The Big Thread of Early Pregnancy Symptoms

[Gingersnaps]

Has anyone had a sore stomach before they found out they were pregnant? It feels like I did 500 crunches yesterday, and I felt it in the shower when I was using soap. I'm about 12 dpo.

YES
but not from pressure but in general

 

[Indi84]

All I've had is gas (great!) weird snotty like CM and my stomach hurts, feels like AF is coming all the time, really sore and twingy. That's it for me, I thought I was out, only tested because I wanted the test out the house so next month I couldn't obsess!

 

[DisneyMom2011]

13 days late for AF, been having symptoms for about a month.

Also, my period in December was off (light, mild to no cramps and no other regular symptoms to recall.)

My symptoms started the first week of January sometime. In no particular order they are:

(TMI alert!)
My symptoms started with mild migraines and diarrhea (about a week after AF, usually comes right before).
I haven't really had migraines since my miscarriage, except for accompanying PMS.

-Constant 'full' feeling, dull-achey stomach
-I had brown/pink spots in CM on Jan 7, 9, and 10th.
-Migraines
-heartburn
-dry skin (I don't know if this is related but I noticed during my pregnancy that the skin on my left foot was so dry... my whole heel peeled!! And it just happened again)
-I woke up a couple nights with a belly cramp like I had before when I would get dehydrated at night. I drink a glass of water before bed now and it doesn't bother me.
-tired/lack of energy
-diarrhea (comes and goes)
-I'm usually cold, but now I often feel hot. I have night sweats (even sleeping nude) My bf loves the cold but he turns on the heat and I feel like I'm going to melt!
-Sensitivity to smells and tastes (o.j. is too sour, hard boiled eggs taste aweful - and I LOVE hard boiled eggs! -, cigarette and construction smells have made me "sick")
-nausea
-Breast sensitivity
-Frequent urination
-Increased hunger (now starting to have decreased hunger)
-Increase in saliva/drainage (which I had during my pregnancy also)
-Changes in CM pattern and a few times found what ladies on here have called 'snotty'-looking yellow CM in underwear.
-Teeth sensitivity (lasted about a week)
-Bloody nose (2x), I don't ever get bloody nose
-Metallic taste in mouth (doesn't last long)
And today I had a pinching/pulling sensation in my groin area = \

Testing again on Monday!

 

[kat82]

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[Maybe_babie]

I'm feeling really confused about what's going on with me.

I've read through ALL of the pages and am sharing a lot of symptoms with those who turned out to not be pregnant but also with those who were.

In mid Nov I had a m/c which was strange because we were using protection (although we did feel odd afterwards). I didn't even realise I had missed around 3 until I couldn't deny the symptoms anymore.

Anyway, I'm now having very similar symptoms as then except for the extremely sore nips. I'm only 7dpo ( usually comes a week and a half after o ) and yet I've been having cramps and twinge like feelings since o. I can feel my o, then the cramps go away and come back usually hours before af arrives so it's not normal for them to have not gone away for a while yet. These cramps and twinges are a little different to what I usually get on the day of af. They aren't as full on and it's more like tugging than an actual pain.

I've been absolutely exhausted!! I will be ready to go back to bed after only being awake for a couple of hours and at night time no matter how tired I am, I can't sleep properly. This was one of the first things I noticed last time although I tried to fool myself into thinking it was low iron.

I've been having very odd, weird, vivid dreams. This started around 2dpo.

I usually have a problem with my mouth being very dry, however I've been excessively drooling in my sleep as well as having increased saliva during the day. My lips have been really dry for the last 3 days. I also tasted a metallic taste once or twice last night.

My cm usually disappears soon after o but it's still very much there (although a lot less than o ).

I've been having indigestion quite badly and also gas And I am also getting nauseous often. I thought it was related to the indigestion but I don't think it is.

my areolas are slightly darker and my nips won't go down no matter what I do. There are also spots on them that seem to be either getting darker or bigger...I can't tell. I wouldn't say my bbs are sore and they don't look any bigger but they FEEL fuller and look more veiny and I've also felt a couple of burning sensations in them yesterday.

I've been very moody which is normal for me around this time but it's a bit more extreme.

I've been feeling hot for a few days but it's been it's worst last night and right now.

