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Subject: Re: First pregnancy
Author: Jacqueline	[ Next Thread \| Previous Thread \| Next Message \| Previous Message ] Date Posted: 07/13/06 2:37am In reply to: Jacqueline 's message, "First pregnancy" on 07/ 9/06 8:50pm Im always having cramps like im going to get my period...is that normal??? i get them like maybe twice a day?? is that normal? [ Next Thread \| Previous Thread \| Next Message \| Previous Message ]

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Author:
luka
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Date Posted: 07/13/06 5:41pm

Jaquline it can be normal to have some cramping early on its usually caused by the babys placenta growing and burrowing into your uterine linning. I even had some bright red bleeding which had me very fearful of miscarriage. But it turned out to be what they call a sub-chorionic bleed. The chorion is what will become the placenta, and just like when you dig a hole deep in the ground you can sometimes hit a pipe , or in my case a blood vessle or something similar of that nature. I am glad for it though because the fear of losing my baby made me realise how very much i wanted to keep my baby. The thing about showing i had as well! At about 5 or 6 weeks i looked a little bloated as i usually would before i had my period. It can be caused by fluid, bowel distention (very common in early pregnancy) or just general uterine congestion all of which is normal and nothing to worry about. You body is under going major internal renovations right now making a temporary home for you baby :)
I can fully understand your fear of broaching the subject with your partner. I'm not sure that i can suggest any one particular way. as you know him best i'm sure you will have a better idea of how to tell him that you don't really want to have a termination. But please no matter what he says initially 'don't panic!' give it a chance to marinade a little and do try to get him to accompany you to your first ultrasound. The earliest you will be able to see a tiny little moving baby is about 9 weeks after your last period (allthough 10 is better). Even i felt a little weird when i first found out about my pregancy -or no numb is probably more the word. I though oh no! But not long after the idea grew on me. And more to the point i could not truely envision myself going through with an abortion. The idea felt ridiculous like some crazy random thought you might have as you're nodding off to sleep.
I will leave you with a quote , i can't remember who it's by but it just sprung to my mind, "Where there is life there is hope"
You and i both have have new life growing inside of us and it truely is a hopeful, wonderful state of being! Rub your belly, love your baby- you'll be just fine :)

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Re: First pregnancy

Author:
Tracey
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Date Posted: 07/14/06 4:27am

Jacqueline~
Hello! :) Early in pregnancy, cramping can indicate normal changes of pregnancy initiated by hormonal changes in your body. Later in pregnancy, it can indicate a growing uterus. I would however mention this to your OB on your next visit. I exerienced cramping(like menstrual cramps) in my first trimester throughout all my pregnancies and everything was fine. Keep us posted and if the cramps become more severe, contact your OB right away. Have a great day! ;)
God bless,
Tracey