Symptoms - Week of 4/1

maureenmce

Hey December ladies! Let's start our first weekly symptoms thread! Hope symptoms are not *too* terribly bad just yet! Here's where you can post about you feel and also ask any symptoms related questions. Feel free to add to this thread as much as you want throughout the week. There will be a new one next Sunday.

1. How far along are you?

2. How are you feeling?

maureenmce

1. 4 weeks and 2 days!

2. So early still, but symptoms are coming on a bit stronger, earlier than other pregnancies. Mainly, so far, sore boobs, FATIGUE (I took two naps yesterday) and waves of nausea. Luckily, the nausea is just small waves so far, but while cooking eggs this morning I definitely had the feeling I won't be able to keep cooking/eating them for many more days. Hoping real morning sickness stays away at least until week 5! I had to deal with it from week 6-14 with my daughter and that felt like an eternity.

kristah2

1. 5 weeks today 
2. I’m tired and SO hungry. Like can’t stop eating. Getting some round ligament pain and my hips are aching already. 

PensiveCrayon

1. How far along are you? 3w4d

2. How are you feeling? Juuuust fine. Not pregnant. Which is pretty much how I felt last time, so I’m not super worried. I am still having a little bit of brown spotting but it’s nothing severe so I’m just calling it implantation bleeding. I’m tired, but we’re also starting a week of travel and I have a 14-month-old

sunnysunsun

1. 4 weeks

2. I’m beyond exhausted and can hardly eat because I hardly have an appetite. When I’m actually ready to eat it is when I’m beyond hungry into the hangry. I’m also having these shocks of pain which I’m assuming RLP, but I thought that was too early. 

kristah2

@Mazinator definitely not too early for RLP. I’ve been having it the last few days. 

Activebaby

1. I’m 4 and 2 - per lmp
2. I’m doing well. After the scant spoting this past week, not really any symptoms, until I was throwing up an hour ago before my run. Now I feel fine again. 

mittenlove86

1. How far along are you? 4+3

2. How are you feeling? Pretty normal for the most part. I guess a little fatigue though considering I slept 9 hours last night and then took a 2 hour nap this afternoon

maureenmce

@Mazinator I totally hear you on the no appetite until it's too late and you're HANGRY thing. That's been me all day. I definitely waited way too long to have lunch (because I had no hunger cues) and then realized I was *starving* and was completely furious about it (even though it was my own fault for waiting too long.)

Related to that, I forgot to mention my main symptom is basically being a complete bitch. I mean, I am IRRITABLE. Like I walked in the door and my husband was holding a bag of cat litter (he had just cleaned the litter box) and I was like you need to freakin get that out of my sight immediately, light a candle, open a window and give me a minute. And then he made the mistake of saying the smell wasn't that bad and I immediately roared "You are not the one who is pregnant and can smell anything from three blocks away!" So...he threw it out immediately, lit a candle, opened a window and now is enjoying a peaceful workout away from me, lol.

texas_t

1. 5 weeks today

2. Lack of appetite, constipation for a couple of days/diarrhea the next, I am feeling a bit more tired than normal, and my back is hurting.

celette482

1. 4 weeks 6 days
2. No appetite and then, with no warning, HUNGRY. So tired, back and RL pain. Occasional wave of nausea/ gagging when brushing my teeth or smelling things. I am taking my prenatals at night, and that seems to be helping compared to first pregnancy 

littlewhitecottage

1. How far along are you? 4w 4d

2. How are you feeling? Overall fine. A little tired. Random pinching feelings which freak me out. Random tiny waves of nausea. Not hungry at all and then famished. Irritable. But overall fine. Lol

ALM2016

1. How far along are you? 4 weeks 6 days. 

2. How are you feeling? Very tired, but fine. I forgot about the flipping RLP, I spazzed out earlier when I had it on my left side, thought my appendix was rupturing, then remembered that's not even the where your appendix is, and wondered if I was qualified to raise a second child. I've also mighty morphed into an old person, I keep telling y husband to turn everything down.

