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Hi All, I had a fresh transfer on the 16th of December and following that I had a positive pregnancy test on the 27th of December. Ever since the transfer I’ve had period like cramps on and off everyday (mild to moderate). This didn’t bother me until now. Now that I’m 5.5 weeks pregnant the stress is creeping in as I do not have any other symptoms apart from the cramps in my lower abdomen and sometimes on either side of my ovaries. I coughed in my sleep last night and I was woken up by a pulling pain in my lower abdomen. I did a pregnancy test again yesterday and the line is stronger than the previous tests. So I’m hoping that all is well so far. My viability scan is due on the 12th. Wondering if anyone else is going through the same or have experienced the same where there is no other symptoms other than pelvic pain?

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AndRelax

It is worrying but does happen often in early pregnancy as your uterus stretches. If it gets worse or you have any bleeding with it, give your clinic a call but otherwise sounds fairly normal xx

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P.s. Congrats 🙂

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Fazmin in reply to AndRelax

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I’m waiting for the nurse to call me back as I left a message this morning. I’m quite sure she’ll say the same thing. Fingers crossed 🤞🏼 xx

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Cmc2020

Hello I had cramps a lot of them and still do every so often at 14 weeks xx

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Fazmin in reply to Cmc2020

Thank you so much, this is reassuring xx

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Cmc2020 in reply to Fazmin

Your welcome 😌It is worrying but it’s your we baby just getting comfy 🥰all the best xx

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Fazmin in reply to Cmc2020

This made me emotional 😭, thank you 💋💋

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❤️❤️❤️

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Bunnys123

Hey Fazmin, I’m 7 weeks and still have the same cramps! Especially the pain sometimes when you move at night time and when I sneeze. Lots of ladies on here said it’s very normal xoxo

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Fazmin in reply to Bunnys123

That’s reassuring thank you for your reply. I had cramps almost all day today not persistent but comes and goes very frequently. And my tummy is kind of sore. Did you experience this too? xx

I am 5wks3 today and i have sharp pains on my left ovary like it stings, been so scared of whats going on😥

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Someone told me she had the same on her right ovary during the 5th week. And then it went away after a week and everything was fine. I know every little pain and flinch scares us at this point and we’re on the same boat. I pray that we’re both okay just have to hang on until the viability scan and hope for the best. xx

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Amen to that!🙏🏾 the wait for the viability scan seems to be just as hard as the initial 2WW. Fingers crossed for yours hun. i have mine on the 19th.

Hey, I also have my viability scan on 12th. Ive had lots of cramping today, woke up with it low down but then mainly on my right side, back and leg. Not painful, more of an ache. I had a sleep and that helped. Obviously google wasn't a good idea 🙈. Most things seem to say unless the pain is severe it's likely nothing. I worry when there is no cramping then on the days i do have it i panic again.So many posts about this so it must be so common and normal.

I don't really have any symptoms other than being tired and boobs slightly sore. I am currently 7 +3.

Wishing you all the best for Tuesday xx

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Hey Hun, same here. The pain seems to have calmed down a lot in the past 2 days and I’m confused now as to what’s actually going on? 😬 Since I have no other symptoms. Can we stop worrying at all and enjoy this time? I’m frustrated with myself, I should be happy that I don’t feel sick and my boobs aren’t sore but here I’m wondering why!! I wish you all the best too for Tuesday. Sending hugs xx

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Mine has pretty much gone now too. I have almost lost my mind since taking the test which was 15 Dec. It's felt like years have past. Only a few more days to go now. I am looking forward to a break from the constant googling for reassurance which just makes it all worse.I dont feel sick and my boobs feel the same as they have from treatment. Hang in there, I'm sure the time will start to speed up for the scan being so close xx

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