I'm almost 27 weeks. I have had the EXACT same problem. Seemed worse in the am for me.I was bloated, my stomach had unbelievable pressure and my lower back ached. It was like something from hell. I waited until my next app b/c there was no blood or severe cramps and told my doc. They hooked me up to a baby monitor and another monitor to watch for any contractions. Braxton Hicks contractions are normal, they were checking for serious labor contractions. It turned out that everything was perfectly fine. She asked all kinds of questions, checked him on the ultrasound everything. Her conclusion was that it was growing pains. It was my uterus expanding and the bones and things slowly preparing for birth. This is normal and feels different for each woman. She said there was absolutely nothing to worry about and told me to take Tylenol if need be. This was my experience. I went to the doc at 25 weeks over this and am now almost 27. I can't diagnose you of course, but I'm hoping it's the same normal thing for you as well. I would still call my docs office and speak with a nurse just to be sure. Or you could wait til you see your doc again. Your main warning signs are bleeding, intense cramps, swelling is normal but not in the face and hands, intense headaches that reoccur and contractions that do not go away with walking or lying on your left side within an hours time. This is according to what my doc has said b/c I ask 100 questions each time. But if you EVER question the saftey of your pregnancy call your docs office right away. But like I said, it wasn't a prob for me so I'm hoping the same for you. Good Luck!

If you drink prune jucie, it helps so you do not get constipated, and that helps the whole feeling like you hve to poop! I was having that problem, but now the prune juice has helped. It taste awful, but it is worth it!!

Usually cramps that start in your front and go to your back are contractions. Are they regular? Do they get worse? Does it only happen if you need to go #2? I would call your doctor and see what they say...better safe then sorry. good luck.