Pain/Ultrasound

[Mary Cat]

My first ultrasound is this friday (the 4th) and I'm really excited but I'm super nervous too. I've been a little nervous just b/c I want everything to be okay but this past week it's gotten sooo much worse!

Saturday night, sunday night and monday night I had HORRIBLE cramping when I got into bed. I didn't have any bleeding and no pain during the day at all. Tuesday night I don't remember having any pain really but I stayed up so late I don't even remember falling asleep. Now it's 11pm on wednesday and hubs is already asleep but I'm afraid to go to bed b/c I started having a little pain earlier today for about 2 hours. It wasn't as severe but it still makes me nervous.

I called the hospital yesterday (tuesday) and spoke with a nurse and she said if I'm not bleeding or if the pain doesn't continue just to wait until my appointment friday. The thing that really bothered me though is that she proceeded to say THREE TIMES "If something is happening there's nothing we can do about it anyway" REALLY?! I understand some things can't be stopped but you don't have to keep telling me over and over when I'm already scared!

So as long as I don't have severe pain tonight or tomorrow night I have to wait until friday to see if everything's okay. I'm just really upset and scared and nervous right now. They told me to keep my feet up and relax but I work 7 hours a day and I can't just "sit and relax." I left early today b/c I started not feeling well but I can't do that for the next 29 weeks!

I'm just hoping and praying at this point that the pain was just something normal and everything's alright. Two more days of waiting and I'm just trying not to stress out :/

[Erin]

I've always been told that cramps without bleeding is just fine, and quite normal. and if something were wrong, you'd probably have been bleeding the first night it happened.

Just one more day until your appointment!

[Katie]

Your uterus has alot of stretching to do and it is not comfortable. If your not bleeding you should be ok, try not to stress think happy thoughts about that little baby. Its hard when you know all of the bad things that can go wrong, but try not to focus on them, you will drive yourself crazy.. think about all the wonderful things that can go right.... I was young when I had my kids too, don't spend all your time having anxiety you will miss so much ;)

[Danie]

I know it sucks!!! My only suggestion is LOTS of water. If you are taking Zofran for the nausea, it may constipate you. That was my problem when I started taking it. I was told by my nurse friend that Zofran does that and to drink 80-100 ounces of water a day!!! The water will help your bowel movements. Also, make sure you are eating LOTS of fiber foods, this will also help. I seriously drink between 75-100 ounces of water a day, and I used to have a BM every day, and since taking the zofran, I'm lucky if it's once every 3 days. Just remember that the cramps without bleeding is normal, but keep the rest of your body in check. I have an ovarian cyst on my right ovary. It's normal for that during pregnancy too. I have pain if I move too fast or sometimes when I cough or sneeze. It sucks! Hope your appointment goes well!! I have my first appointment and ultrasound (that I get to see the baby) next week. I can't wait!!!

[Mary Cat]

Thanks ladies. It helps to here positiveness too and not just the negative things people have been telling me. I've got just over 24 hours left and I'm sooo excited! I know it's only going to be a dot but I'm still very excited. Matt got off thankfully (they're doing FTX right now) so he'll be there with me :)

[Erin]

People are going to throw negative things at you for the rest of your life now...I'm not sure what it is about pregnancy and kids that brings out negative nancy in people. I swear tact goes out the window when people are talking about their kids.

Just ignore them ;)

[snwalways41903]

aww hun, im sorry you are feeling some pain. people are just rude and mean. they suck. dont let people and their stupid comments bring you down. i hope you start feeling better, and the pain goes away. try and relax a lil. you should be enjoying your pregnancy not strssing. like katie said if you spend all your time having anxiety about things, you will miss so much. i missed out on chris's pregnancy cause i was always stressed. get a pedicure done that is so relaxing when your prego!! many many hugs comin your way!!! HHHUUUGGGGSSSSS!!!!!