Cramping, Pulling, Tugging Sensations?

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Cramping, Pulling, Tugging Sensations?
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Tue, 10-28-2003 - 12:53pm
Just wondering if anyone else noticed any odd cramping (sort of like AF on the way), pulling or tugging sensations in early pregnancy? I haven't even tested yet, but this has been going on with me for almost two weeks. Most of my sensations seem to be located at the very top or the very bottom and occasionally across the front. Sometimes it's more like cramps, and other times it's more like butterflies. I'm hoping this is a good sign!
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Thu, 10-30-2003 - 9:21pm
Hi! Go ahead and test... it came back POSITIVE for me. Hopefully it will for you as well. Good luck.
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Thu, 10-30-2003 - 10:05pm
I have been reading your discussion and trying not to get too excited...I feel the same pulling/cramping sensation! But I was wondering if you have any other children? And did it feel like this the last time? I have one dd and I felt nothing physically except REALLY tired. Everytime I think I feel something (c5) it turns out to be af on her way...she's not due until around Nov. 10th. So this is pretty early for me to feel anything. I did do a killer kickboxing workout yesterday, but the pulling feels more inside than muscular...Rambling...Anyway what do you think??

Lisa

ttc#2

p.s. congrats!!!

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Registered: 10-29-2003
Fri, 10-31-2003 - 8:27am
Hey, just wanted to let you know I tested this morning...it was neg. Good luck to you, hope you get your positive!
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Registered: 10-24-2003
Fri, 10-31-2003 - 8:36am
Sorry for not getting the result you wanted. I know the feeling. I am now about 1 week late. I still don't want to test though. I feel the cramping on and off, as well as swollen breasts and bloated tummy. I want to wait two more weeks to test, because that would be my husband's birthday. It would be a great gift for him to receive the news that he'll be a daddy.

Keep me in your prayers!

Marilyn

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Registered: 10-29-2003
Fri, 10-31-2003 - 9:02am
Well you have my prayers...I wish you the best! Do you think you could wait the 2 weeks...today I am 7 days late and I just couldn't take it anymore..
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Fri, 10-31-2003 - 9:09am
Hi Lisa,

This was my first time TTC #1. So, I have no basis for comparison. All I know is that this cramping/tugging happened really early in my cycle, so I felt at that point something was going on. I think I started feeling it about 2-3 days after the day I think I conceived (but, conception could have been anytime within about a 5 day timeframe that week). AF was not due for a good 2 weeks, and I only usually get cramps the day before I start.

I agree that it really feels more muscular. So, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!!

Since you have a child, can you tell me how they calculate how many "weeks" I am? I was reading that it's based on the last day of your LMP. How come the first two weeks before you even conceived count? I won't get to see a Dr. for about another month, so I want to follow along with the books and what's going on inside me.

I think I'm starting my 6th week (my LMP was 9/25). Good luck again!

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Fri, 10-31-2003 - 3:52pm
Yes, I've been having the same going on for over a week. Very different from menstral cramps. I took a HPT on the 10/28/03 and right away got a +. Took one more the next morning first thing same result +! I haven't comfirmed with my Doc yet, but am told to go ahead and celebrate. Have you taken a HPT yet?
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Sat, 11-01-2003 - 10:27pm
I think they assume that conception happened 2 weeks after your cycle began (as if the world was perfect!) At least I think that is what they did for me...of course they still counted me as delivering early with an 8lb. 2 oz. baby!!! I think their calculations were off! Since you were paying really good attention to the days of your cycle, you will probably be more accurate than any formula they might use.

I still have my fingers crossed. These pulling/cramps are way early for me...and last night I had the worst heartburn of my life. It even woke me up. I have heard that some women get it really bad when pg. I hope I'm pg and not just guilty of eating too much candy on Halloween.

Lisa

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Sun, 11-02-2003 - 5:51am
OK, I have read absolutely every single entry to this topic. I cant remember who's pg and who's not but I read a lot of positive results. For those of you who are, Congratulations!!! For those of you who got a BFN, lots of baby dust to you all, i hope you all get what you want! I can say i definitely relate a lot with all of you, and am understanding more of what's happening inside of me. My LMP was on 10-07. I am due for

af on Tuesday, 11/5. I am now 12 dpo. When I was 8 dpo I took a test because i am paranoid, knowing it was well too early to test. To my surprise it had an extremely faint + result. since then i have taken 6 more tests, still very paranoid and impatient, so that makes it 7 tests total. 5 of them had a very faint positive. 2 were BFN. I figured its safe to assume the odds are with me and that I am pregnant right? I have a dr. appt wed. at 11. I hope my # doesnt get called Wed. for Jury Duty!!! Anyway,I am also having sore, swollen bb's,(that are honestly getting in my way now, they went for a c to a d in like 2 or 3 days), dull menstrual like cramps, some sharper shots of pain here and there in my lower abd. i guess thats what would be described as pulling and tugging sensations? but i have a question about the butterflies... Is that like feeling anxious and uneasy, sort of excited type of feeling all the time? makes it hard to sleep? I am also having heartburn and am tired, and i get nauseous, and now I can smell EVERYTHING!!! My sense of smell has trippled! i gag all the time because of this! I actually smelled someone's armpits from 5 feet away, over their cologne, and they were fresh out of the shower, and relaxed... (in other words, no reason for armpits to smell!)

sorry for rambling, its 6 am, and i am not tired, again!!!!!
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Mon, 11-03-2003 - 12:18am
I haven't taken a test yet (I am suprised!) I am not due until this next Sunday...Congrats to you though!!! I have seen others who got some - test results along with positive. Your doctor will be the final test, but I'd be smiling if I were you...Keep us posted.

Lisa