I think I'm missing one or two things but those are the biggest ones. I feel as though I'm just coming down with something (although most of these started from 1 - 2dpo) but it's the early af signs that are confusing me as well as how similar this is to last time. Regardless, I wanted to hear what others thought and I also wanted to know when I should test because my cycle is longer than normal and the time between o and af looks to be shorter.

 

[ladybug245]

Tested BFP this week- I have to say, the only symptoms I had I didn't notice until after the test, really. I just new AF was supposed to arrive and didn't, tested then. Symptoms I noticed after the fact were only that I had some random heartburn about 5 dpo. That's pretty much it. I feel like there's one other thing I noticed "after the fact," but it's eluding me right now. My most conspicuous symptom was the lack of AF related discomforts.

 

[beachgirl22]

I didn't O until CD50 this "month" and now I'm on 8dpo and have been having way less symptoms than other months, but here they are:

1-4 DPO weepy, cry at the littlest things
5dpo sharp, shooting pains for just a second or two, down near my uterus
6dpo-8dpo cramp on right side started, kind of like a side stitch that hurts when I get up too fast or walk/run and just pinches/aches

Since O day my nipples and boobs have been hurting, getting a little better but more tingly, achey now and worse at night (weird right?)

holding out to 12dpo to test, fx'ed! to all of you symptom spotters! trying not to POAS too early!!

 

[khuge]

Hi, I am new to all this, fab site!!!!



I think i am around 14 dpo

Not that many symptoms at all, mild cramping that is quite low and some mild shooting pains on 11 (ish) dpo, my boobs are normally sore around 5 days before AF, but nothing this month.....yet! But they are defo bigger. Had some pains in the side of my boobs yesterday, but it lasted a matter of minutes. I have been very tired though throughout. Oh and about 3 - 4 dpo I had a tiny bit of spotting, just twice. yesterday I had a pain in my right side (very like ovulation pain) Today I have on and off tingling my my breasts.

I am really not sure what to think. Anybody having a similar experience. I think it could go either way

 

[epw329]

I found out I was pregnant at the end of December, and miscarried a few days later. But what do you know, I just found out that I am pregnant again. I'm due around November 5th, so I'm still very early, and very wary about telling people right now. I'm not sure when I ovulated, but symptoms I noticed were that I got a sore throat & runny/stuff nose. The first time I was pregnant I got bronchitis, so I was a little suspicious this time. I got bloated and my pants were fitting too tightly, I started having to pee a lot, started drinking tons of water because I wanted it SO bad, I would get out of breath easily, my boobs, chest, arms, and legs started having blue veins show up all over them; that was the biggest tip-off for me, besides the awful aching/stabbing breast pain. They also got bigger, felt heavier, and were very itchy. Every now and then I would get a wave of nausea. I have mood swings and irritability, and I would be on the verge of tears for the smallest reason. I'm super tired, but I can't sleep. And I crave protein. I'm really scared that I could miscarry again, so I'm praying that it sticks this time and things go smoothly.

 

[sevilla24]

I found out I was pregnant at the end of December, and miscarried a few days later. But what do you know, I just found out that I am pregnant again. I'm due around November 5th, so I'm still very early, and very wary about telling people right now. I'm not sure when I ovulated, but symptoms I noticed were that I got a sore throat & runny/stuff nose. The first time I was pregnant I got bronchitis, so I was a little suspicious this time. I got bloated and my pants were fitting too tightly, I started having to pee a lot, started drinking tons of water because I wanted it SO bad, I would get out of breath easily, my boobs, chest, arms, and legs started having blue veins show up all over them; that was the biggest tip-off for me, besides the awful aching/stabbing breast pain. They also got bigger, felt heavier, and were very itchy. Every now and then I would get a wave of nausea. I have mood swings and irritability, and I would be on the verge of tears for the smallest reason. I'm super tired, but I can't sleep. And I crave protein. I'm really scared that I could miscarry again, so I'm praying that it sticks this time and things go smoothly.

