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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

What was your earliest pregnancy sign?

120 replies

nicannie · 01/07/2019 14:30

I might be losing the plot....

My last period started on 4th June, I calculated my ovulation to be around 20th-24th June (I'm not the best with these calculations!). My periods usually last 7 days, my cycle length is typically 29 days. So due on tomorrow (2nd July). I have been ravenous, I'm usually very controlled as I meal prep weekly and eat no junk food or unhealthy snacks. I feel really swollen, mild cramps but nothing more than I would usually get. But my lower back has also been quite painful, as well as sooooo exhausted when I haven't even been doing anything! I also just feel, different. Very emotional and for no reason.

I took a really cheap test I had lying about the house yesterday evening, it was negative. But figured it was cheap, and quite early to test. Do you think it would be worth grabbing an early detection test, from experience what's the best brand, FR? Has anyone else has really early pregnancy signs, or is it not common for that too happen?

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edgeofheaven · 01/07/2019 15:14

Late period. Then extreme fatigue.

Cuppaand2biscuits · 01/07/2019 15:15

Felt absolutely exhausted and really flu like, totally spaced out within days of conception both times. Followed by exhaustion and sore breasts.

Jxtina86 · 01/07/2019 15:21

I had a whole evening of what I thought were period cramps - absolutely agonising pain but no period arrived. I tested a few days later and got faint BFPs on two cheapie test. Did a first response the next morning and had two very clear lines!

Mamabear12 · 01/07/2019 15:36

My earliest sign for all, that my period was coming lol. No but seriously, I was so certain I was getting my period I bought pads and tampons. My first two dc we go pregnant first try. Third time around every month I always symptom spotting after a few months the only month I thought we were definitely out (even told my dh we are out that month and next month we need to dtd more then once!)..we were pregnant!

Second time though I got very tired a week before my period was due. Also, had an 11 month old to look after though so that probably made me more tired!

paranoiamumma · 01/07/2019 15:37

My earliest sign for my last pregnancy was extreme tiredness , I could of fallen asleep on a clothes line.

happytobemrsg · 01/07/2019 15:39

DS1 I felt implantation- it was a pulling feeling near my belly button.

DS2 no signs at all until I missed my period

DennisSkinnersMolotov · 01/07/2019 16:13

Extreme tiredness for me also (my cycles can be anything from 19 to 29 days so no chance of guessing by periods really).

I was on my usual run and was so tired that my legs basically gave way and I fell over (cuts and bruises as I was legging it for the finish). Then I realised I was a bit later than normal. Positive digi test at 2-3 weeks the very next day - was a bit of a surprise after 4 years TTC number 2!

teenmum18 · 01/07/2019 16:16

Sore boobs are my first sign and eating constantly Blush

nicannie · 01/07/2019 16:25

Ok, I couldn't help myself. Help me out, what would you guys take from this? Bearing in mind my first day of last period was 4th June and I'm still 1 day away from a period?

Both photos are same tests, just at a different angle.

What was your earliest pregnancy sign?
What was your earliest pregnancy sign?
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Andersonx3 · 01/07/2019 16:27

The most painful boobs ever!! Taking a bra off felt like they were full of rocks and falling to the floor!

AnnieCat84 · 01/07/2019 16:28

Very tired and had symptoms of what I thought was a UTI! Kept getting up in the night to wee, felt rough and achey for quite a few days!

Your tests look positive to me...

Andersonx3 · 01/07/2019 16:29

Just saw the pictures - they look positive to me!! Clear blue digital are known for being unreliable, especially early on.

Congratulations!!

nicannie · 01/07/2019 16:31

Thank you guys, I'm feeling so much more positive after hearing you guys responses. I've genuinely felt like I've known for a week - how is that even possible? I've never had a BFP before so this is pretty exciting, won't get too excited until a week or so and I've taken another?!

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NorthEndGal · 01/07/2019 16:32

First pregnancy it was sore boobs, second pregnancy it was fainting. I had no idea it was a symptom, but it was one of the first questions I was asked when I came round.
I got a test that day and found out I was duffered.

aliensprig · 01/07/2019 16:36

My boobs swelled up and were agonisingly painful! 14 weeks and still excruciating D: congratulations on your positive tests!! I did five just to make sure...

nicannie · 01/07/2019 16:40

Did u do all five at the same time ?? I'm convinced to to try another first response tomorrow morning or whatever to see what happens. The fact of not knowing

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troppibambini · 01/07/2019 16:54

Veins on my boobs and absolutely exhausted.
Your tests look positive to me.

thesunwillout · 01/07/2019 17:02

I desperately wanted to eat fresh salad stuff.

Maranello4 · 01/07/2019 17:15

No symptoms other than a missed period. Tested positive on day 36 on my cycle.

Dollywilde · 01/07/2019 17:34

Ooh congrats OP! Thanks so much for starting this thread - was due yesterday/today and no AF yet so am going to test tomorrow morning, trying not to get my hopes up...

nicannie · 01/07/2019 18:09

@Dollywilde so we are basically on the similar timings! Fingers crossed for you tomorrow - please update me. I think I'll wait until end of the week for another test just to be sure, as I'm due tomorrow and I'm trying not to get my hopes up

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Dweebette · 01/07/2019 18:17

Insanely tired and a lot of very mild nausea (never actually sick just didn't feel right). Plus digestive issues (constipation and heart burn). I'm only 6+6 now and these started around 4+3

FrangipaniBlue · 01/07/2019 18:33

Sore boobs when I took my bra off and my toenails went brittle, just split when I tried to clip them.

Dollywilde · 01/07/2019 18:38

@nicannie will do but think you can be tentatively excited, that frer looked like a goer to me! I got excited and tested Saturday am but got a bfn (admittedly on a blue dye tho)

Symptoms for me are slight bloating and being a bit more tired than normal but everything is ‘explainable’... main one is that I’m convinced my cervix is feeling high and soft considering I’m due on but I’m not great at calling that. Boobs also v tender but that’s an AF symptom for me so who knows. Sorry to hijack your thread but I reckon you’ve got your bfp, digitals are meant to be not very sensitive from memory?

piperk · 01/07/2019 18:46

Headaches and sore boobs!