Is cramping in early pregnancy normal?

[Stacya1]

I am almost 6W pregnant and I have been having cramping really since I found out 2 weeks ago. My nurse says this is totally normal and I have looked on-line and it says cramping in 1st trimester is totally normal. I have had no spotting, but keep reading if you have cramping to call your Doctor. I also talked to my friend today who has had 2 kids and she said she never had cramps and she sounded concerned about that. They are not bad, but are very noticeable. Thanks!

[cutter1974]

I am in a similar situation to you. 3 pregnancy, first two ended in miscarriage. I am worried about this one. I am 6 weeks 5 days. The waiting is killing me.  I was able to get them to investigate during my last miscarriage, but it was inconclusive. It looks lie they tested my cells, instead of the baby's.  So I never got my answer to what was going wrong.
Hang in there!

[Krisstin]

I had period like cramps up until 14 weeks, they started very early on and they initially thought my pregnancy was ectopic, thankfully not. It isn't pleasant but my midwife said that as long as I wasn't bleeding it should be fine. She said it could be your bodies way of telling you to take it easy, also to have a look at the dates of when you get them, it sounds strange but apparently some women get cramps around when they should be having thier period. I'm 21weeks5days and my cramps have gone and my little princess is perfectly fine :) Take it easy when they start and good luck :)

[Krisstin]

I had period like cramps up until 14 weeks, they started very early on and they initially thought my pregnancy was ectopic, thankfully not. It isn't pleasant but my midwife said that as long as I wasn't bleeding it should be fine. She said it could be your bodies way of telling you to take it easy, also to have a look at the dates of when you get them, it sounds strange but apparently some women get cramps around when they should be having thier period. I'm 21weeks5days and my cramps have gone and my little princess is perfectly fine :) Take it easy when they start and good luck :)

[biba44]

Giving birth a second time to the placenta.....

[svelasco1211]

Wow, so great to see alot of people are experiencing the same thing I am! This is actually my 4th kid, you would think I am a veteran, but every pregnancy is like the first one!  Especially for me, my youngest is 9! I am about 6 weeks, and have had cramping as well. Seems like its getting better, but none the less, its scary. I can't wait for my first apt. Its in two weeks.

[Jo170508]

Great to see other people in the same boat.

I was diagnosed with PCOS a year ago. I was put on Metformin to regulate my periods and balance my hormones. My partner and I had regular unprotected sex but nothing.. I was distressed and convinced I would never Conceive. We moved into our own Place 5 weeks ago. My mind was else where and not once did i think about having a baby. I have irregular periods as it is... but recently i was 10 days late. I have taken FOUR tests. All came back positive and they all say i'm around 2-3 weeks..

Excited isnt the word when like most of people ive seen on these forums, a lot of us thought we couldn't conceive!

My main question is, ive been cramping on and of for the last 2 weeks, i did think it was my period coming.. but its definitely not as strong as them. A little bit worried..but from what i see this is fairly normal. Docs on Thursday should make me feel better :) Roll om the 12 week mark!! Good luck to all future mums!!