Signs of Pregnancy - Chandler,AZ

Hi M.,
Although this is our first baby, to be honest, I had no signs that I could discern. I felt no different at all. On the day my period was due I had some cramping and a tiny bit of bleeding. It might be that that was implantation, which might account for why I felt totally normal before. So I think it might depend. Good luck!

With my first two pregnancies, both planned, I felt different. There is a certain way I feel 1-2 weeks before Aunt Flow visits and I didn't feel that way. With both I waited 3 days before my period before I took a pregnancy test, obviously both were positive and they were both girls.
With my third pregnancy (unplanned) I was on the pill. The first pill I was on just did not work well for me (obviously! LOL) I actually switched pills not knowing I was already pregnant. So when I missed a period I didn't think anything of it... maybe it was the switch in hormones. When I got to the 2nd missed period, that's when I finally figured something was up and went and took a pregnancy test. I was pregnant and I got my son.
But, just as every woman is different every pregnancy is different. But good luck! And have fun getting in all of the practice!

How fun! I took a test at 5 weeks along because my breasts were VERY tender and I was super tired- along the lines of having mono! But as soon as I got the positive test I had every symptom in the book! Good luck/congrats!

Hi M.!

Congrats on this new adventure! I was the same way when my husband and I decided to try for our third and final child. I wanted to be pregnant right away and everyone around me was getting pregnant. I was hoping so much it would happen fast. With my first son I had no idea that the symptoms that I was having were pregnancy symptoms. With my second son my husband knew before I did. I had really bad heart burn with my pregnancies and so it was a huge tip off to him with the second. With my daughter I just knew I was pregnant. I took 4 tests at first and they were all negative. I waited about a week then took 5 more and they were all positive. I just had to make sure...lol. If this is your first you may not put all the pieces together until after you miss your first period. I hadn't even relized I missed my period with the first. All of us are different. Good Luck to you and your husband, I hope things move as fast as you wish!

M.

Greetings M.,

I "just new" with both of my children. I had an inkling and one or two off signs/symptoms. For the first it was breast tenderness and with the second it was heartburn (I only have it when I am pregnant). We were knowingly "trying" with both as well so I seemed to be hypersensitive to my body and intuition. BEST OF LUCK!

My very first pregnancy was a surprise, so I wasn't looking for any signs. Not sure that there were any. With my last pregnancy, though, I had a positive test at 3 weeks and 2 days after my last period. I'd suspected I was pregnant for a couple of days before that because I was peeing constantly. :) This pregnancy, I didn't take a test until a few days after my missed period but if I'd been paying more attention, I'd guess that my unreasonable exhaustion would have been the tip off this time. :)

I had no clue -- I just felt like my period was trying to come (I have very irregular periods). I remember sore/tender breasts, what felt like sort of cramps in my back... that was it. My husband was the one who had "the feeling" and said to take a pregnancy test before taking the medication I had on hand to start my period. It was a shock for me!

I read somewhere that it can take up to six months for you to even ovulate after getting off the pill. And even if you are ovulating and you have sex at the right time, there's still only a 25% chance of conception. So don't be discouraged if this takes a while.

Do yourself a favor and buy some pregnancy tests. Many "signs" of pregnancy are also signs of ovulation, so there's truly no secret, instinctive way of knowing. I had no idea I was pregnant, both times. In fact, on the several occasions since that I have been SURE I was feeling symptoms, I wasn't pregnant at all. And this is coming from someone that HAS been pregnant and knows what to look for.

Follow your periods very closely and remember that they might not be as regular as they used to now that you're off the pill. Use a pregnancy test as soon as you notice that you're late. Sooner if you have money to blow. Also keep in mind that with pregnancy tests, there are plenty of false negatives, but NEVER a false positive. In other words, a negative test is not always accurate and you should re-test if your period continues to be MIA.

But mostly, try not to sweat it. This process is as old as the hills and you WILL get pregnant eventually. The biggest mistake I made initially was trying too hard. Once I relaxed and enjoyed some mindless sex, I got pregnant.

Best of luck to you.

Hi M.,

The only answer that I have found is that you are the only one who knows your body and it signs. Like I tell my husband, listen to your body, it will tell you everything you want to know. It will tell you when you are pregnant before any test if you listen.

I know that may not answer your questions, but your mom is right.

All the luck in the world to you and your husband. Parenthood is like no other.

HI M.
I was going through IUI so I knew there was a chance of being pregnant but you have to wait 2 weeks to take the pregnancy test. However after about a week I noticed everything smelled. I could smell a trash can across the house. A melon we bought smelled foul to me to the point of having to throw it away. Then my breasts started getting really big and tender. Before we reached 2 weeks I took a pregnancy test and sure enough it said positive. 9 months later we had our little guy. Good luck with getting pregnant. Many blessings.