binxybaby

1. 4 weeks, 5 days
2. Nothing too crazy so far. I find myself out of breath a lot and there's a dull ache (kind of like a stretching feeling at times) in my lower belly. I have had mild headaches the past couple days as well. No nausea or food aversion yet. Feeling okay, but definitely nervous since I'm a FTM. I had implantation bleeding/spotting for 4 days straight, which was kind of terrifying, but that's been done for a few days. Also, terrified that it's an ectopic pregnancy and the aches I feel are the baby being in the wrong place. Oh, and I had sore nips for a few days, but now it has graduated into sore breasts.

sunnysunsun

binxybaby said:

1. 4 weeks, 5 days
2. Nothing too crazy so far. I find myself out of breath a lot and there's a dull ache (kind of like a stretching feeling at times) in my lower belly. I have had mild headaches the past couple days as well. No nausea or food aversion yet. Feeling okay, but definitely nervous since I'm a FTM. I had implantation bleeding/spotting for 4 days straight, which was kind of terrifying, but that's been done for a few days. Also, terrified that it's an ectopic pregnancy and the aches I feel are the baby being in the wrong place. Oh, and I had sore nips for a few days, but now it has graduated into sore breasts.

I’m also feeling out of breath often and it is a weird feeling. I think to myself, why the heck am I huffing and puffing?! 

rlbradford1sttimer

@binxybaby I keep getting twinges on my left side and scared myself about the possibility of an ectopic! We just need to get those thoughts out of our head. I’m calling my Doc tomorrow so she can walk me off the cliff. I’m also a FTM so I think it’s natural for us to be afraid... of just about everything. my doc said all my numbers look great and just to call if I get sharp pains and spotting- so I’m sure it’s fine (I’m still going to annoy them anyway). 

rlbradford1sttimer

1. How far along are you?

I am 5 weeks, 1 (or 2) days.

2. How are you feeling?

Fine- no major symptoms or nausea except
lovely back pain and the occasional twinge on my left side. 

wackers87

4weeks 2 days.

Same as most everyone. I can't eat toast,which makes me sad. Sore breast...like really sorry and they get worse the longer I'm standing/wearing a bra. The scariest symptom is the cramping. It's not constant and it's usually when I have to use the bathroom but sometimes they're just there but it's almost more like pressure. Anyone else feel this. Should I worry. FTM with previous mc.

kuailanikaleo

4 weeks and one day

@maureenmce I thought it was just me that was feeling like a bitch today! My husband came home from his friends house and I snapped at him for leaving me stranded for five hours, granted I DID say yes that he could go when he asked, and I DID know about these plans for two weeks now. But still, he should know better. I cant be ALONE for five hours, is he crazy? Whos gonna feed me? Lol

Besides the crazy mood swings, Ive just felt....off. Not sure how to describe it, not quite queasy or vomitty, just off.  

amfasse

4 weeks 3 days

Pretty much just tired.. all of the time. Sore boobs but not too bad. Had some mild cramping yesterday. Other than those pretty much normal. DH says I was an emotional wreck with DD so I'm sure that'll kick in eventually, along with weird cravings and all the aches and pains. I've never had full MS, just slight nausea. Did have awful acid reflux with DD - heard that gets worse with subsequent pregnancies so yay! Something to look forward to I guess...

PensiveCrayon

@binxybaby While I’m not glad that you spotted for that long...I’m glad to hear I’m not alone. All this spotting is really getting to me.

YES to the mood swings/bitchiness. 

STM’s and beyond (if there are any...) how are your boobs handling the pregnancy? I remember with my first they were tender pretty much from the start, but this time around I’m not feeling much of anything. I still BF my son twice a day so maybe that’s part of it? And I was reading that they may hurt less after the first pregnancy because they’ve already been through that change once. 

kristah2

@PensiveCrayon my boobs are super sore and they felt full so i gave them a squeeze and milk came out.. keep in mind I stopped BF'ing in November.. so there's that. 

Activebaby

@PensiveCrayon my boobs my feel normal. I think they were somewhat sore for my first, and maybe later on for my second, but as of now they don’t feel different at all.

