cramps in early pregnancy

[Claire]

Hiya,

Feel scared posting here as I don't want to tempt fate but I wanted a bit of advice.
I've just had a BFP and I'm five weeks today. All through the 2ww I had AF type cramps and I've still got them now. Sometimes though, they really are quite strong and take my breath away for a second.
They're worse when I stand up and when I'm moving about. Sometimes I can go for a few hours without anything then I'll get a pain and it goes quite quickly.
I had a BFP last year but miscarried and it was only detected when I went for a 7wk scan.
I've no bleeding (I had a little bit last time before the scan) but I think sometimes the estrogen tablets and cyclogest seem to keep it all in place!
Am I worrying about nothing?

Thanks for reading,
Claire x

[Fingers crossed]

Try not to worry - I had really bad cramps from during the 2ww until 6 weeks pregnant. I am now 7 weeks and had my first scan this morning which showed a very strong and healthy heartbeat!

Good luck and take care of yourself and your little bubble

Fingers Crossed

[LisaB75]

Hi Claire! I had cramps throughout my entire 2ww and first trimester. I always felt like I was going to start bleeding any minute! I actually did have a few hours of heaving red blood when I was 6.5 weeks - but everything turned out ok. The cramps subsided during my 2nd tri - but have made a comeback here recently in the form of braxton hicks contractions. Every woman's body is different. Your uterus is growing and stretching a lot so I am sure the cramping is normal. Try to stay positive and congrats on your BFP! It's quite a journey - good luck!

[Claire]

Hi girls,

Thank you so much for replying, I really appreciate it.
I was getting a bit concerned yesterday, but thankfully, I've hardly had any cramps today. It's so scary, I'm worried sick that something's gonna go wrong, but I will keep positive, there's no reason why this little one(s) shouldn't stick around (had two put back).
Fingers crossed - I'm pleased to see you've reached your 7wk milestone, it must be such a relief.
And Lisa, I hope everything goes brilliantly in your last few weeks.
Good luck, and thanks,
love Claire x

[Zed2003]

Hi Claire,

Cramps are very normal and can be a great symtom even though we always think the worst! Just think of all the moving and stretching that is already happening

Try not to worry (I was the same - it's only natural!) and don't give yourself a hard time - you've been through so much so it's no doubt you feel they way you do.

Stay positive and take it easy
Zoe