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Second pregnancy cramps?

Have you experienced more cramps/aches and pains during your second pregnancy? I’m 22 weeks and I’m uncomfortable/achy every single day.. I drink plenty of water. My OB doesn’t seem too concerned as none of my cramps are consistent and warm baths seem to help. I just don’t know...

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I'm 27weeks with my second and I've found it so hard on my body haha🤦‍♀️
Had loads of aches and pains which I didn't remember being so rough the first time round!! Xx

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I’m 24 weeks with my second and everything hurts. I remember being able to push mow my lawn with my first, if I tried to do that this go around I’d be laid up in bed for a week. My first is only 15 months so it’s not like I’ve forgotten my pregnancy with him. 🤦‍♀️ 2nd time around is just hard on the body

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23 weeks and it feels like this kid is trying to escape every time I move.
He feels so low, that if I bend I feel like I’m squishing him.
SOO many aches and pains and back pain is UNREAL

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I’m 21 weeks. 4 days. I’m already having Braxton Hicks. I was told even to not work anymore and just do what I can around the house and take care of of my little one. just Taking care of a 1 year is a lot pregnant.

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They’re supposed to get stronger with each pregnancy. The Brixton hicks do too, my third baby’s Brixton hicks were so intense and started a lot earlier xx

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I noticed more back pain with my second pregnancy and the after birth pain was much worse than the first.

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I am almost 24 weeks with baby #4 & everything hurts more from here on. Nothing will ever be comfortable.
This pregnancy has been the hardest for me but i think its because i don’t rest at all. Having 3 kids 6 & under & being pregnant isn’t easy.

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Yup the second time around has been much harder on me. A lot more cramping.

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Yes 😩 it’s the worst. I feel everything so intensely- I’ve already sworn I was in labor at 24 weeks. 🤦🏾‍♀️ My body aches constantly.

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I'm 17 week and yes I have really bad pains.. Like all the time.sometimes so bad Im nearly in years Been to doctors and they said it's just my body stretching 😳

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My 2nd pregnancy was full energy...Try 3rd time around feel as if I’ve been hit by a train

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My Braxton hicks have been hell since 24 weeks I'm 28 weeks now and when I have them thier not long they just feel like real labor contraction it's horrible I double over in pain my first one wrecked my body lol

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Def cramping a ton more

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Definitely more aches and pains this time around ... lots of stretching going on inside here lol x

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I’m right @ 22 weeks and have begun to feel the Braxton-Hicks & have been experiencing the round ligament pains, my body is so heavy and I got the duck waddle 😂

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My lower back aches and hurts daily. Plus if I move to fast or a certain way it definitely cramps not fun at all 😭

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I’m on my second pregnancy, extremely uncomfortable aches and pains in my legs and hips x

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Same. My OB just keeps saying drink more water wear the belly support band. Always says it’s round ligament pain, or you body stretching. I’m 27weeks now and standing to cook a meal for dinner past 15mins is a struggle 🤦🏽‍♀️

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I had my son almost 8 months ago and me and my fiancé are expecting our little miracle again , my poor body just need a break after this one 😌

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Yes! A lot more pain and uncomfortableness (if that’s even a word)

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I get super bad round ligament pains! And cramps! And here recently I heard about lightning croch. I've got that too. With bad morning sickness and Diarrhea. Ugh! Back pain too! And more. Lol

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I’ll be 16 weeks and I’ve been cramping since ten weeks

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I’m 23 weeks and I keep getting a really bad stitch type cramp in the lower right side of my bump. I actually have to stop walking it hurts so much. Also way more lower back pain and cramps generally!

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It's your body going, oh! I know how to do this! Let's rush to do it! Growing pains suck.

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My whole second pregnancy was painful from second month. And even after the delivery those afterbirth contractions it was like hell.

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Is the second a boy! I see your tummy and I know that it’s like a myth if the bump sits low it’s a boy but mine is the same way! Your bump looks so cute! 🥺

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Hang in there mama. Make sure to keep a chart of the cramps and how bad they get....get ur OB on speed dial

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I am pregnant with my second and my midwife recommended I see an osteopath. Iv seen them twice and it’s made a massive difference I can move around without crippling over xx

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Yes I did . I don’t know if it’s wear and tear from first pregnancy or being older or both hahah

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First pregnancy was having issues keeping it and was a prem, otherwise to big issues. Second pregnancy I have had every pain and discomfort- pelvic, back,sickness, nausea, cramps ... you name it, I had it. Whenever I mentioned any of the above was told it's normal really fast and kinda dismissed...

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