I'm one who has always known my body well. We didn't use birth control and it took 7 1/2 months to get pregnant. I remember clearly...I was "scheduled to start" on August 1. About a week before that I KNEW that I was not going to....that I was pregnant. However I waited until I was a couple days late to have a test done. Turns out, we found out 3 1/2 months later it was actually twins!

I had no way of knowing for sure except I just could sense it. It was that way with several of my other kids.

That being said, in many instances (not all) I have known that someone (friend) was pregnant either before they told ANYONE or before THEY even knew...including some that had to of been WHEN the child was conceived. That includes my 2 grandchildren (number 2 is due day after my birthday!)

Anyway.....That's MY experience....everyone is different. :)
Best wishes for success!

Consistently with my pregnancies - almost right away things tasted weird, then second my nipples/breasts felt swollen, hard, and very sensitive; then a different discharge... all before my first missed period. And, yes, I just "had a feeling". Best wishes, but don't "try" to hard, it does all come in Creator's time.

With both pregnancies I knew before I missed my period. I had fuller sore breasts and with my second one I was running and couldn't run without wetting my pants a bit. I had early signs with both but with my second I kept getting a negative pregnancy test but a few days after my missed period I tested again and it was positive. Sure enough I am 4 months along now. However, none of my friends "knew" before their missed periods. I think it just depends on the person but I wouldn't rely on "knowing" before your missed period because that will make you crazy and you may not know. I would just wait until you have missed you period. Hang in there and relax (as hard as that sounds) and it will happen.

Hi M.,
My first pregnancy, I was clueless and thought all the pregnancy signs were just a little unusual PMS.

My second pregnancy, my breasts were enlarging almost 2 weeks before my period date, and my skin got super-soft (it stayed that way through both pregnancies: don't know why babies give me softer skin, lol!); I also got very gasssssssy - ha,ha!

Good luck, and enjoy the ride.
T

I know it is hard to be patient - I was 38 when we were TTC. I monitored my basal temperature for months, then finally when I was convinced that we'd need help conceiving, I gave up on the daily tempurature taking, and I got pregnant that very month. The funny thing was, I didn't know it til 6 weeks later. I even had what seemed to me like a light period. Weird, but 42 weeks later, I had a healthy baby boy, who is the light of my life (and just over 2 years old now).

So, in terms of pregnancy signs, I didn't get suspicious until I thought I had a stomach bug (actually 5 days of morning sickness) that wasn't going away. I did a home pregnancy test, and was pretty shocked to see a positive result. I checked the expiration date, reread the directions, then went to the doctor to get a real pregnancy test. The great thing about not knowing I was pregnant was that half of the stressful first 12 weeks were already passed by the time I figured it out.

Good luck! Keep trying, but don't try overly hard. It will happen!

C.

With my first, I just "knew" I was before any signs or symptoms. When I went to the Dr. they said I was just a few weeks along. I hadn't even missed a period yet. I just felt different. I called everyone and said I haven't gone to the Dr. or taken a test, but I know I am pregnant. And sure enough I was. I also, had a dream. I dreamed of how my daughter looked and she also came out perfectly clean and diapered in my dream. Well, the truth is she looked just like I remembered in my dream, and she was very clean because my water had broken earlier, but of course she didn't come out diapered! =) I have heard of others having this dream. The dream was after I had the feeling I was. I did not realize so quickly with my other two. Have fun on your adventure!
K.

Right before my missed period I felt a little bit of cramping and pain in the same area where you would normally have cramps from a period. My friend had the same thing. I don't normally have cramps so it could only have been that. I also felt really, really tired. Good luck and have fun! Remember, if you don't get pregnant right away, stay calm and try not to stress about it.

When I went off the pill for my son. I missed my period for 4 months. Every month I checked and nothing. Finally I got sick with a sinus infection. After being on antibotics for a week I went back to the doctor because I was still really sick. He asked if we were trying and I said yes. He had me take a test and sure enough I was pregnant.

When I was trying for my daughter. I missed my period for 2 months before I concieved. So it was hard for me to know any feeling. I wanted babies so bad I felt it all the time. Anything that was weird I took a test. All I can say is praise God for the dollar store tests. They do work.

I usually have ovulation cramping around ovulation. Normally, I would have cramping in my ovaries off and on until my cycle but with pregnancy, the pain would stop suddenly after ovulation! I would also start feeling slightly queasy once in awhile after conception. I always had symptoms pretty quick after conception but sometimes I'd have similar symptoms that were just PMS... tender breasts, tiredness etc... So I just focused on the pain in ovaries if I thought I might be pregnant... if I had pain after ovulation, then I wasn't pregnant know matter what other symptoms I might have. I'm currently pregnant with #5...