AGK2015

@PensiveCrayon we're also still nursing, and I haven't noticed any changes (size, sensitivity, or what have you) at all. 

maureenmce

@PensiveCrayon Re: breast tenderness, I think every pregnancy is just a bit different symptoms wise! I had almost no breast sensitivity with my first, but this time I've had it from very early on. I wouldn't worry about it, especially if you're still nursing.

As for me I am just SO TIRED today. And it's only Monday at 11 am. This week is going to be a challenge.

kadeephd

I'm 4 weeks 3 days (based on lmp) and so far I've mostly been tired, moody, and nauseous.  The nausea isn't all the time and some days are worse than others.  I've been very emotional and anxious, which I am sure is partially because this was an unplanned pregnancy.  I keep waking up at 4am and not being able to fall back asleep.  That is not too far outside the norm for me, but I think it's hitting me harder than usual.  I also have to pee a lot.

hkom

1. 4 weeks 6 days

2. Nothing too crazy yet.  Frequent pinching/stretching feelings in my lower abdomen but nothing constant or really even painful.  Just feels strange mostly.  

I've been tired but I've been depriving myself of naps and I've slept better at night over the past week or two than I I think I ever have.  Going to enjoy that while it lasts

ccccaaatt

1. 4 weeks ish
2. I felt nauseous the other day at breakfast and the car ride home but nothing since. Some boob soreness then but not much since. I am waiting for the rest to hit me. FTM is no idea what my body is going to do!

temmetime

1. How far along are you? 5+2

2. How are you feeling? Very normal so far. I feel tired, but I have a 15 month old & Easter weekend was crazy busy.

binxybaby

I'm going to really regret saying this, but I want more symptoms so I actually feel like I'm pregnant!!

littlewhitecottage

@binxybaby Yup. I know I’ll take that back once the bad nausea hits. But give it to me. Lol

hkom

@binxybaby Yes!!  I still feel like I am imagining the whole thing! 

mch195

5W2D Made the mistake of eating a peanut butter Easter egg. I have had intense heartburn for last 7 hours. NEVER again. 

wackers87

@mch195 I feel you I had one yesterday, no heart burn but nauseous as all get up any they are my favorite 

britt-mars

1. 5 weeks, 1 day

2. Feeling very tired, heartburn, hunger pains but not really hungry, cramping, constipation and sore boobs. I've had a very high heart rate the last week. Normal resting heart rate is around 62 bmp and it's been averaging 86 to 92 bmp resting. This one is new to me. This is my 4th pregnancy (2 losses, 1 rainbow) and Ive never experienced this. Anyone else experience this?

westcoastfoodie

1. 5 Weeks today

2. Fatigue, heartburn, constipation, RLP and a couple of waves of nausea. And I have been RAVENOUS for the past week or so. 

cmcintos

5 weeks.

at this point, I’m not sure which are pregnancy related symptoms, and which are just normal “almost 36” year old pains. 

I tried to organize some closets on the weekend, and did a lot of physical bending and lifting, so I’m super sore and achy. But that’s usually pretty normal. Feeling tied, also pretty normal for me. Nauseous when I’m hungry, can be normal for me. So overall, maybe just slightly more then normal?!? Haha. Oh and heightened smell........

kristah2

I fell asleep 8:45 last night. so clearly the fatigue is the real deal. 

PensiveCrayon

@britt-mars Elevated RHR was what got me thinking I might be KU before I even got my BFP! Back when I was pregnant with my son I was doing some heart rate training and suddenly I couldn’t get my heart rate back to the low end of the zone I was trying to stay in, not even with slow walking. I got my BFP a few days later. 

So I’d say it’s a good sign, hopefully! You can find plenty of women with similar stories if you google “Fitbit BFP”. 

gracie4400

1. How far along are you? 4w6d

2. How are you feeling? Like a beached whale. I am sooooo bloated. I'm also sore in the abdomen and lower back, RLP I'm assuming. All in all I'm feeling ok and just trying to enjoy food before the aversions and MS kick in! 

britt-mars

@PensiveCrayon That's crazy! I don't remember any other pregnancy having a higher heart rate. Doc said it's totally normal, just caught me off guard. Thank you for the imput! Just got blood work back today and hcg levels are over 3500 so we're making progress!