Hi, I am 22 years old, 5 11 , 230 pounds, female and I have a question about cramping. I am approximately 11 weeks pregnant. I have been having severe cramping in my lower abdominal area. I also haven t been having regular bowel movements and when I do have a bowel movement; its not alot at all. Is the cramping normal or is something wrong with me or the baby? Laxatives help very little. What you an I do to ease the cramping? Is this something serious?