Symptoms: not to many. Exhausted to the point where I go to sleep before my 18 mo. Slight indigestion when I eat certain foods. Some mild cramping occasionally and gas like never before! Other than that, nada.
Rants/Raves/Questions: I'm trying to stay positive and trust that there is nothing wrong but with so few symptoms at this point I'm getting a little nervous. I can't remember when my boobs started hurting with DS but I know they killed! I don't have my first appt until 4/18 and that feels so far away. For now I'm just going to keep reminding myself that everyday I'm one step closer to seeing my baby.
**TMI Question** Is anyone else having yellow CM???? It's not dark yellow like egg yolk or anything. It's basically like regular "creamy" CM with a slightly yellow tint. I never had this while charting for TTC, and it showed up right after I got my BFP... and I still have it.
Progress (week/day): 5+3
Symptoms: No period, and super positive HPT. And the yellowish CM? That's pretty much it. I had to POAS again today just to make sure! I tested with a couple hour hold after I got home from work, and the test line turned positive even before it got to the control window. Whew!
Still waiting for traditional symptoms to show up. My skin is freaking out. I guess that's a symptom? My face skin is super sensitive, and I think I got a rash from a new face wash I got. I have flakes and teeny bumps on all of the skin surrounding my mouth. And it's red. Thank god for make-up. My eczema is also freaking out.
Rants/Raves/Questions: Anyone else have eczema flare up after BFP? If so, how are you treating it and is it working?
@MissAmeliaPondMy eczema is out of control right now! It used to get bad just when I was stressed and now my whole arm is a disaster all the time. Aveeno has an eczema care lotion that's great! Super safe as it's just lotion but take the itchy and redness away. I highly suggest it!!
Symptoms: Boobs are really sore, I feel like I am showing because I am bloated. I keep looking down like it can't be possibly right?!?! This is my second pregnancy and I know you show sooner but I am hoping not this soon. I need to hold off till 13 weeks LOL we aren't telling anyone till my daughters birthday party May 14 I will be about 13 1/2 weeks by then. So I am hoping no one notices UGH. Sometimes I am nauseous and all of a sudden I am feeling tired this week. Trying to walk in the evenings to help and maintain my weight for now.
Rants/Raves/Questions: My first apt isn't till April 7th (8W 2D) I feel like that is SOO far away. Do not want to gain 50 lbs like I did with my first child. Trying to watch what I eat and stay active but sometimes life gets in the way of that.
@allisong123 I don't have sore boobs at all, but my nipples are really sensitive too! They really only hurt when I pinch them(to check and see if they hurt, lol)! After hearing all the complaints about sore boobs I'm ok that I don't have that symptom!
5W2D today, feeling very slightly nauseous this morning but craving a salad for lunch. For some reason salad sounds AMAZING to me right now. Otherwise very tired but I woke up with a bit of a head cold so may be related to that.
Symptoms: boobs sore/big, still rare on/off cramping, hunger, needing a nap mid-day, impressive bloat bump and I've already gained a few pounds, ***TMI*** but no more spotting or brown-tinged CM.
Rants/Raves/Questions: Rant // My internet cheapie at 22dpo today was definitely darker than at 16dpo but still not as dark as I thought it should be. It's not a Wondfo and after searching for reviews it looks like there isn't a single dark result on this cheapie anywhere online. FRER is definitely more blazing and both popped clear + before hitting the control line. So it's probably totally normal and I should stop POAS & reading into HPTs. Just to satisfy my own POAS curiosity I also used a LH strip this morning. Definitely +. Rave // I'm definitely savoring my one tiny morning cup of coffee A LOT.
