What were your pregnancy symptoms and how soon did they start?

Hello,

I wanted to hear some of your stories regarding how soon you experienced your first pregnancy symptoms. I did not experience much with my first child other than having to pee often. I actually did a pregnancy test 3 days before my AF was due because I couln’t believe how often I had gotten up to pee during the night. What about you? How soon were your symptons and what were they? I still have 1 week left before I can test for pregnancy…

Thanks for sharing!

What are the pregnancy symptoms before pregnancy occur?

I am TTC and would like to know what the the earliest pregnancy symptoms before taking a pregnancy test. Can you get any symptoms within days?

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What were the first pregnancy symptoms you experienced?

How far along were you when you started to experience pregnancy symptoms, and which symptoms started first?

Acquaint yourself With Symptoms of Pregnancy – Health Related Concerns

By: Apurva Shree

Symptom of pregnancy can be easily and mistakenly related with other illness and disorders. It is impossible to lay down an ultimate list symptom pf pregnancy but there are some tell tale symptom of pregnancy which is bound to occur during pregnancy. There are few but lucky ones who will never experience any of these early pregnancy symptoms but generally one symptom or the other is bound to occur among pregnant mothers.

Common Pregnancy Symptoms:

Tough stress, illness and weight loss and so on can be attributed to missed period, but generally a missed period is generally an early sign of pregnancy. If you experience other symptom of pregnancy along with missed period, it is advisable that you acquaint yourself with signs of being pregnant and also consult a doctor to confirm the fact. Tenderness of breast is another symptom of pregnancy. Normally few days after conception, this symptom of pregnancy occurs. As your body prepares itself for breastfeeding, your breasts begin to enlarge and also become tender. Tenderness of breast is usually a temporary symptom of pregnancy and usually disappears after a few weeks.

Nausea and vomiting are usually considered to be one of the hallmark symptoms of pregnancy. Usually referred as morning sickness, vomiting and nausea are one of the most common complaints among would be mothers during the fifth or sixth week of their pregnancy. Morning sickness can occur at any time of the day and can be quite severe sometimes resulting in overwhelming vomiting and even nausea. You will feel tired and exhausted during pregnancy and this is mainly due to the fact that you need much more energy to support another life system inside you.

Darkening of areola is also considered to be one of the foremost symptoms of pregnancy and can prevail throughout pregnancy. If there is continuous darkening of areola then it can well be considered one of other early sign and symptom of pregnancy. Frequent urination as a result of reducing size of bladder during pregnancy is another symptom. Frequent urination is one of the most annoying symptoms of pregnancy that would be mothers’ experience. Strong sense of food, craving for food and constipation are also other symptoms of pregnancy. Changes in the emotional and mental setup of mind are something very much associated with pregnancy. Since you are preparing for motherhood, you tend to become overprotective and sometimes take the role of motherhood too seriously. Mood swings during pregnancy is perfectly normal and those near you should be well advised not to take anything personally.

Today, pregnancy tests are the best way to confirm your pregnancy. Pregnancy blood tests, home pregnancy tests, office urine tests and so on are some of the most recommended methods to confirm your pregnancy. Your can always consult your doctor to confirm the fact and also acquaint yourself with some pregnancy health related issues.

About the Author

Apurva Shree is the online editor of free pregnancy information resource www.pregnancyhealth.info She has developed this site to provide valuable information on early pregnancy symptoms and useful methods to enjoy your pregnancy period and the ways in which you welcome your new world of motherhood. Pregnancy Health. Info is your free resource that not only provides information on early pregnancy symptoms but the other aspects of pregnancy too.

How soon can you get pregnancy symptoms and what are the symptoms?

I was just wondering what is the soonest you can feel pregnancy symptoms? And what are the very first pregnancy symptoms besides a missed period? My husband and I have been TTC for a year now and I was just wondering and thought I would ask. Also, I have my period the 28th of every month so I therefore I had my period on Junuary 28, 2009, and have so far had sex with my husband the 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 12th, 13th, and the 16th. What are the chances I could’ve got pregnant?

What pregnancy symptoms did you start to feel BEFORE your missed period?

My period is due on Friday, June 10th, and I’m not feeling ANY pregnancy symptoms yet. As a matter of fact, yesterday I had cramps, which would mean I’m probably expecting my period, and not that I’m pregnant. Obviously I’m TTC, so this kinda worries me. What symptoms did you start to feel before your period, and how far before your period did you feel them?

Pregnancy Symptom – the Classic Symptoms

The first reaction to early sign of pregnancy is disbelief, joy followed by a feeling of uncertainty. A visit to the doctor and a blood test is the only way to confirm your pregnancy. Early pregnancy tests are very reliable and even show the accurate results of a 2-week-old embryo. Before the visit to a doctor for the confirmation of pregnancy, it is very important to watch out for pregnancy symptoms. The precautions taken during early sign of pregnancy is very important for embryo’s health and well being. Some of the most recognizable signs of pregnancy are as follows.

Classic pregnancy symptoms

These pregnancy symptoms appear soon after fertilization, within 8-10 days after conception. Some of the pregnancy symptoms stay with you for the entire period of gestation, while some pregnancy symptoms disappear as the pregnancy advances. They stop troubling you as your body starts getting used to change in hormones and settles to the imminent body changes. A few temporary early signs of pregnancy are:

Missed periods or less bleeding at the onset of periods. The absence of periods during the duration of pregnancy is because now the uterine lining need not be shed but used for implantation of the embryo.

Lower abdominal cramps, which begin soon after the implantation of embryo, disappear within a week or two. Headaches caused by rising levels of hormones in the first few days of pregnancy too disappear once the body accepts the change in hormonal levels.

The pregnancy symptoms that last the entire period of pregnancy are:

Nausea and vomiting are the early signs of pregnancy starting in the second week itself. The degree in which you feel sick varies from full fledged to none as the pregnancy advances. It is fairly controlled during the third trimester, making you feel more relaxed and happy.

Tender and swollen breasts appear soon after conception and stays with you till the entire period. It is the nature’s way to make the breast ready for baby’s breastfeeding. In the last trimester the breasts secrete a liquid called colostrums, which provides immunity to the baby.

Enlarging and darkening of areola is the first sign of pregnancy, and lasts throughout.

Frequent urination and constipation is early sign of pregnancy and increases with the advancing pregnancy due to the pressure of the growing embryo on the surrounding body organs.

Exhaustion and tiredness occurs from initial stages of pregnancy and stay the entire duration of the gestation.

Food cravings for a particular type of food are still an unsolved mystery. Some doctors feel this is the way the body acquires the adequate minerals required by the growing embryo. This pregnancy symptom is an early sign of pregnancy and stays on till the end.

Increased sense of smell and taste too varies in all stages of pregnancy.

If you experience these pregnancy symptoms then take care of your health. Avoid harmful products; start taking balanced diet and some extra folic acid for happy and healthy pregnancy.

How soon does do pregnancy symptoms start?

I had my period at the begining of the month (Sept. 4-9). The last few days I have been waking up very neausous & this morning I had dry heaves. I have an appointment with my GYN next week, should I ask for a pregnancy test?

What were your earliest pregnancy symptoms the second time around?

With my first pregnancy, which we weren’t trying, I had extremely sore breasts and a missed period.
We have been ttc and I am not due for my period until next week, however I’ve been awfully bloated and my body just aches since we finished trying. I feel like I am, instictually and physically. But those are my only two symptoms. I’m still breastfeeding our 18 month old daughter as well but I’ve had a normal period since she was 3 months old.
How soon do you think I could test? Any suggestions and prior experiences really appreciated!

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