No, no signs with either of mine excpet for morning sickness. I thought I had the flu. Try not to think about it so much though. You'll stress your body. Also, you may want to ask your doctor about getting enough folic acid before becoming pregnant if you haven't already.

I didn't feel it before I missed a period in fact I didn't feel it after I missed a period but we were trying so when I missed a period I took a "few" tests because I just couldn't believe it. We did use the ovulation test sticks to help gage the time we should be aiming for, they worked like a charm first try. I highly reccomend them. Good luck, what a blessing. Here is an extra tip that we did....after each time I would not get up and just prop a pillow under my bottom and lay there for like 20 minutes.

I had implantation pains every pregnancy. Felt like someone was pinching me. But I still waited for the pg test. Most of my symptoms are exactly like my menstrual symptoms, so I couldn't tell that way.

Some helpful hints. 1)I would detox, especially if you have been on BC awhile. I could help you find a system, but there are many on the market I would use with some research. 2) Try not to stress too much, being anxious to get pregnant can hinder the whole process. Relax and enjoy your husband. 3) Look up the lunar cycle when you were born, you are more likely to get pg at that phase of the moon. 4) Start taking prenatal vitamins now. Sometimes your body needs the extra to have a cushion to get pg.

I understand the feeling that everyone around you is pg but you. It can get to you, so stay cheerful. It took nearly 6 years before my hubby and I got pg the first time.And in the end, all my boys and my latest pg is due to the fact I had a lady who is a prayer warrior, pray for us.

My early signs of pregnancy were exactly the same signs I got right before I started my period- tender breasts, slight cramping, moodiness... other kinds of strange signs came a week or two later. For instance, my sense of smell became really strong- I could smell anything before any member of my family. Good luck!

With my first pregnancy I had NO clue. I didn't even consider being pregnant until 2 weeks after my missed cycle. I am/was like clockwork but had a new stressful job and just believed I was late because of stress. We were even using protection at the time.

My second pregnancy we weren't trying but we weren't doing anything to prevent either. About 4 days before my cycle was due to start I just "knew" I was pregnant. My breasts were horribly sore and my moods were out of control...apart from that I still just knew I has expecting. I waited though until a day after my cycle was due to start before I took a test.

As you can see it varies from person to person and even pregnancy to pregnancy.

Good luck!

I seemed to know with the first one, but not with the second. My dad knew my mom was pregnant because her boobs would immediately look bigger. At the moment of conception with my first, my husband said, "that one took". Weird, but he was right.

This is such an exciting time. Start a journal and jot down all of your feelings, symptoms, experiences, etc. This is a journey inwhich you do not want to forget the details! Once the baby comes, write down your birth story ASAP. Somehow, memory fades very fast after children arrive in your life. Perhaps it's the sleep deprivation...
Have fun trying!
B.

I know this sounds quite odd but I couldn't resist responding with my weird story... I have 3 kids- a 6 yo, 16 month old and a 10 week old. The first pregnancy was discovered due to my late period and tender breasts. During my first pregnancy my CAT would stand next to me and swat at the air and growl as if he was protecting me which of course freaked me out. After the baby was born, my cat went back to being normal. The next time I saw my cat doing this I went and bought a pregnancy test and sure enough, I was pregnant with our second. When our second was a mere 5 months old, I became pregnant again with no clue. Three months pregnant without having a clue, my cat started doing it yet AGAIN and I took another test and could not believe I was pregnant again (after using protection every time even though I was breast feeding and had not gotten my period yet). Needless to say, I think I'll faint if I ever hear my cat doing this again!

My second pregnancy had me feeling very sick for the first few months and I had tender breasts but my third pregnancy had none of the other pregnancy symptoms- I really had no clue until my cat started in again. So you may or may not feel it or know it but it sounds like you are in for the time of your lives! Have fun and good luck!

(P.S. it took us over 2 + years to get pregnant with our first using NO protection, our second was conceived using protection almost all of the time and our third was conceived using protection without fail).

Congrats on starting to try! I have 2 sons. It took me a year to get pregnant with my first son. I was constatntly taking tests and then when I finally was pregnant, I was so busy that I didn't even realize i was almost 2 weeks late. My second son was a surprise. I did not have any symptoms of pregnancy, but one day something just told me to take a test, I was going to a party that night and had planned on drinking, and surprise-I was pregnant. So, I think every woman and pregnancy is different. Have fun!