very early signs of pregnancy

[basilica]

Hey ladies wondering if its normal to feel basically premenstrual and be pregnant? Am 41 and trying for a second child and have felt much more premenstrual than usual this month, with a kind of heavy bloated feeling and lower backache on one side for several days now, but period not due for another 10 days. Oh and feeling exhausted (tho having an 18 month old does that of course!) Anyone felt anything similar?

Can´t remember how I felt when expecting my first except I had weird shooting pains in my legs before I tested. Thanks

Those all sound like pretty normal symptoms in early pregnancy. It's a crazy time for your hormones and many of the symptoms are similar to those brought on by the menstral cycle.
I hope they calm down for you soon and that it all results in a successful pregnancy!

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I felt premenstual for well over a week before I got a positive test result. The night before I took the test I was convinced my period was going to be here any minute - had cramps and leg ache etc.

Good luck!

For me it is the weeing all the time! When I am in early stages of pregnancy, I am constantly going for a wee, and have very tender, large boobs.

only just seen all the messages and feels really nice to get the support, so thanks to you all. still feel premenstrual and so damn tired but by now AF due in 2 days so would be normal. Will test on monday, fingers crossed

Let us know how you get on. The wait is a pain.

AF was due on monday but hadn´t appeared (tho recently cycle has been irregular), so tested and got a negative. Then during the day felt more and more periody and finally came on today, though much darker and more painful than usual, although I don´t feel as depressed as a I did y´day. Still, feel pretty stupid for being so convinced at a certain point that I was PG. If anyone knows of any way of getting through the second half of the month without any expectations, please shout! Thanks for support girls, ;)

I had enhanced PMT... the complete inability to be polite to anyone, sobbing at anything and everything and really sore boobies. Also felt like I was going to start my period any moment and had an achey tummy. It all died down at around soon after my BFP at 5 weeks though and I've not had a symptom since. I'm almost 21 weeks! Good luck! )