Zankhna Gautam

I felt this exact same crampy pain in my 4th-5th week and I was so terrified! Luckily my doctor said it's just the body preparing. Did anyone else have this pain continue into their second trimester too?

Yaar, actually normal lubricants are not that great when you are trying to conceive. They can block the sperm motility, so it gets harder. Better to use sperm-friendly ones like Pre-Seed, or just skip it completely if you can!

It is always more reliable to wait for your missed period and use a proper pregnancy test card. I did the same and got a very clear positive which led to my smooth normal delivery. Sending you lots of positive vibes!

Looking back, those high progesterone levels were the reason I felt so sleepy all the time in my early months. It keeps increasing to maintain the pregnancy, and then drops after delivery. Don't worry, your body knows exactly what to do.

Currently in my 3rd trimester and my nose is permanently blocked, so using mild menthol balm to sleep. Baby is kicking like crazy anyway, so seems all good! Tired of this phase now.