Newly Pregnant

[bastabler]

Hi - I've just found out that I am pregnant. YAY! I'm really excited, but a little bit concerned. For the last week I have been having period-like pains. Nothing more, just a dull ache. It's a public holiday in SA so I can't phone my doctor. I don't want to be paranoid, but I am a bit concerned. Has anyone else experienced this?

[bastabler]

Thank you, everyone! This is all so new and strange, it really helps to have some online wisdom  :o)

[hutch2996]

Congrats, little bit of cramping is normal. As long as it is not crippling and there is no blood i wouldn't worry

[EWSantiago]

Congratulations! As the others have said, it is quite normal, as long as you aren't bleeding. Spotting is also sometimes normal in early pregnancy, but if you start losing a lot of blood, that's a bad sign.
Anyway, congratulations again!  I hope you have a happy pregnancy.

[lucy4413]

Normal! Don't worry! The cramps can become severe but as long as their is no blood it is normal. The uterus is stretching to make room for the baby . I still have them sometimes at 191/2 weeks.

[aishj84]

Yep some cramping /discomfort early on is normal, congrats:-)

[bastabler]

Thanks!

[Babylevy]

Congrats. No blood no worry.