So cramping is normal but cramps also mean miscarriage. How do you distinguish between the two?.. Yesterday I thought I had gas pains because I was nauseous and burpy. I had one spotting of brown/yellowish discharge just now. So I'm looking at every symptom I've had in the past 24 hrs. I don't have any feelings of dread, should I be worried. My first prenatal appt isn't until Nov 9