https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:10:06 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1056845 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 21:53:48 +0000 lemondrop 1056845@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: nooooo, not silly at all, baby isn't done cooking yet. Best to make sure everything is ok, glad it is! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1056776 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 20:39:17 +0000 MrsF 1056776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ditto what @MamaMoose said. They would ALWAYS rather have you come in. Hope you're feeling better and glad you got some reassurance! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1056770 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 20:35:57 +0000 marionberry 1056770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just asked my OB about this earlier this week. She said often our uteruses just want to do a little practice before the big game - said it's nothing to worry about. Glad that's what your provider ended up saying as well! I know that my long, painful cramping session had me scared too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1056601 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 19:08:26 +0000 Maysprout 1056601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Don't feel silly, there's so many weird aches and pains with pregnancy. Some of them mean something and some of them don't. You're not supposed to be an expert on something you've never experienced, that's why we have OBs and midwives and all them people who deal with this stuff everyday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1056584 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 19:00:29 +0000 MamaMoose 1056584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: don't feel silly. They would rather see you 100 times for false alarms than have you stay home one time when there is a problem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1056350 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 16:55:00 +0000 MapleMoose 1056350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: No need to feel silly. It's better to be safe than sorry. At least you have peace of mind now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1056300 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 16:28:46 +0000 cascademom 1056300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: Don't ever feel silly about pregnancy questions. I had a UTI and BV at one point when I had horrible spotting at 20+ weeks. Rest and lots of water are awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1056288 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 16:23:42 +0000 daniellemybelle 1056288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>UPDATE: Appointment went fine. As I thought, there was nothing wrong at all. They put me on the monitor and I wasn't having contractions and LO's heart rate was perfect. I don't have a UTI either. They said to just stay hydrated, take it easy, and do some stretches to help with my back pain. I feel a little silly about the whole thing but I'm glad it's all okay! Thanks for your advice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1055366 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 11:23:04 +0000 MapleMoose 1055366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eek no fun! Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1055322 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 11:13:17 +0000 avivoca 1055322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: Keep us informed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1055275 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:56:14 +0000 MamaMoose 1055275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: I had a really bad UTI right around that time that caused bleeding and contractions. Best to get checked out. Let us know what they say! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1055270 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:54:31 +0000 daniellemybelle 1055270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@illumina: That's reassuring!</p> <p>They want me to come in just in case. They said it could even be a UTI. I feel silly but better safe than sorry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1055264 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:52:36 +0000 illumina 1055264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: this crampy/menstrual feeling in my lower back started for me around 32wks and I've had it pretty much every day since (I'm 37wks now). I called the emergency midwife one night for peace of mind, but she said it was nothing to worry about... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1055142 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:16:25 +0000 daniellemybelle 1055142@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@evansjamie: It really isn't THAT bad, though... and I haven't had any other major symptoms (losing mucous plug, etc.) I'm pretty convinced that I am totally overreacting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1055117 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:09:34 +0000 avivoca 1055117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: Maybe you should go to L&amp;D if the doctor doesn't call you back, especially if it's coming in waves. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1055089 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:03:16 +0000 daniellemybelle 1055089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wheres_c: How far along were you!? Was the baby moving a lot? She was moving a TON yesterday, and today it's not nearly as much... I'm probably reading into it though!</p> <p>@kjpugs: I think it could be because I had a big heavy meal last night? Several days ago I got super sick because I ate food that was too rich... but those were definitely stomach cramps, and this is back/uterus/vag for sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1055079 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 09:59:15 +0000 wheres_c 1055079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not to scare you but this was the start of labor for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1055078 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 09:58:47 +0000 kjpugs 1055078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: glad you called! I think because especially it just came on randomly and not something that you could tie to an event or activity (like feeling sore/crampy after being on your feet all day, etc) it concerns me more. Let me know what they say!!! Hope all is well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1055069 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 09:55:58 +0000 daniellemybelle 1055069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel like I'm overreacting, but I went ahead and called &amp; left a message. The cramping is not as bad as it was when I woke up, but my back still really hurts, and it's coming in waves now which concerns me a little! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1054888 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 09:00:42 +0000 MamaMoose 1054888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup, call the midwives and see what they say. You probably just need to hydrate and take it easy for a couple of days but better to be safe than sorry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1054882 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 08:59:09 +0000 edelweiss 1054882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i agree with the others that a call to your OB is a good idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1054830 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 08:37:54 +0000 avivoca 1054830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would call! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1054828 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 08:37:21 +0000 MrsTiz 1054828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd give your OB a ring, it never hurts to call! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1054815 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 08:32:48 +0000 emg86 1054815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would call if I were you, just to make sure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1054811 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 08:31:42 +0000 Meltini 1054811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You might want to call your doctor. I'm not sure if you should be worried or not but I know my doctor takes any and all cramping very seriously. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/33-weeks-amp-really-crampy-normal#post-1054779 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 08:19:42 +0000 daniellemybelle 1054779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I woke up today feeling like I'm starting my period. My uterus/vagina is really achey &amp; crampy and I have dull lower back pain. Generally it feels like my LO tried to beat me up from the inside &amp; now I'm all bruised &amp; battered. I've been having Braxton Hicks for a couple weeks now but they don't really hurt - it's just intense tightening that then goes away. What's weird is this crampiness is consistent, rather than coming &amp; going like BH.</p> <p>Is this just another wonderful part of being pregnant or should I be concerned? </p>