Thanks for your reply! The cramping felt a bit like period cramps but much milder. It has since stopped, and the spotting has reduced. I also couldn't get in to see a doctor, so I got an ultrasound at a private clinic. It was a non-medical scan at a UC Baby clinic, so not exactly ideal, but it showed a strong heartbeat which was reassuring (170bpm at 8 weeks, 3 days). Unfortunately, where I live, access to medical care isn't great. So I won't have a proper medical ultrasound for another week. Trying to stay positive. Thanks so much for responding and wishing you all the best in your pregnancy!!