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FLUTTERING IN STOMACH..BRAXTIN HICKS?

ok... This is my 3rd post on here.. hopefully this time, i'll actually get some feed back! Here it goes... I've missed 2 1/2 periods. I've been starting to feel mild cramps that last a few seconds and "fluttering" in my lower abdominal area. Everyday it seems to be more and more "fluttering". All the HTP i take come out negetive. Is it possible to be pregnant after having an ectopic pregnancy and it not show on the HTP? Will a blood test confirm it better? My doctor Apt is not til the 18th. Has anyone experienced anything like this? I know its too early to be braxtin hicks if I am pregnant. The fluttering started in my lower abdominal area.. and now is mostly on my right side...it has gone as high as my belly button. Anyone out there with any advice?
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hey kbenk, not sure if you still go on here or not, but I've been having the same problem, only one missed period but definate fluttering or tapping in my uterus ( lower abdomine) exactly as you said 3 to 5 seconds.  Not sure what it is, I'm hoping to be pregnant and it's very likely as my mom didn't know she was pregnant with me till the 4th month in, since she had her period till then.  HPT's don't work for me either, they are constantly negative with me, even when I had my eptopic pregnancy in 2006.  Can you tell me what happened at the doctors?  Where you pregnant?  I really need to know what's happening with me, my wedding is 1 month away and I want to know for sure before then to know if I shouldn't drink.  Can't go to the doctor's until after the wedding to, since I won't have health insurance until then.  Any feed back is great.  Thanks.
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I agree with the first commenter!

I'm sorry your previous posts have not been answered. Sometimes posts get buried quickly as new questions are asked and others are answered. So always give your post a friendly bump (by leaving a comment on it) so it gets sent back to the top of the list.
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thanks 4 all the responses. yes so far ive missed 2 periods..i only said 2 1/2 because next week it will be 3. i keep waiting for it to show up...and it never does. i know what im feeling isnt gas...its def. something else. its def. a "twitching..fluttering", kind of like a fast pulse or a tapping. it usually lasts anywhere from 3-5 seconds and it comes and goes. Hopefully I can get an earlier appt. I'll keep you all posted. Thanks again.
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304970 tn?1331425994
I agree with sweetangel. I think it would be unlikely you would feel the baby moving as early as 14 weeks. It sounds like something gastrointestinal to me, but I would try and move my Dr.'s appointment up if you can, and have a blood test to be sure you aren't pregnant. Fluttering is usually (if not pregnancy related) gas, ir some intestinal issue. And you said you missed 2 and a HALF periods? I am not sure I understand that? Keep us posted please!
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435139 tn?1255460391
Get a blood test and an ultrasound if you suspect you are pg.  I didn't feel baby move until 18w...I believe it is rare before 16w...good luck
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676912 tn?1332812551
Well, if you are pregnant and you are at least 14 weeks, you may feel the baby moving. But if you are not pregnant, it could be gas bubbles or just muscle twitches.
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