I started to get pregnancy symptoms about five days ago.  I went into my usual clinic yesterday to test for pregnancy.  The results were positive.

Before I went into the clinic, I started to get small cramping with some spotting.  It was definitely different from my usual periods, which come every 28 days (this bleeding came on the 29th day).  For hours the bleeding and the discomfort didn't increase, and I thought it was okay since I went into the clinic and I tested positive for pregnancy.

At about 7 p.m. last night, the cramping got worse and the bleeding a bit heavier.  It was still unlike my usual period because the first day of my period is very heavy - I can soak about three pads - with excruciating cramping.  I'll usually take Advil, but that still won't dull the pain for 2-4 hours, so I'll relax with a heating pad until the terrible cramps go away.  Though the cramps last night got to be painful, they still weren't as painful as I typically get when I have a period.  I was able to take two Tylenol and fall asleep.  I have also miscarried before in early pregnancy and the result was always extremely painful cramps with heavy clotting blood.  The cramps last night were painful, but they weren't my usual first-day period cramps and not as painful as any miscarriage cramps I've ever had.  The bleeding has also been much lighter, mostly only when I wipe and not getting on a pad.  Mostly all the blood that's gotten on my pad has been soggy and pink.

As of today, my cramping has almost completely subsided, to about a 2/10.  I'm still bleeding, however.  None of the blood has been obviously clotted.  Most of what looks like it could be a clot looks like it could also just be mucus.  I just don't know what the blood is made of, though.  It leaves me worried and confused.  The only thing that calms my mind is it's still not heavy.

I've still had pregnancy symptoms.  I woke up this morning with terrible morning sickness.  I had to take a nap today and I NEVER take naps.

It seems like I am still pregnant, but my bleeding and cramping worries me a bit.  Is this normal for a first pregnancy (or first to be successful)?