when i was about 4 or 5 months pregnant i had cramps and tightining in my stomack but pains in my legs and back aswell.. went to hospital and turned out i had an infection,because i had left it a few days the infection had sent me into early labour.luckly they were able to stop it and everything turned out fine
Thanks for the response!
I asked about period cramps more for comparative purposes, since besides the gas cramps, I've never really known any of these other crampy/pain feelings before. When I had my m/cs I had cramping but I wasn't far along enough that it felt like any kind of tightening - more just like a really severe period. I thought that knowing the difference might help me get a picture (or idea) in my head about it.
Well some things feel very similar. I'll try to answer to the best of my experience:
1). Round Ligament Pain is a band of pain, usually between your hips. There is no tightening (which would be the difference between round ligament and contractions).
2). Skin stretching- usually itchy and taught, but your belly underneath is not tightening up
3). Gas cramps S U C K! It feels like contractions, but again--- no tightening. You'll feel relief when the gas comes out.
4). Period cramps- well if you're pregnant you won't have these
5). BH contractions- tightening of the belly, usually the low side. Real contractions will cause your entire belly to tighten into a tight, tight ball. These can be uncomfortable, painful or not even noticeable!
6). Contractions- Usually painful, definitely noticeable.