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Hey ladies, first off its Danielle72007, I don't know what is going on with My Medhelp, it won't let me log in or send me new passwords so I have had to make well this is number 3.. but anyway, back to my question... 
I'll be 14 weeks tomorrow and am feeling pretty good.. I haven't really gotten sick for a couple weeks now, every now and then I'll feel nauseated but other than that nothing..which is good.  I haven't had to go to the bathroom as much, but I have been having more cramping than I had been having.. is this normal at this point?? I know they say you're symptoms seem to go away a little when you hit the second trimester but I'm more concerned about the cramping.. they aren't constant, or doubling me over in pain.. they're just there.. is this from my uterus growing to make room for my baby?? My last appointment went great and the baby was fine, so I'm just waiting for my next appointment.. well anyway, what do you think?

LosingMyMindInGA · Answer

Ya know, once you hit 16 weeks you can always check into those 3d/4d ultrasound places.  They can tell you the gender.  Of course you have to pay but you can get video and tons of pics too. I've never done it but I"m going to check into it.

LosingMyMindInGA · Answer

Yes, the growth scan is the very detailed scan where they check ALL the babies pieces parts and it's usually when you can find out the sex.  Some docs don't like to do it until later but you're right, there's no harm in asking if he can do it sooner.  My next appt is Wed (1/13).  I'm hoping at that appt I'll get to schedule my scan.  I'm hoping it's gonna be between 16-20 weeks.  My past pregnancies I've always had it done around 20 weeks.

chitten · Answer

Hi

I am 11weeks 3 days and have been having constant cramping for over a month now,  but my pains seem to get a little worse during the night and first thing in the morning when i wake up (which combined with the dry heaving is NOT the best way to start the day :( lol)

How long have you been having your cramping and how long should i expect it to last?? Ive been to the docs and had my scan last week at 10 weeks 2 days, all looks fine, just cant help but be worried.

Mel

Danielle0807 · Answer

No not yet..is that also when they tell you the gender?? Sorry probably a dumb question, I am so new to all of this....so I have a ton of questions.. if its also when he tells you the gender at my first visit he said he likes to do that at around 24 weeks, which I thought was a little late.. at my next appointment I'll be around 16 1/2 weeks so I'm thinking about asking him if he'd schedule the ultrasound for my next visit.. if he'll go for it I'm not really sure..but theres no harm in trying.. lol..when is your next appointment?

LosingMyMindInGA · Answer

most likely it's just the stretching and rearranging...keep in mind that not only do your ligaments and uterus stretch and expand...all of your OTHER internal pieces parts and being rearranged as well.  Some things are being compressed and others are being pushed out of the way to make room...you'll continue to feel all kinds of weird feelings and sensations.  As long as they aren't extremely, make you stop what you are doing, painful and there's no bleeding you shoudl be fine.   Have you been scheduled for your growth scan yet?

PhoKISonYOU · Answer

Not if I don't have a freakn period I wont lol

Danielle0807 · Answer

Thank you and I'm sure you'll be in this same place soon!! Goodluck to you!

PhoKISonYOU · Answer

Congrats girl and I'm happy for you although I wish I was in your shoes *sighs*

Danielle0807 · Answer

My last appointment was on Jan 29th at which I heard the baby's heartbeat on the doppler and the dr said everything was fine.., and my next is on Feb 26th..he said he doesn't anticipate problems.. I guess I'm just new to everything and that miscarriage worked one over on me.. I shouldn't really say cramping.. its more of what you're describing, just kind of a wierd feeling, it feels more like a tug I suppose.. now that I think about it.

LosingMyMindInGA · Answer

You and I both are 14 weeks...I haven't really had a lot of cramping, just a pain or weird feeling here and there...then again my uterus and ligaments have been stretched and retracted so many times it's not wonder....it's like a rubber band that's been used over and over...it tends to lose it's resistance LOL. I have been getting more headaches...some that are dull and last...others that are sharp and fleeting. How long ago was your last appt and when is your next?

Danielle0807 · Answer

I shouldn't say they've gone away.. I mean I'm still getting up and down at night to use the bathroom but its just not as frequent... I've been experiencing more headaches than normal and I feel lightheaded and dizzy more.. and no the cramping is not in a general area, they're pretty much just here and there..

MomNpain · Answer

NONE of my symptoms have went away yet. If anything, I just have more. It does sound like your uterus just expanding - I had cramps again around that week too...then again around week 16.  I found drinking gatorade (for the electrolytes) and laying on the side it hurt worse on to really help. I don't know if your cramps are in a generalized area, but mine wer all over the place. You can also try a warm rag. Congrats on week 14! Welcome to the 2nd trimester!