Early Symptoms of Pregnancy and Signs You Might Be Pregnant
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Early Signs of Pregnancy - Trying to Conceive
You cry, you feel frustrated, maybe a little angry and still you know you will go through the whole painful routine again next month (that is if you are actually trying to conceive) torturing yourself with all the early signs of pregnancy known to man. It's not fair, it seems that everyone else you know is pregnant, everywhere you look are pregnant women and yet..
While there are only a few way's to definitely detect pregnancy, there are some early pregnancy signs that give a good indication of possible pregnancy. Without trying to provide false hope with this article I would like to state that if you suspect that you are pregnant you should consult your medical professional, if you are waiting to find out please remember, it can take a long time for a healthy couple to conceive and the signs and symptoms of pregnancy below are just that, possible signs. Every pregnancy is different, you may be pregnant and have no symptoms, you may have all the symptoms and not be pregnant yet.
You can also take the pregnancy quiz below to find out if you are doing everything you should be to conceive or check out my other article on Early Signs of Pregnancy that you might not already know
Early Pregnancy Test Kit
Combo Early Pregnancy Test Strips (HCG) Kit - Up to 5 Days Early Extra Sensitive - 25 Medium Test Strips & 25 Cups
Amazon Price: $22.45 (as of 05/31/2012)
I know when I was trying to conceive or waiting to find out if I was pregnant I spend a fortune on pregnancy tests, only getting 2 or 3 in a pack which were used in 2 or 3 days. I am not the patient type and playing the waiting game is not my strong point. These test strips come in a 25 pack and are a real bargain. The plus is that they can give results before you are due your period, so if you feel the need to test early and can't wait to know, these are a great investment at a fraction of the cost or regular pregnancy tests
Early Signs of Pregnancy
- A missed period - there are lots of reasons why this can occur other than pregnancy, for example if you have recently come off the contraceptive pill then you may miss a period, but if you have been actively trying to conceive then this is a good indication that you are pregnant. Take a test and find out for sure or visit your doctor!
- Swollen, painful breasts - this is not uncommon and can be a symptom of ovulation or menstruation, it is however one of the earliest signs of pregnancy that many women report feeling/
- Tiredness and fatigue - during the first few weeks of pregnancy when a woman's body is producing HCG, the pregnancy hormone, you can feel completely exhausted.
- Nausea and vomiting - in pregnancy this is common and is caused by the presence of HCG combined with an increased sense of smell, it's not a sure sign of pregnancy but it is an early one!
- Feeling like you have the flu, many women very early in pregnancy say that they thought they had the flu, or generally feeling unwell. During pregnancy a woman's temperature increases which may result in flu like symptoms
- Feeling overly emotional - are you crying at ads on the television, spilled milk and so on? feeling moody, irrational and emotional are all early pregnancy symptoms
- Cravings and aversions - a pregnant woman's sense of smell increases when pregnant and this can cause aversions to certain smells and tastes that you may previously have liked, likewise you can develop a taste for something that you didn't like before.
- Feeling clumsy - not everyone experiences this but some women have reported dropping things more often, walking into things and generally feeling slightly off balance at times in early pregnancy.
- And finally, intuition - call it whatever you like, many women's report just knowing or feeling different.
What to Expect When You'r Expecting
What to Expect When You're Expecting, 4th Edition
Amazon Price: $7.98 (as of 05/31/2012)
I read possibly hundreds of pregnancy books when I was pregnant with my children, but there was only one book that covered everything I needed, this book, what to expect when you'r expecting. This book kept me sane during the long months of pregnancy. It answers everything you want to know and more, it was my go to book every time I so much as sneezed. The most random though would pop into my head about being pregnant and I would look it up in this book and find the answer. Completely recommended!
Pregnancy Quiz
Are you ready?
This is not a quiz to find out if you are pregnant. These quizzes are about how prepared you are for pregnancy. The more correct answers the better, it shows that you are doing everything right in preparation for pregnancy.
Q 1. Prenatal Vitamins
Q 2. Timing
Quiz
Q 3. Healthy Eating
Q 4. Getting Rid of Bad Habits Pre Pregnancy
You know what you shouldn't be doing if you are TTC (trying to conceive) smoking, drinking and drugs, bad diet and so on.
Q 5. Trying to Concieve
You might think you are, but are you really?
What Were Your Early Pregnancy Signs?
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faiza
May 4, 2012 @ 2:33 am | delete
- just breast pain and feeling sleepy all the time
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