Sharp pains

Is this normal? I'm 11 weeks with twins and I've been getting short, sharp pains in my belly on and off for the past day or two. Googling just suggests round ligament pain and muscles stretching etc. but I'm a very anxious person and don't want to ignore it if something could be wrong...

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I am 11 weeks but only pregnant with one i also get very sharp pains in my belly and side but my midwife told me this is normal for this stage because everything is stretching because the baby is growing.

I’m 11 weeks as well and get these sharp pains, it’s all to do with your uterus expanding. Expect some pressure under your stomach as well as your uterus is inflated to just above your belly button ☺️ x

Thank you both!
I did think from what I was reading it seemed to be normal but I just needed to hear it from other people 😅x

Snap, 11 weeks and also get these pains x

12 weeks, 5 days. So do I!!

I had them for a few days and mine seem to have stopped now. I guess it's just our bodies adjusting and making room for baby! Definitely reassured me to read everyone's comments 😊

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