Worried and not sure what to do....

I am in my 16th week (17 starts on Tues) and my next Dr appt is Dec 6.

On Thursday in getting ready to go to IL's for dinner, I was nealing and bent over (comfortably, not like I was straining or breathing heavy) for about 2 min, when I went to stand up I felt an uncomfortable pulling sensation on my lower tummy area (the "bump" area- below belly button) on the right side. I immediately sat down and rested for a few min, then when I got up I felt it again, though not as strong. I went right to bed to lay down. I stayed there for about 10 min, when I got up I was not feeling the pulling, but since then I get minor cramping when I am up/walking around. As soon as I sit, it pretty much suibsides.

Any thoughts? Is it nothing and I am just worrying? Could it be something and I just wait til my next appt (in 11 days) or call my Dr on Monday to see if I can get in sooner?

I am not all THAT worried, but it's hard not to worry. This is my first pregnancy and I am trying not to worry too much!

TIA!!! PS you girls have all been so supportive and helpful in the advice dept. I dont post a whole lot, but read alot!

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it sounds like ligament pains - I got them often when I'd change position.

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i had something like that for the last 2 weeks, i go to the Dr. Next week and going to ask, i heard it was ligament pain, since there is no bleeding i am assuming that everything is ok.. Feel better!

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round ligament pain.....your uterus stretching. I'm sure it's ok. Have you had it again since then?

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With my first, I would end up doubled-over on the floor from this. Likely it's nothing, but if it puts your mind at ease, at least call the dr. on Monday and ask them/let them know.

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It sounds like stretching. As my doctor put it , the body is going through enormous changes you will have some aches and pains.

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I've been getting similar pains as well... everyone tells me its my uterus and abdomen stretching....

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I had this too and went to the Dr b/c I thought something was wrong. he said stretching pains start at 16-18 weeks and it is totally normal, so don't worry!

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If you are worried, call your doctor.

I am almost 10 wks PG and have had "cramps" on and off in the "fold" between my legs and belly since the beginning. It was getting worst about 2 wks ago.

We pulled in my sonogram. Baby was fine.

It is most likely the ligaments of my uterus. It's all growing and stretching. I am uncomfortable when I turn at time.

Apparently, it's normal!!!!!

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I'm only 7 weeks now, and have the same thing. I figure it is normal to feel some cramping... as there's a lot going on in there.

I freaked out when I had spotting. If you don't have any spotting, I'd consider it to be the stretching like everyone has already said and keep your Dec. 6th appt.