me . late 30's | h . early 40's | < 3 . 2013
*siggy warning*
ttc#1 . jul 2015
mmc . mar 2016
dx PCOS (non-IR) / subclinical hypothyroidism . summer 2016
tx metformin, levothyroxine, LP progesterone, femara + trigger + ti . fall/winter 2016 BFP . jan 2017 DD . oct 2017
ntnp #2 . summer 2018 mmc x2 . sep 2018 & may 2019 RE workup, dx MTHFR mutation, ultimately unexplained . summer 2019 surprise BFP . aug 2019 DS . may 2020
dx Hashimoto's 2023 ttc #3 . feb 2023 mmc . apr 2023 mmc x3 . mar/jul/aug 2024 dx elevated nk cells tx ovasitol, levothyroxine, baby aspirin, LP progesterone, lovenox, prednisone, femara + ti . jan 2025 BFP . mar 2025
Symptoms: boobs sore/big, still rare on/off cramping, hunger, needing a nap mid-day, impressive bloat bump and I've already gained a few pounds, ***TMI*** but no more spotting or brown-tinged CM.
Rants/Raves/Questions: Rant // My internet cheapie at 22dpo today was definitely darker than at 16dpo but still not as dark as I thought it should be. It's not a Wondfo and after searching for reviews it looks like there isn't a single dark result on this cheapie anywhere online. FRER is definitely more blazing and both popped clear + before hitting the control line. So it's probably totally normal and I should stop POAS & reading into HPTs. Just to satisfy my own POAS curiosity I also used a LH strip this morning. Definitely +. Rave // I'm definitely savoring my one tiny morning cup of coffee A LOT.
I made the mistake of POAS (some internet cheapie) last weekend and it wasn't super dark and I got all worried. I am 7 weeks along today and I'm sure I'm fine. I also peed on an LH strip and it was super positive. Anyways, I figure that I will just wait til my appointment on the 30th and hope for the best.
@virginiaham I had some ICs that were not Wondfos that were still squinters when I was getting blazing positives on other tests. They were garbage. If it hadn't been for the FRER and CBE tests, I would have thought they were evap lines, they were that faint. I got some real Wondfos and they are super dark now.
@Allisong124 last time I was pregnant my boobs themselves were never sore, but my nipples felt like they were on fire. I had to wear a padded shorts bra to keep them from brushing against things (even the shirt I was wearing). They also grew, but my boobs didn't
Me: 29, DH: 29 Married 9/27/14 TTC #1 since 8/15/15 BFP: 1/2/16, EDD 9/13/16 - MMC 2/10/16 BFP: 3/17, EDD 11/23/16 November 2016 April Siggy Challenge - April Showers
7W 4D My boobs are not as much sore as they are just heavy and feel full. I know they are not full of anything yet but it used to be that if you touched them they were squishy and now they are hard and just "full" feeling. My back aches SOOO bad, all over. From shoulders to my lower back and I dont know how to rest it and make the pain go away. I have noticed myself being more tired earlier into the evening, but still not being able to sleep through the night. I used to wake up periodically because I had to pee but now I just wake up because I'm uncomfortable I think. Feeling really anxious because I have my first sonogram appointment on the 29th and I just want it to come already. I am so anxious about getting out of my first trimester with everything going over smoothly and not miscarrying. It is my biggest fear that I am going to go for my appointment and they won't find anything, anyone have that happen to them? I'm not sure if I am mentally ready to handle that news yet.
Side note: I have had a lot of gooey and dark colored discharge in the past couple days. I know that it is normal to have more discharge during pregnancy but is the color and smell supposed to be enhanced as well? Its just seems unnatural and I want to make sure nothing is wrong.
Symptoms: I am sooo tired this week. I actually fell asleep at my desk this morning. And holy bloat!! I've never felt this bloated in my life. Not even with DD. I have nausea that comes and goes and I'm waiting for it to kick into high gear anytime soon. With DD I was sick nearly my entire pregnancy and it wasn't just morning sickness but all day sickness. Not looking forward to that again.
Rants/Raves/Questions: anyone have any tips on resisting the urge to tell everyone you are pregnant? DH and I really want to wait until after our first appointment/ultrasound which isn't for another 5 weeks. Not sure if I can contain my excitement for that long.
@heyboohey I also have been freezing!! Like shivering every night. I had my thyroid levels tested bc at my last appt they were just under the max that they want you at for first trimester-2.5. Sure enough they were up to 3.4, so my Dr started me in Synthroid. Definitely mention it to your doctor.
