Not feelin' right...

I feel like such a whiner but I really feel lousy... I haven't felt the baby move alot today (just a bit this morning) which worries me a tad. I know it's very early to be freaked about that but when you CAN feel it, you want to. I keep getting little period-like cramps. They're quick and there is no real 'pattern' to them but they keep coming. I'm trying to stay hydrated but I'm sooo nauseated by water. Anyone else feel just not 'right' around 18 weeks?

I just hate calling my doctor. It seems like a silly thing to be calling about when you just "don't feel well".. The answer 99% of the time is "It's normal"..

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The cramps could be contraction like cramps caused by dehydration--or you may have a UTI. When this happened to me, they monitored me, saw I was having small contractions, and sent me to the hospital to get IV fluids. Stay on top of it, and never worry about calling the doc. That's what they are there for. My saying was, I never want to regret anything. Feel better!

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I just wanted to tell you not to worry about calling them...that is their job. I called a lot during pregnancy. I always had questions and anytime I thought something was "off" I called or went in. Better safe than sorry when it comes to your baby.

ETA: I was in Labor and Delivery at 18 weeks, 23 weeks and 31 weeks. I was contracting early all 3 times and needed fluids and monitoring, so it was always good to call.

Message edited 12/26/2007 10:37:09 PM.

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I have to agree, I would just call your Dr. that is what they are there for and it will give you peace of mind

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Laura, it's SO important that you hydrate - when you're pregnant you need MUCH more water than you usually take and can get dehydrated very easily. I ended up in the ER TWICE during my pregnancy because I felt off, was cramping and started getting blurry vision, and it turned out that both times I was dehydrated, even though I felt like I was drinking enough.

Go get yourself a bottle of water with some lemon - whenever I had an aversion to water, I'd try lemon or orange seltzer water.

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keep hydrated but definitely don't hesitate to call you dr. Mine always say call if even you feel it's a silly question.

hope you are feeling better

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Posted by livy820

keep hydrated but definitely don't hesitate to call you dr. Mine always say call if even you feel it's a silly question.

hope you are feeling better

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I'd say call. Feel better Laura!

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Hope you are feeling better

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I would call the dr if you have any concerns!!

Do they feel like Round Ligament pains? Those are stretching, period like cramps that occur at 4/5 months pregnant.

I would try to drink more water. Put lemon in it, that should ease your nausea.

And don't worry about not feeling the baby all of the time. I am due 5/26 and don't feel the baby everyday. I've read that you can go a whole week with no feeling because the baby is still so small.

Feel Better!!

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Drink some gingerale. the baby will usually perk up from that.