Good luck EPW329 try and stay positive!! And thanks for sharing your pregnancy symptoms... it gives us all something to look for

 

[epw329]

I found out I was pregnant at the end of December, and miscarried a few days later. But what do you know, I just found out that I am pregnant again. I'm due around November 5th, so I'm still very early, and very wary about telling people right now. I'm not sure when I ovulated, but symptoms I noticed were that I got a sore throat & runny/stuff nose. The first time I was pregnant I got bronchitis, so I was a little suspicious this time. I got bloated and my pants were fitting too tightly, I started having to pee a lot, started drinking tons of water because I wanted it SO bad, I would get out of breath easily, my boobs, chest, arms, and legs started having blue veins show up all over them; that was the biggest tip-off for me, besides the awful aching/stabbing breast pain. They also got bigger, felt heavier, and were very itchy. Every now and then I would get a wave of nausea. I have mood swings and irritability, and I would be on the verge of tears for the smallest reason. I'm super tired, but I can't sleep. And I crave protein. I'm really scared that I could miscarry again, so I'm praying that it sticks this time and things go smoothly.

Good luck EPW329 try and stay positive!! And thanks for sharing your pregnancy symptoms... it gives us all something to look for

Thank you! I'm trying my best to stay positive & tell myself daily that things are going to be fine this time. And I was always interested in reading everyone's symptoms, so I have been happy to share!

 

[sevilla24]

I hope it is ok with the ladies on another thread I posted this same thing on... But I wanted to put it here, too, so that more ladies can read it

I want my story to give HOPE to all of you early POASers!!!

This is my second pregnancy, and the exact same thing happened both times. I don't know what dpo I was either time. I check cp/cm, but I don't chart temps or use opks. I am pretty regular with 29 day cycles... with a fluke cycle every once in awhile. This cycle, the new things I did were:

*Took prenatal vitamins every day
*BDed every other night (just about): CD 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 24
*Got fresh air EVERY day (forced myself out for a walk or something...) I feel it helped keep me calm

AF was due Thursday. I had very light brown/pink spotting (only when I wiped). I had AF cramps. The "whole uterus" kind. Not just tugs and pulls (which led me to believe I was out). Because the spotting looked like the IB I had with my first pregnancy I tested Thursday night (when AF was due). The next morning I woke up and when I wiped there was red. It even dripped into the toilet. And when I showered a few minutes later, I watched some red go down the drain. I was very emotional ALL day.... AF was here and I was out another cycle. Put a tampon in and went about my day. Every time I changed my tampon though, there was barely anything on it!!!!

Saturday (2 days after AF was due). I had no more bleeding and very noticeable symptoms:
*Extra saliva/slight metal taste
*Nipples were darker
*Every smell (even husbands cooking) made me want to vomit

All of these things made me test again Saturday night (CD 31) and get my

SO remember.... you can get a BFP AFTER when you think AF is due and get BFN's all the way leading up to it!!!!! Also, when you see the first signs of AF, don't count yourself out yet!!!!

 

[Beauty2]

I hope it is ok with the ladies on another thread I posted this same thing on... But I wanted to put it here, too, so that more ladies can read it

I want my story to give HOPE to all of you early POASers!!!

This is my second pregnancy, and the exact same thing happened both times. I don't know what dpo I was either time. I check cp/cm, but I don't chart temps or use opks. I am pretty regular with 29 day cycles... with a fluke cycle every once in awhile. This cycle, the new things I did were:

*Took prenatal vitamins every day
*BDed every other night (just about): CD 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 24
*Got fresh air EVERY day (forced myself out for a walk or something...) I feel it helped keep me calm

AF was due Thursday. I had very light brown/pink spotting (only when I wiped). I had AF cramps. The "whole uterus" kind. Not just tugs and pulls (which led me to believe I was out). Because the spotting looked like the IB I had with my first pregnancy I tested Thursday night (when AF was due). The next morning I woke up and when I wiped there was red. It even dripped into the toilet. And when I showered a few minutes later, I watched some red go down the drain. I was very emotional ALL day.... AF was here and I was out another cycle. Put a tampon in and went about my day. Every time I changed my tampon though, there was barely anything on it!!!!

Saturday (2 days after AF was due). I had no more bleeding and very noticeable symptoms:
*Extra saliva/slight metal taste
*Nipples were darker
*Every smell (even husbands cooking) made me want to vomit

All of these things made me test again Saturday night (CD 31) and get my

SO remember.... you can get a BFP AFTER when you think AF is due and get BFN's all the way leading up to it!!!!! Also, when you see the first signs of AF, don't count yourself out yet!!!!

