This is my 3rd pregnancy - I have been plagued by kidney stones and now menstrual cramps with low back pain. I hate to think I'm going to feel like this for the next month but know I probably will. I have seen bits of my plug in the past 2 days so I'm holding out hope that maybe this one will come early. I don't remember the menstrual cramping with the other two - just braxton hicks. Does dilation cause the menstrual cramping?
2007-06-12 02:38:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Pregnancy is like running a marathon...the last mile is the toughest, but the reward is so worth it. I know it's tough, but keep on keeping on. It will be over sooner than you think. Best of luck to you....and Congratulations!!!
2007-06-12 02:48:07 · answer #1 · answered by michaelyoung_airforce 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This it totally normal. Try and give into it as much as you can. Accept all the help you can get. I was totally exhausted in my 1st trimester (I'm well over 36 weeks now) I work full time and when the weekend came, I got up in the morning, had breakfast and had to go back to bed for another 2 hours straight after just to be able to make it through the rest of the day. You'll be fine from week 12. My 4th and 5th month were amazing. I had more energy than I ever had in my whole life! Good luck.
2016-05-18 00:48:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Courage dear!
You need to be brave now.
Remember you already gone by so much... it's almost done. :o)
I'm a mother of 4 (3 pregnancys, last one I got twins - 2005), I know what you are talking about.
Try to rest the most you can and put all those kids and hubby working in the house cooking and cleaning.
You need time to relax and enjoy yourself and the best is: laugh a lot.
Did not had menstrual cramping just baxton hicks sometimes.
Don't forget to visit your doctor and tell him all about it.
Wish you all the best!
Sending my prayers and positive thoughts your way!
Hugs
Margarida
2007-06-12 02:50:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol im 38 weeks 3 days with baby number3! My first came at 36 weeks, and my second at 35 weeks. Im still pregnant, and im only dialated to 1 and 80% effaced, and still no baby. I lost my plug about 3 weeks ago. I have cramps just like you describe all of the time. like now but it doesnt change a thing!! Goodluck though. Hope your baby comes sooner then this little guy does!!
2007-06-12 02:43:46 · answer #4 · answered by jess_n_flip 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have blood in the mucus you need to call your doctor ASAP. Your baby, if born now, has a 90% chance of survival, but it will still be a preemie and most likely on a ventilator or c-pap for a few days and on a feeding tube. I had a preemie (29 weeks) and it was extremely hard to watch them shove tubes everywhere.
2007-06-12 02:49:17 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Early labor can feel like menstrual cramps...
2007-06-12 02:41:05 · answer #6 · answered by PK211 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hang in there! I am 7 months pregnant and already feel too big for words. You're almost to the finish line and soon you'll see your beautiful baby. You won't remember any of this discomfort as soon as you hold him/her!
2007-06-12 02:45:35 · answer #7 · answered by Tats 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just keep thinking about that little adorable baby that'll soon be yours! if you keep that in mind all the time, you'll see there's a reason to bear the pain and go on! i feel w/ you. hang in there! you'll soon see the fruits of your labor! you're closer than further away! Hope this helps you!
2007-06-12 02:42:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea it does....you can do the natural things to help you along....eat spicy food, go for walks, have sex...i know, like you really want to! You are close....hang in there!
2007-06-12 02:45:19 · answer #9 · answered by Lil_bit_witty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no..the menstral cramp is due to the "real" contractions.
2007-06-12 02:41:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