@ash111916 I'm with you on the crying because I have no symptoms. I woke up bawling yesterday because I felt more pregnant at 3 weeks 5 days than I do today at 5 weeks, 5 days. My last pregnancy at this point, I was fatigued, had sore swollen breasts, and was starting to feel nauseous. I finally called my doctor who is having me in for bloodwork and an u/s tomorrow. I know it can be normal to have symptoms come and go, so hopefully I'm just overreacting.
My nipples are extremely sore to the point that I'm considering getting a sports bra to sleep in. Anything brushing up against them, including the bed sheet is excruciating. Like some others, my boobs themselves feel just fine. They feel slightly larger or heavier but they don't hurt.
I haven't been as queasy this week. Two weeks ago was a lot worse, although I never actually vomited.
I'm hungry a lot but managing that with smaller meals and snacks in between. I never used to be a breakfast person. I've been trying to include lots of protein in hopes that I stay fuller for longer.
The exhaustion is still bad and it doesn't help that I need to pee 2-3 times a night. I've been having afternoon naps nearly every day since I got my positive.
@HeyBooHey - I'm so glad you mentioned feeling cold because I feel like I've been colder than usually recently also! But then I also have random hot flashes. Hormones are awesome.
I'm 7 weeks today and the dreams have been crazy. Last night I dreamt I was in labor - isn't it a little early for the stress dreams?!?
6 weeks 2 days. Felt bloated all last week but this week just shortness of breath and nausea. I'm also super hot at night. I think I must have blocked all symptoms of my first pregnancy out. I only remember nausea and not until 8 weeks or so.
@squish143 the symptoms will come, don't worry. Remember that before we became so advanced with our home pregnancy tests, women didn't even know as early as you know now. A lot of the things you read about "early symptoms" are actually describing how I feel now at 8 weeks. I felt nothing at first.
@MissAmeliaPond Yeah, I have that CM off and on. I asked my nurse about it over the phone and she didn't seem concerned but asked if I have any burning with urination, itching, odor or feeling like I have to pee but not much comes out. Basically asking if I have a UTI or yeast infection. I didn't have any of the other symptoms so I just figured yellowish CM is a symptom of pregnancy.
@babybillek See above ^ do you have any other symptoms with the strong odor? Could be an infection, could be nothing. Same with the dark color, I know I've had brown spotting throughout these first 8 weeks, but I haven't had an ultrasound yet so I can't say for sure what's causing it. I'd say if you're worried about it, call your doctor and ask them what they think. I know mine are really great about answering any question I have!
A few days ago, I was saying my morning sickness was going away, and now I'm puking and dry heaving. I had to pull my car over on the way home from work yesterday to puke.
Gross warning: Does anyone else just puke saliva? I'm counting myself lucky that that's all it is, but it's still gross and unpleasant.
Me: 29, DH: 31 Married: October 2014 Began TTC: April 2015 BFP #1: 9/18/15. EDD 5/18/16. MC 10/26/15. (9w) BFP #2: 2/27/16. EDD 11/7/16. MC/D&E 4/20/16 (11w) BFP #3: 9/22/16. EDD 5/29/17. DS born 4/24/17 BFP #4: 5/20/18. EDD 1/23/19.
Symptoms: Boobs are sore but aren't unbearable yet like they were with DS. I'm tired and having been napping and I hardly ever nap. I've noticed some cramping, shortness of breath and I'm definitely bloated. I've also been using the bathroom more and having trouble sleeping. Just waiting for the nausea to come.
Rants: I'm very anxious since its so early. Especially when I have cramps (that feel more like round ligament pain). I'll feel less paranoid of having a MC once MS kicks in. And I'm just so excited to be pregnant!
I'm 8weeks 1 day I am soooooo tired!! I feel bad for my two boys cause I am a bum today!! I'm also on shift work so that doesn't help things. Lower back aches today and I'm nauseous. 32 weeks left lol!!!
