Painful sides, period like cramps and one sided pain.

[violet13]

Hey ladies,
First time mum worrying again! But I know I can get some good advice here. I had horrible pains on one side last night my left, I was in agony it went away and now tonight I've got it on my right and left side is say halfway from my hips in that middle part nothing is easing it and tmi I've had a bit of a bad belly as in needing to go for a number 2 a lot I thought it was that but I'm going 4 times like last night 4 times and today the same and now this pain on both sides as well as period like cramps down low, maybe it's baby getting ready? I have gotten much bigger and I don't know if it's normal? Just needing some reassurence xxx

 

[Bunny432]

I've had the exact same today babe, have a look in the September mummies thread where I raised my concern and the ladies may be able to settle your mind

There is a bug going round at the moment which is diahrea and sickness, can imagine that causes stomach cramps too.

Take it easy and call MW if it gets excruciating! I had to leave work early and had a hot both, literally haven't moved off my side since and do feel a lot better just seem to feel generally unwell now xxxx

 

[violet13]

Yeah it's just really painful not sure if baby has moved to an awkward spot as well! Little monster I love him though xxx

 

[kumber]

Baby's probably just shifting positions and your uterus is stiil stretching as baby grows. You're going more often cus baby is squishing your organs so there is less space to hold stuff. I'm going between 4 and 6 times a day!

Period cramps down low are likely braxton hicks, your uterus is practicing its squeezing ready for labour. I get them pretty much all day, every day (fun) but they're completely normal.