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mommy2b2#3 · #1 February 23rd, 2005, 08:34 PM

Hello everyone! I just found out that I am pregnant the other day. I really don't know if I am going to be due in Oct. or Nov. (I never really kept track of my periods

), and I dont have my first appointment until the 8th of March (seems like a lifetime away!!!

). Soooo...I was hoping you all could maybe answer a couple questions for me. I'm not a first time mom...I actually have a 5 yr old girl and a 4 year old boy. But it has been so long, that I almost do feel like this is my first time all over again! I was wondering, have any of you guys experienced any cramping and backaches in your first trimester? I'm not cramping really bad, just basically a little bit of a backache/dull cramps. I was also wondering, if you had, are you still experiencing them? or have they gone pretty much away? I'm always perinoid when it comes to being pregnant. I miscarried my first, and almost lost my daughter. Didnt have any problems with my son, but I also really don't remember anything about my pregnancy with him. Everyone said that I was pregnant with an alien baby because I was always happy (I was a major grump when I was preg. with my daughter...lol). So now with this one, I'm fine except for that. Just wanted to know how normal of a thing this actually is. Also, has anyone been experiencing INSOMNIA???? I get really tired, but when it comes time to actually lay down and sleep, my mind decides to kick into overdrive!!!!!!!! Let me know what you guys think!!!!!

glasscandie · #2 February 23rd, 2005, 09:09 PM

I've been definately cramping, not so bad though. Just once in awhile, but they usually go away. Especially after sex, I usually cramp. And backache? CONSTANTLY! lol My lower back feels horrible. Other than that, just headaches. I had insomnia before I got preggo, but it seems Baby is a better cure than sleeping pills lol I've been falling asleep by 9pm most nights.

Admin-pattyandthemoos · #3 February 24th, 2005, 05:07 AM

Cramping, definitely normal. I was doing the same thing in the beginning. Worrying about everything. I have had two miscarriages and one ectopic pregnancy so like you I worry a lot. Try to remember that pregnancy in the beginning is a lot like bad PMS. The November board will be up soon (if you turn out to be a November mom). But I am thinking October because November just started being able to test positive.

~Cupcake~ · #4 February 24th, 2005, 05:57 AM

Hello and welcome to JM! I am also having cramping and backaches! More so then last time around. Atleast my morning sickness has subsided! I also have the odd bout of insomnia although I am phsically exhausted

toby · #5 February 24th, 2005, 07:43 AM

Hi and welcome! Cramping and backaches...yep me too. As everyone else has stated, the cramping is normal. I had an OB appt yesterday and my doc said not to worry. The only issue is spotting with cramps. Backaches, however, are a normal part of my daily life so I don't notice them as much. (I had a boating accident last summer which caused/aggravated a first degree spondylolisthesis.) Oh well at least my doc says that I'm a prime candidate for back labor.