Changes in your body during pregnancy?

[Anonymous]

I'm just past 9 weeks pregnant and today I noticed some cramping, which it wasn't stronger than it has been but I noticed it seemed to be up a little higher than usual. Usually it's down low like where you think your uterus would be and now it's kinda between that area and my belly button, sorta half way. I'm sure it's just growing and stretching and what not it's just weird that now I can feel it up higher, my back has been sore the past few days too. It's not severe pain or anything it's just sore and difficult to move around and bend down. It's a mild version of the back pain I get with my period, when that happens if I bend over it takes a good while to get back up cause it hurts so bad and it's always been that way. I've also noticed my hips are sore and seemed to be wider. I've never had any kind of hips, been straight like a boy no hips and no butt and now I have hips, I thought it would be a little early for that but there's no other reason I can think of as to why I'd have hips suddenly, it's not a big difference but enough that I can notice it. I am bigger but have lost quite a but of weight due to morning sickness but my tummy is still so bloated, it's like my legs and arms look smaller but then my stomach area is the same size it always was probly diet to bloating, it's still just weird to me. I put a dress on I used to wear last summer and all you could see were my hips and it wasn't like that last time I wore the dress. Has anyone had anything like this happen.

[Broken2ashez]

FIRST OF ALL CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!!! I am pregnant 10 weeks with my forth, this ones been the hardest!!! So i know and feel your pain, the cramping is normal, just the uterus expanding and preparing room for baby!!! Only times to be concerned is when its severe with back pain and blood!!! As for your hips they expand with the uterus, your body is just preparing for the miracle and journey for your little one at birth, your body knows what to do (it was designed fir this!!!) Some womans hips will expand more depending on her family genes, how big the baby is, how many you are carrying, and how well you take care of yourself before, during and after pregnancy, its all normal, usuall it takes a while for your hips to go back into place after birth anywhere between 6months to 4 years some times never!!! As for the back pain it happens because of the extra weight you are carrying, it might subside in 2nd trimester, but will return by 3rd trimester if it ever leaves!!! Best ways to help the pain is getting your belly and back rubbed, feet and shoulders (while you are sutting, laying on belly can cause complications, and risk) some asprins (ones that ate safe to take during pregnancy), like i said i feel yoyr pain (LITERALLY) my mid wife set me up with a chiropractor that specializes in pregnancy, so there is another option to help because your back may not be aligned (only do this under docs or midwives okay though) Get a bottle only like $7-$8for 16 oz but it is called dmso and some cotton balls, target the spot with pain mine is the right side and have someone rub it on that spot, it will help alot!! Just dont slather your back or hips with it, its meant for small areas, also try epsom salt baths, or take a bottle of rubbing alcohol and pour it into a bath, also one thing that i do when in pain like that is getting a cheap bottle of wine and pour it into a bath and soak!!! The alcohol will losen the tight muscles and relieve pain!!! Good luck and again congrats!!!