Like the sides of my tummy feel like they are being pushed in and I have a little bump on my tummy because I don't have a flat tummy but the bottom of that also feels like it's being pushed in

Okay so what you're describing sounds a lot like period cramps, and they can feel super weird and strong sometimes. That feeling of being pushed in or squeezed? Totally normal for cramps, especially around your lower tummy and sides.

Cramps happen when your uterus, which is this amazing muscle inside you, squeezes to shed its lining. It's like a tiny workout for your insides! Sometimes it feels like a dull ache, sometimes it's more like a sharp pain, and yeah, it can definitely feel like pressure or like something is being pushed in. They can also make your belly feel a little bloated or look a bit bigger than usual, which is also totally fine and just part of your body doing its thing.

To feel a bit better, you can try putting a warm heat pack or a warm water bottle on your tummy. Sometimes just chilling out, drinking some water, and distracting yourself with a good book or some music helps a lot. If they're really bothering you, you can ask a grown-up if you can take some pain medicine, like ibuprofen, but always check with them first! Most of the time, these kinds of feelings are just your body getting ready for or having its period, and it's nothing to worry about. But if the pain is super intense and you can't do your normal stuff, or if you're worried, definitely chat with a grown-up you trust.