a little bit of a freak out (worried vent)

[oreooverlord]

So I am freaking out some tonight and there is no one that I really know that I could vent to that wouldn't just tell me to go to bed and see in the morning. Today I am at 5 weeks and all has been fairly fine. Tonight when I got up off the couch to put DS to bed I started having cramping that is what I would think is menstrual type cramping. I am going to drink a lot of water since I have slept a lot today so I haven't had that much water and take a warm shower later to see if that helps. There is no bleeding. Nothing at all. But since we have been TTC since our m/c last Jan I am scared. I don't have a doctor's appointment till Feb 19th. I know that if I am still in pain tomorrow morning that I should call and see what they say/want me to do. All I know is that I feel like this pregnancy is going to be ok where the last one I never felt quite right with it. I do not remember cramps but there was spotting and then bleeding that lasted a week before the m/c was confirmed. It's just that DH is gone and I am alone with DS and the animals and in school. I am trying to stay as stress free and relaxed as I can but it is worry that keeps me up some nights. Thank you Ladies for listening to a paranoid woman's rants.

[Chayah]

Cramping is 100% normal right now. You have a lot going on in there .

[oreooverlord]

when I lay down it goes away. Thanks for the boost of confidence Chayah I am going to try to relax and go to sleep now. I have been taking it easy and not pushing myself at all since I found out I was pg.

[BabyMama2013]

This happened to me today! Just after I had put an hour's worth of time in the meter and started shopping, too. Two sharp pains in my lower lady parts (in the middle), about 3 minutes apart. Not pleasant. I was scared and came home. But I did some looking around on the internets and it seems like I'm probably ok if there is no bleeding. Stretching uterus. Still, not a fan.

Let us know how you're feeling tomorrow, but you're not alone!

[csmith981]

Cramping is normal. In each of my pregnancies, I had that menstrual cramping and was worried. Try to drink lots of water it helps!

[oreooverlord]

Thanks Ladies. I am feeling better this morning and not having the cramps like last night. I slept in about 2 hrs since the dog was sleeping and DS didn't get up early. Due to school and work around the house I know I haven't been drinking enough water the past few days so I am adding more bottles to my fridge every night so that they are ready to go the next day. Going to try to take it easy today but keep a steady pace of doing things around the house.

[MJsMomma]

I too have been cramping in my lower abdomen and lower back. I was told yesterday as long it is isn't accompanied with bleeding that it is completely normal. He said in my that my ligaments were softening and stretching getting ready for baby to grow. He said it is quite common early on in pregnancy. Hope this helped ease your mind

[oreooverlord]

This has all helped. DS is 4 and to be completely honest, I do not remember what it's like to be pregnant All I know is that I had bleeding and cramps with my m/c so it scares me. You definitely have calmed my nerves a lot.

[moped]

You're doing great mama! Just rest when you feel tired and drink lots of fluid. Positive thoughts, you're having a baby!!!!!

[hotpinkmomma0811]

Stopping to say its very normal to have some cramping. If it gets really painful call the doctor for advice. Rest is key and tons of water! I had cramping with both pregnancies!

[mla]

Popping in to say menstrual type cramping is normal. It's nerve-wracking, but totally normal.