Very Early Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy

Many women, who both are and are not TTC (trying to conceive), keep track of the fluctuations of Basal Body Temp, Weight, Cervical Mucus to predict ovulation and possible conception. There are so many signs of pregnancy that any woman could experience all or none of the common symptoms while pregnant. The pregnancy hormone can cause so many different changes in your body that the symptoms seem unrelated but the truth is that most women don't know of all the possible changes that can indefinetly indicate pregnancy!

The two week waiting period between ovulation and (hopefully) getting a BFP (big fat positive) can seem like it lasts forever! Every little pull and tug experienced in these two weeks either cause extreme excitement or heartbreak thinking they are clues as to whether or not we have conceived this month. Surprisingly, when many women actually do get pregnant they think they are out for the month! HCG is released differently in each pregnancy, due to implantation time, number of embryos & etc., but most women will feel at the least a slight change in their bodies about a week before the missed period. What the change is is the question! I have compiled a large list of pregnancy symptoms experienced by myself, friends, and many random women befpre testing positive, hoping for the largest outlook on the possibilities of early pregnancy so maybe you can find some sort of salvation while waiting on the dreaded Aunt Flo or the BFP. Good Luck Soon to be Mommies!

Common Symptoms

• Missed Menstrual Period
• Nausea/Vomiting
• Fluctuation in weight
• Increase in Cervical Mucus
• Increase in Fatigue
• Headaches
• Abdominal Cramps and Pains
• Lower Back Cramps and Pains
• Sore Breasts

Less Common Symptoms

• Pregnancy Rhinitis - allergy problems lasting up to six weeks caused by pregnancy hormones expanding soft tissues
• Weight Loss - due to nausea/vomiting
• Gum Bleeding
• Sensitivity to Smells
• Metallic/"Blood" Taste in Mouth
• Food/Drink Taste Weird or Differently
• Food Cravings/Aversions
• Bloating or Fullness in Pelvic Area
• Increase in Urination
• Constipation or Diarrhea
• Gas
• Heartburn
• Increased Breast Size/Breasts feel Full and Heavy
• Increased thirst
• Missed Late Early and/or Light Menstrual Period
• Feeling Faint or Woozy - due to drop in Blood Pressure
• Dizziness
• Strange/Vivid Dreams
• Srange sense of Comfort and/or Wellbeing
• Sides of Breasts Hurt or Feel Sore
• Breasts Feel Tingly

These symptoms are less common but extremely possible. For all women TTC, in the Two-Week Wait period and others, knowing your body and its changes can be the easiest (and cheapest ;) form of pregnancy confirmation. BABY DUST TO ALL!

So many women these days are very in-tune with their bodies, either naturally learned or through ovulation prediction kits and the like. If you are trying to conceive you may not even realize that you actually conceived that month because you were so busy focusing on the wrong symptoms! On the other hand, women know they are pregnant the day/night they conceive. Some women are sensitive to hormone changes and will experience pregnancy symptoms shortly after conception, while others won't have a clue until a few weeks after their forgotten missed period. Taking a multi-vitamin that includes Folic Acid is helpful when trying to conceive, as well as being generally relaxed (not stressed), at a healthy weight, and consuming a decently healthy diet is preferable. If you believe or there is a chance you could have conceived you should avoid any unhealthy activities until you either begin your next cycle or have your pregnancy confirmed (when you would continue avoiding unhealthy activities). Smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol, taking drugs, too much caffeine, mental stress and anxiety, high blood pressure and/or pulse rate can be harmful to the fetus so avoid putting yourself in any potentially harmful situations.