Congratulations!!! H&H 9 months to you and baby!!!! YAY!!!!

 

[jackson09]

I hope it is ok with the ladies on another thread I posted this same thing on... But I wanted to put it here, too, so that more ladies can read it

I want my story to give HOPE to all of you early POASers!!!

This is my second pregnancy, and the exact same thing happened both times. I don't know what dpo I was either time. I check cp/cm, but I don't chart temps or use opks. I am pretty regular with 29 day cycles... with a fluke cycle every once in awhile. This cycle, the new things I did were:

*Took prenatal vitamins every day
*BDed every other night (just about): CD 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 24
*Got fresh air EVERY day (forced myself out for a walk or something...) I feel it helped keep me calm

AF was due Thursday. I had very light brown/pink spotting (only when I wiped). I had AF cramps. The "whole uterus" kind. Not just tugs and pulls (which led me to believe I was out). Because the spotting looked like the IB I had with my first pregnancy I tested Thursday night (when AF was due). The next morning I woke up and when I wiped there was red. It even dripped into the toilet. And when I showered a few minutes later, I watched some red go down the drain. I was very emotional ALL day.... AF was here and I was out another cycle. Put a tampon in and went about my day. Every time I changed my tampon though, there was barely anything on it!!!!

Saturday (2 days after AF was due). I had no more bleeding and very noticeable symptoms:
*Extra saliva/slight metal taste
*Nipples were darker
*Every smell (even husbands cooking) made me want to vomit

All of these things made me test again Saturday night (CD 31) and get my

SO remember.... you can get a BFP AFTER when you think AF is due and get BFN's all the way leading up to it!!!!! Also, when you see the first signs of AF, don't count yourself out yet!!!!

Congratulations ))

 

[jamiemomof2]

Ok I am confuused is it better to have sex everyday or every other day? Me and hubby likee to be daily! Could this be the issue of not concieving?

 

[hanfromman]

I've read in alot of places that every other day is better than every day, cos it gives the sperm time to regenerate and get back to full strength So yeah it may be that his sperm just isn't getting the time to be at it's best! How long have you been TTC?

 

[jamiemomof2]

I've read in alot of places that every other day is better than every day, cos it gives the sperm time to regenerate and get back to full strength So yeah it may be that his sperm just isn't getting the time to be at it's best! How long have you been TTC?

Been trying sense misscarge in nov

 

[Namii]

I didn't have any symptoms with my first Pregnancy at all, until really late when I was big and had SPD and needed crutches.

Second time in Sept/Oct 2011
= Lactation pretty much starting within two days after I would have ovulated & boobies gained a cup size.
= Extreme tiredness I could barely stay awake for more than two hours at a time.
= 'Nesting'. Housework isn't my fav activity by FAR but I just NEEDED to paint the walls and clean and tidy everything.
= Took test and got BFN.
= Started craving Curry and Kebab.
= Smell of smoking made me feel sick.
= Super morning sickness.
= BFP 6 days before AF was due.

All my symptoms were pretty strong very soon I thought I had twins! There was only one though, and I lost it in late Oct, sadly

 

[Kj2010]

Hi everyone Im new here I'm loving this thread been reading it for the past few days I find it very helpful also I see that people actually help one another instead of fighting one another not like another site i saw... That's y I decided to actually post.... Anyways I'm not sure if I'm preggy or what actually....

My last period was dec. 23 I have irregular periods.... Anyways my hubby finally came home from oversea feb. 3 so been bd like rabbits... Every other day basically,

So randomly tested opk on march 7.. It was my first time getting a positive hehe I get lazy to test every day.... But since march 7th

I started feeling cramps all over my lower abdominal everyday and my lower back has been aching and my bbs have been sore... Getting headache out of no where... Been getting dizzy all of sudden... I lose my breath quick... Lol I feel wet down there all the time (tmi) totally moody irritable to the max... Been feeling really cold lately but get hot all of a sudden i havent tested I'm kind of scared...


So what do you guys think?

 

[teg]

Thank you so much to all the ladies who have put their symptoms on. It has been really helpful. Got a lot of the symptoms and it's my first cycle since lod in feb currently day 32, so trying to wait a reasonable length of time before testing. It has also been something to read whilst trying to take my mind off feeling sick and rushing for a poo for the 4th time this morning! Fingers crossed I get a positive