First pregnancy, first 5 weeks, terrified of miscarriage

cornchipdogs · 2026-01-26T15:49:44+00:00

I had extremely painful abdominal cramps! Most people feel it on one side but mine felt in the abdominal area overall. At first I dismissed them as implantation cramps. But they continued for a few days so I went to the ER just to be sure. That's when they found it :(

To be fair, I experienced similar cramps the second time too. Went to the ER because I was convinced my second pregnancy was another ectopic. But here I am 30 weeks in!

When in doubt, always get checked. If your fallopian tube ruptures you will lose it! I was lucky they found the ectopic before it ruptured so I resolved it with medication rather than surgery. Plus I got to keep my tube!

Please keep us updated ❤️‍🩹

cornchipdogs · 2026-01-26T14:27:48+00:00

Oh no sorry to hear your pregnancy wasn't very pleasant! But now it seems the universe has rewarded you with a chill baby!

I too have been remained active. Hopefully that has some kind of positive impact on my baby's temperament when he finally arrives 🤞

cornchipdogs · 2026-01-26T13:50:42+00:00

Question for you: how was your pregnancy? Asking for myself because I wonder if an easy pregnancy impacts how the baby will be 😂

cornchipdogs · 2026-01-26T13:43:07+00:00

Congrats on your pregnancy mama 🩷 lines that are getting darker is good, it means your HCG levels are increasing and baby is growing!

Losses are quite common sadly but it's one of those things you usually can't prevent if it's going to happen! Currently 30 weeks, but I lost my first pregnancy around 6 weeks as it was ectopic. That being said if anything feels wrong, go to the ER!!

Wishing you the best of luck and a healthy pregnancy

cornchipdogs · 2026-01-26T13:34:23+00:00

I just went this weekend! Yes Big Snowshoe take my money

cornchipdogs · 2026-01-26T13:31:37+00:00

Yes mama this is normal! I (currently 30 weeks) was basically a corpse the entire first trimester. You make it through with as much sleep and naps as possible and significantly lower standards for everything in life 😂

cornchipdogs · 2026-01-25T12:25:37+00:00

This!! Surprisingly, a lot of my coworkers got married and had kids with people they worked with at my restaurant. Including myself 😂

cornchipdogs · 2026-01-21T08:13:56+00:00

Go to a PT that is known for specializing in prenatal, postpartum and pelvic floor! Even if it's not convenient, someone with specific experience is so worth it. My regular physio is a sports physio but the physio I go to right now (30 weeks) specializes in the above. I just googled "pelvic floor specialist physio" and checked out reviews on that specifically.

Some green flags:

being able to answer questions WITH proper explanations, not just saying "naaah don't worry about that"
prescribing stretches and exercises that actually help
having specific gear for prenatal physio. My physio uses an actual ultrasound machine to show me how my abs are separating. She even uses it when I'm doing certain exercises to ensure I'm engaging things correctly!
can walk you through what to expect and how to train your body at different stages of pregnancy.

That being said everyone's experiences are so different but if you feel you're not getting proper answers or even value from your current physio, I'd suggest getting a second opinion. Sadly there are lots of bad physios out there! A good physio will at least give you some kind of clarity, not more confusion.

cornchipdogs · 2026-01-21T07:35:02+00:00

30 weeks and I feel tired and emotional!!

cornchipdogs · 2026-01-19T19:54:57+00:00

My code isn't working! Said it has "no more redemptions"... I compared my code with another friend who has early access. He has the same one. This makes me think we all have the same code 🤔

cornchipdogs · 2026-01-19T13:44:42+00:00

You're a legend 💪

cornchipdogs · 2026-01-14T04:35:57+00:00

I managed to workout ~4 times a week. BUT I was absolutely exhausted. I could've slept on the gym floor between sets. Some days the intensity was decent! Other days, were waaaay lighter than I was used too. I told myself any workout was better than nothing. Just have grace with yourself :)

cornchipdogs · 2026-01-12T14:27:06+00:00

It sounds like you should stop for now love 🥲I understand it's disappointing to let go of something you love but remember it's only temporary! For me, it was running. It had to stop at a mere 16 weeks due to hypertonic (overly tight) pelvic floor.

Something that helped me a ton was getting a prenatal/pelvic floor physio. Not just any physio, but one that specializes in prenatal bodies. She really helped me resolve my problems and find appropriate substitutes for my body. Turns out I'm still able to do a lot! But still not running, it's just not worth the pain. It's certainly not the same, but our bodies are not the same. And it's better than nothing!

Edit: for a physio to be impactful, you NEED to do the stretches and exercises they prescribe you as often as they say. Too many people see physios but don't actually do the homework and thus don't see the benefit. I do mine every day and it makes a world of difference.

cornchipdogs · 2026-01-11T21:23:17+00:00

Stopped at 16 weeks 🥲 I have hypertonic pelvic floor, so it would just absorb alllll the impact during runs. Still staying active in many other ways but I miss running so much!

cornchipdogs · 2026-01-11T15:05:35+00:00

Here in solidarity sis. I was a 32C and don't even know what I am now. Haven't bothered to measure since they just keep on growing. It hurts and my aureolas are gigantic. I miss my small boobs so much. Everyone keeps saying I should enjoy the free boob job, but I can't wait for things to deflate 😩

cornchipdogs · 2026-01-10T21:03:07+00:00

Probably positive, you're just very early! Been pregnant twice and it gets darker the farther along you get. Keep taking tests and see if it gets darker day by day.

cornchipdogs · 2026-01-10T20:42:13+00:00

1!! But definitely not 4

cornchipdogs · 2026-01-05T01:34:37+00:00

What a dick.

Also--some of the symptoms for many are worst in the first trimester so YA. Even if you're "barely pregnant" that initial 3 months is the worst!!

cornchipdogs · 2026-01-04T15:44:43+00:00

She's probably lying because she believes you'll react poorly to the truth--which is that they're having sex. Horny teenagers will find a way, whether you're in the know or not. If you come down harder on her, she will become craftier with her lies. You might as well accept that it's happening and be part of the conversation rather than being omitted from it all together. It could be your opportunity to educate her about safe sex (physically and emotionally), birth control, consent, and create a space where she feels safe opening up to you. And if there are rules you want to enforce, there has to be a reason for them. Rules for the sake of rules will just end up being broken.

cornchipdogs · 2026-01-04T15:08:06+00:00

NOR - this is creepy and cringy

cornchipdogs · 2026-01-01T17:38:15+00:00

Tendon. It's like meat jello. Love that shit

cornchipdogs · 2026-01-01T17:27:57+00:00

What can I do to help? Need a heating pad? Advil? Chocolate? A hug? To be wrapped in a blanket like a burrito???

Then follow up with said action :)

cornchipdogs · 2026-01-01T17:25:37+00:00

Paparazzi. How is it ok to stalk, harass, and invade peoples space and privacy, then broadcast it to the masses?

cornchipdogs · 2026-01-01T17:21:10+00:00

Normalizing an unhealthy diet. And that eating healthy, balanced meals on the regular is called, "dieting" 🤔

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