Cramping in Early Pregnancy-- Is This Normal?

I had a very complicated twin pregnancy from day one. Whenever I would get crampy I would just lay down and drink TONS of water. At 21 weeks I was close to having the babies because I was dehydrated (flu) and had a bladder infection (reason for cramping) So just take it super easy and listen to your body:)Don't ever be afraid to be the one who calls your doctor for anything...If I wasnt that person...I would not be a mommy today:)
Congrats!!!!!

Hi E.~
Congratulations on #2! Sounds like a good reminder to relax and put your feet up! :)

~L.

Hey E., I had cramping throughout the first trimester of both of my pregnancies. As long as the cramping doesn't become sever and you don't see any unusual discharge I wouldn't worry. You can always call your doctor if you feel concerned, and most likely they would preform an ultrasound to make sure everything is ok.

hi E. i had the same cramping with a pregnancy then started bleeding it ended up being a atopic pregnancy i would go to the doctor immediately to get your levels checked i hope everything works out S.

Hi E.. Congrats! I remember having more cramping (somewhat menstrual like) with my second pregnancy. and also a lot of those stretching ligament pains. I just think you feel so much more with your subsequent pregnancies than your first. No need to worry, good luck!

Go to the doctor. If there is any question, always err on the side of caution and go.

I had major cramps during the first 2-5 weeks of my pregnancy. My doctor was concerned (the pain, at times, had me doubled over), but, when everything turned out OK (ultrasound & blood tests), he attributed it to implantation pain. I swear that zygote was diggin' a hole to China! Anyway, I know it's easier said than done, but, try not to worry about it. Focus instead on resting and healing your back! Obviously talk to your doctor about it next week, but, I'll bet it's implantation.

I had bad cramping with my son around that time...Yes it could be something serious if maybe your bleeding or having discharge but i didnt and the doctor told me that it was just my body getting ready for the baby and all the changes that come with it.. so for me it was normal... good luck and hope everything is ok!!!

I was the same way in the early stages of my second pregnancy. (Little guy is now 3 months.) I was also concerned as I didn't remember it with my first. My Ob said that as long as I wasn't bleeding, it was fine. Just the muscles stretching, pulling, etc. You may also be compensating for your back pain by using your abdominal muscles more which could make the cramping worse. I wouldn't worry too much as long as you're feeling ok and not bleeding.

Oh, BTW, Congratulations!

First of all, congratulations! And, second, I remember having a lot of cramping and being told it was completely normal as long as I didn't have bleeding along with it, my doctors didn't seem concerned. Hope that helps, but I would always talk to your OB/GYN with any concerns no matter how big or small. Take care. :) H.