cramping

I have had the worst cramps for the past two days to where it wakes me up and I feel like somone is ripping me inside out.  Is this normal? My husband swears its because my uterus is stretching and I am preggers.  I am trying not to get my hopes up because I can't handle the disappointment if I'm not.  I won't know if I'm pregnant or not for 2 more days.  This 2ww is killer its almost as painful as the cramps I am having.

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
IF you are pregnant, the stretching early on can be quite uncomfortable, and normal at the same time.  If the test is positive, it is OK to take Tylenol for the pain.  If the test is negative, Ibuprofen or Aleve would work better.
Good luck!
Dr B