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julz33
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Pretty strong cramping at 17/18 weeks? UPDATED in 1st post
I have been having pretty strong cramping for almost 2 hours now. It is not like my usual cramps because they not stopped for 2 hours! Usually whatever cramping or strecting I get lasts only a minute or 2 each and come and go. I spoke to a friend wo said it might be growing pains, but I called my dr. to be safe and they want me to come in at 10! I was hoping they would tell me it is normal.
This is my first pregnancy so I don't know which feelings are normal. Did anyone at 17/18 weeks have a pretty strong cramp that is constant?
Update:
Well, I am glad I trusted my gut and went. The dr. thinks I was either having contractions  or I was severely dehydrated (I know I wasn't, I actually drink way above the reccommended amout of water). I had a sono and my cervix was shorter than he would have liked it to be, but not dangerously short. So now I have to take it easy, stay off my feet as much as possible, and go back in a few days for another sono to check my cervix length. If it happens again I am to call the office right away. I have felt great ever since 9:30 am when it stopped.
On top of that, the sono tech saw a cyst on the baby. The dr. assured me that it was harmless and would go away on its own, and especially since all of my blood tests came back excellent he said I should not worry at all.... but I cannot help but worry. Because of this I have to go for a level 2 u/s at the hospital with specialists and be monitored with sonos until it goes away.
One good thing came out of the appointment though... we found out the sex!
WE ARE HAVING A  !!!
The tech said she was sure it was a boy, but I am going to make them confirm next week at my sono before I start shopping 
I am going to scan the sono pics and add them to my album later.
Message edited 12/12/2007 7:30:16 PM.
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bicosi
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Re: Pretty strong cramping at 17/18 weeks?
is it like a dull achey cramp? or back and lower abdomen cramping? I believe at this stage, the round ligament pain kicks in. Are you spotting?
It's a good idea to go to the dr. if you feel it is right. I wish you luck!
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| Posted 12/12/07 9:20 AM |
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julz33
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Re: Pretty strong cramping at 17/18 weeks?
It is the whole front of my stomach, it feel hard and feels like a leg charley horse type pain in my stomach, and then sharper pains are shooting down "there".
It has pretty mnuch stopped now, but lasted about 2.25 hours.
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| Posted 12/12/07 9:25 AM |
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Leeners
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Re: Pretty strong cramping at 17/18 weeks?
I did have it around that time, perhaps a week or two earlier - it was just round ligament pains that unfortunately, according to my doctor, are often worse on smaller people.
That said, you absolutely did the right thing by calling your doctor
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| Posted 12/12/07 9:27 AM |
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julz33
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Re: Pretty strong cramping at 17/18 weeks?
Posted by Leeners
I did have it around that time, perhaps a week or two earlier - it was just round ligament pains that unfortunately, according to my doctor, are often worse on smaller people.
That said, you absolutely did the right thing by calling your doctor
Thanks this made me feel better. I just have no idea what to expect!
I am leaving now so hopefully they will tell me that it is just growing pain or round ligament pain.
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| Posted 12/12/07 9:30 AM |
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Deedlebugs
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Re: Pretty strong cramping at 17/18 weeks?
Sounds like round ligament pains. I had the same cramping at around 18 weeks and ran to the doctor in a panic.
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| Posted 12/12/07 9:47 AM |
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bicosi
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Re: Pretty strong cramping at 17/18 weeks?
Posted by julz33
It is the whole front of my stomach, it feel hard and feels like a leg charley horse type pain in my stomach, and then sharper pains are shooting down "there".
It has pretty mnuch stopped now, but lasted about 2.25 hours.
Yup, that's it!! it's the WORST!
Def still go to the doctor just for your sanity! and take some Tylenol if you need to.
Good luck!
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| Posted 12/12/07 9:51 AM |
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Rycois
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Re: Pretty strong cramping at 17/18 weeks?
How are you feeling? 
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| Posted 12/12/07 1:47 PM |
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jennyb
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Re: Pretty strong cramping at 17/18 weeks?
Are you back yet? What was the word from the Dr?!
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| Posted 12/12/07 1:54 PM |
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Re: Pretty strong cramping at 17/18 weeks?
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CherylWoops
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Re: Pretty strong cramping at 17/18 weeks?
Checking in to see if you have an update from the doctor.
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| Posted 12/12/07 2:20 PM |
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2kids2cats
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Re: Pretty strong cramping at 17/18 weeks?
Sounds like ligament stretching. I went to the ER mine was so bad - I couldn't even walk. The joys of pregnancy! Drink lots of water.
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KellyDance
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Re: Pretty strong cramping at 17/18 weeks?
Julz...any update???
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| Posted 12/12/07 5:22 PM |
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Re: Pretty strong cramping at 17/18 weeks?
Hope all is okay and you are feeling better
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| Posted 12/12/07 6:40 PM |
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Heather617
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Re: Pretty strong cramping at 17/18 weeks?
It sounds like ligament stretching. It also could be that you are dehydrated. Any updates?
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| Posted 12/12/07 6:42 PM |
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Re: Pretty strong cramping at 17/18 weeks?
sounds like ligament pains. i had that with my DS. hope everything is okay. keep us updated!
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| Posted 12/12/07 7:03 PM |
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bella
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Re: Pretty strong cramping at 17/18 weeks?
hope you are feeling better and everything is alright!
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| Posted 12/12/07 7:05 PM |
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Stefanie
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Re: Pretty strong cramping at 17/18 weeks?
I hope all is well Julz!!
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| Posted 12/12/07 7:25 PM |
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Kissy331
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Re: Pretty strong cramping at 17/18 weeks? UPDATED in 1st post
First off, I am glad you went & saw the Dr. It is better to be monitored to be on the safe side!!!
Congrats on having a little 
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| Posted 12/12/07 7:37 PM |
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boosh1002
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Re: Pretty strong cramping at 17/18 weeks? UPDATED in 1st post
Congrats on your baby
Hope you feel better!!!!
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Diana1215
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Re: Pretty strong cramping at 17/18 weeks? UPDATED in 1st post
OMG Julz! That is great - a little boy!
It's good that you trusted your gut and went to the dr!! Try and rest!
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Deedlebugs
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Re: Pretty strong cramping at 17/18 weeks? UPDATED in 1st post
Congrats on your little Feel better and take it easy
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| Posted 12/12/07 8:01 PM |
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MelToddJulia
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Re: Pretty strong cramping at 17/18 weeks? UPDATED in 1st post
Wow, how scary!! I'm glad you went to your Dr and didn't take any chances!!
A boy!! how exciting!! 
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| Posted 12/12/07 9:13 PM |
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julz33
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Re: Pretty strong cramping at 17/18 weeks? UPDATED in 1st post
Thanks!
DH and I didn't care if we had a boy or a girl.. we are just happy to know!
And now I can get this  :
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Briannasmommy
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Re: Pretty strong cramping at 17/18 weeks? UPDATED in 1st post
glad u went
hope everything goes well and i will be praying for you
Congrats on the
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