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I apologize if I've asked this before but have you guys been experiencing cramping? I've had light cramping that comes and goes, lasting 1-4 minutes throughout the past 2 weeks. No spotting.

Last night I woke from sleep with some intense AF like cramps like reaaaaly thought maybe miscarriage. It was so bad and lasted about 10 minutes but then went away again and I'm fine. No spotting. And I took another test this AM and super dark lines still.

@buttermilk: Oh no! I hope you feel better! I tripped on a wet sidewalk and busted my knee open a couple of months ago and still have a nasty scar, so I can relate. I'm pretty clumsy, so my husband's first thought was that I did something to irritate my ankle, but I can't remember anything.

I did have some weird cramping around the time I got my BFP. It was a little like PMS cramps but not quite, around the same intensity though. Then they went away.

@krispi: Oh no that sounds awful! I hope you're swelling goes down soon!

Everything I read about cramping says it's normal as long as no bleeding so FX!

@buttermilk: @Mrs. J: thanks ladies! I'm still wrapping my mind around it all....and hoping my hG will not kick in until after up the 8 hour drive to and from Toronto Dec 24-28th.

@buttermilk: I have had some cramping and a few sharp pains, but no spotting. My ob says its normal! As a first timer, not counting the cp, I think it is normal to freak out! The cramps I had during my cp were so bad they took my breath away, but at the time I thought they were normal. As long as I am not doubled over in pain and not bleeding I am going to assume all is well!

@kjpugs: hoping for the best for you.

@kjpugs: oh no! Hopeful that everyone is okay!

@kjpugs: Oh no! But don't give up just yet: i had red bleeding for days and this still looks like a normal pregnancy.

@kjpugs: yes, like normal period cramping. the bleeding was even stronger than normal AF

@kjpugs: fingers crossed for you! I had a friend who had what she thought was a period, and then the next month got a BFP. Turned out she was pregnant the month before and had no idea, just thought it was her period!

@kjpugs: Sorry to hear that. Hopefully everything will be okay.

@kjpugs: will you get to see the doctor soon? Has the bleeding let up at all? Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

@aprild: I've been wondering the exact same thing myself. I thunk it's rare but possible....I mean, I've heard of women who bleed enough to that they think they are having a period.

Hopefully the first dating ultrasound will tell us how far along we are.

Anyone started food aversions? I'm 7w tomorrow and don't have much nausea. But everything tastes funny and I can't find anything to eat.

Last pregnancy, I was hungry all the time and just snacked all day. My only aversion my sweets (which totally messed with my mind because sweets are my ultimate comfort food).

I am so thankful I'm not dealing with nausea, but I would like to be able to eat something! Anyone deal with aversions in 1st tri? When did they go away?

@Anutka: my last pregnancy my aversions went away after my nausea, and some of them lasted my whole pregnancy (specifically salad).i think last time my nausea was mostly gone by week 10 and most of my aversions were gone by 14-15 weeks. I'm dealing with general food aversion now. Pretty much no food SOUNDS good, but if I just eat it or someone makes it that's ok. Some food I just can't stomach.

Thanks for the love everyone. Bleeding did not last long and cramps are 90% gone today(now I'm not sure if it's faint cramps or just uterine stretching.) going in tomorrow. I appreciate prayers and juju.

@Anagram: @yerpie110: I'm originally from Caldwell/Montclair. And one of my BFF's in a newish mama in Hoboken! Y'all have some CRAZYYYY busy mom groups! She always looks like she's with a big group.

@kjpugs: glad the bleeding stopped! Great news! How old is your friend's baby? The great thing about Hoboken is the weekly hospital new moms group. You don't have to deliver there to go...but it's basically just social hour and then ppl go to lunch after and it's a great way to meet other moms with babies your age.

I have a really close group of about 10 moms and we have regular get together. Thing is, housing and childcare is so insane here my husband is already talking about moving somewhere were we can get more house and cheaper childcare.....but I would really miss my mommy friends so I'm kind of against it, haha. So we'll see.

@kjpugs: I had an ultrasound at not even 5 weeks (because my ob didn't believe me) and I saw a small amniotic sac.

Just like last time, 6 weeks is the magic number for me. I thought I felt horrible yesterday, but then today happened. Completely exhausted, no appetite, and lots of nausea. Oh, and I've had a headache for almost 3 days straight With #1, most of this went away by 10 weeks. Really hoping that happens again!

so excited to be joining you ladies!

Location: Boston, MA

EDD: August 21st, 2015

How far along: 4 weeks

First child? yup!

First doctor appointment: i'm going to call tomorrow morning to see when they can fit me in.

Any symptoms so far? nope

Who have you told? husband, 2 best friends, sister

question, how soon after your BFP did you get your bloodwork done/levels tested?