Over reading into things?

[ElleJay]

Ok, I've only just announced my BFP about 10 minutes ago, but I've been dying to post in here without people wondering!
My cramps are varying in pain... Sometimes they're REALLY strong and sometimes they're really mild.. Is that a bad thing or is it normal?
Also, I can't stop sneezing and coughing with any smell around... What the?!

Ok, HOPEFULLY that's all I'm going to ask for now!

Edit : Whoops! Forgot one!
MIL and DH keep saying it's too early to go to the doctor... It's not is it? I thought as soon as you got even a faint BFP you should go to the doctors

[~Trish~]

Cramps are a great sign that your uterus is stretching to make room for your bub! So yep, very normal.

Sounds like you have an aversion to strong smells too, all very normal. Congrats!

[ElleJay]

Thanks Trish.. I was just worried that some of the cramps are hurting lots and lots and some of the cramps are only mild where I don't mind.
It's the first time I've ever known this early, so it's a little worrying for me.

[Maruschke]

Liz I went to the doc's before AF was due, and brought my HPT+'s with me. He was a bit shocked to see me so early but gave me the BT's anyway. My cramps hung around for about 2 weeks. I am just so stoked to see you in here. It really has made my day (and yesterday, and the day before LOL). Enjoy it babe!

[skybie]

hey hun im still cramping at 4weeks 2 days i remember being crampy with DD at 6weeks
I'm smelling EVERYTHING!! i think its pregnancy related, i dont like it, DF smells funky when he comes home from work, never noticed till a few days ago hahaha

[ElleJay]

Oscar - Thanks, I think that's what I'm going to do myself. I wanna go to the doctors but at the same time, I don't because EVERYONE wants me to wait another 2 weeks!

Skybie - I hope I'm not cramping like this for too long, dunno how anyone can handle it!

[Mumma2three]

Congrats!!!
I didn't go to the Doc's until maybe 6-8 weeks and then it was for blood tests, not confirmation. I never had BFP confirmed by Doc, they said home test was fine. But saying that, do what ever you want. The Dr will tell you what needs to be done and when, which I find helpful as I forget each time! I would however book into the hospital of your choice now. I booked in last two times before 4 weeks!!
HAve a great pregnancy! xo

[~Trish~]

I was about to say, definitely book into your hospital now! I booked in straight away with each of my pregnancies, I didn't want to risk getting knocked back. If you are going public, you'll need to go to your GP for a referral.

[koru]

From what I understand LJ most people go straight to the Dr after a BFP to confirm the HPT by blood test and get a beta level - plus a barrage of info!
I found out I was UTD at the Dr's cos I have PCOS and thought the constant cramping and no AF showing up was another $%@$%**& PCOS symptom - turns out it was classic early pregnancy!
Definately get yourself along to the GP hon