharp pains are par the course for gas.
*From my experience this pregnancy, perhaps you have a subchronic hematoma- which is extra blood in the uterus. I was having period like cramps 3 weeks ago and my OB said it's all the SCH's fault. My uterus is growing faster to accommodate the blood, but is also trying to get rid of it so, fun times!
So, I think the odds are in your favor that this sharp pain isn't a sign of the end. In this pregnancy and my last, I have felt exactly what you described.
Good luck! I'm glad you're getting an ultrasound!
That being said, I will be thinking of you, and hoping for a good outcome.
My pain was from cysts- which is common. Also the changes as your body is getting ready for the upcoming changes-
Good LUCK
@molly1108-2, it's good to get it checked. I'm sure you'll be giving us a good update soon
I understand some cramping is normal, similar to period cramps. This wasn't that.
DS born 9/3/13; DD born 7/22/15; LO due 5/28/18
FS (age 5) and FD (age 2) to become AS/AD very soon!
DS born 9/3/13; DD born 7/22/15; LO due 5/28/18
FS (age 5) and FD (age 2) to become AS/AD very soon!
@jackeyleigh, that is really scary. I'm sure this has been emotional so far. Don't even know what bc you can use!!