Morning sickness full force started at 6 weeks, 3 days. Almost nothing until then except mild nausea starting at about 6 weeks, 0 days. I'm puking and dry-heaving in the morning, and then feeling nauseated and not wanting any food all day (forcing myself to find things that sound good). I've instituted my 'cream of wheat before bed' at 6 weeks, 4 days . So necessary!!
I've been feeling nauseous and exhausted pretty much all day every day for about 2 weeks now. Today, I feel awesome, and rather than enjoying it, it's making me nervous! I know it's probably nothing to worry about, but it's just weird to feel consistently awful for such an extended period of time, and then suddenly feel 100% normal like this...
**TW**
Me: 35 | H: 40 Married Sept. 2013 DS1: Nov 11, 2016 MMC: 11/16/18 (9w6d) CP: 2/3/19 (5w3d) BFP! 8/24/19 DS2: May 10, 2020
So exhausted. I am 6 weeks tomorrow so based on the replies above I am just waiting for that ms to hit me. Also bad bloating/constipation last night and couldn't figure out if it was a symptom of pregnancy or celiac disease. Or maybe it was the obsessive eating.
@kns1988 yep, I've been puking the just saliva, especially in the mornings. It's the worst, especially when it's accompanied by dry heaving. I know this sounds revolting, but I'd much rather just puke up food.
I'm 8 weeks and I'm so sick! I have thrown up every day. I feel like I'm failing my 2 year old. I was sick with him but not like this. I'm looking forward to the 2nd trimester.
I'm 8 weeks and I'm so sick! I have thrown up every day. I feel like I'm failing my 2 year old. I was sick with him but not like this. I'm looking forward to the 2nd trimester.
Have you asked your doc about HG? Maybe they can get you some medicine to help.
Re: Symptoms Check-In 3/21
Symptoms: not to many. Exhausted to the point where I go to sleep before my 18 mo. Slight indigestion when I eat certain foods. Some mild cramping occasionally and gas like never before! Other than that, nada.
Rants/Raves/Questions: I'm trying to stay positive and trust that there is nothing wrong but with so few symptoms at this point I'm getting a little nervous. I can't remember when my boobs started hurting with DS but I know they killed! I don't have my first appt until 4/18 and that feels so far away. For now I'm just going to keep reminding myself that everyday I'm one step closer to seeing my baby.
Aveeno has an eczema care lotion that's great! Super safe as it's just lotion but take the itchy and redness away. I highly suggest it!!
Progress (week/day): 6W 1D
Symptoms: Boobs are really sore, I feel like I am showing because I am bloated. I keep looking down like it can't be possibly right?!?! This is my second pregnancy and I know you show sooner but I am hoping not this soon. I need to hold off till 13 weeks LOL we aren't telling anyone till my daughters birthday party May 14 I will be about 13 1/2 weeks by then. So I am hoping no one notices UGH. Sometimes I am nauseous and all of a sudden I am feeling tired this week. Trying to walk in the evenings to help and maintain my weight for now.
Rants/Raves/Questions: My first apt isn't till April 7th (8W 2D) I feel like that is SOO far away. Do not want to gain 50 lbs like I did with my first child. Trying to watch what I eat and stay active but sometimes life gets in the way of that.
Progress (week/day): 5+1
Symptoms: boobs sore/big, still rare on/off cramping, hunger, needing a nap mid-day, impressive bloat bump and I've already gained a few pounds, ***TMI*** but no more spotting or brown-tinged CM.
Rants/Raves/Questions: Rant // My internet cheapie at 22dpo today was definitely darker than at 16dpo but still not as dark as I thought it should be. It's not a Wondfo and after searching for reviews it looks like there isn't a single dark result on this cheapie anywhere online. FRER is definitely more blazing and both popped clear + before hitting the control line. So it's probably totally normal and I should stop POAS & reading into HPTs. Just to satisfy my own POAS curiosity I also used a LH strip this morning. Definitely +. Rave // I'm definitely savoring my one tiny morning cup of coffee A LOT.
*siggy warning*
mmc . mar 2016
dx PCOS (non-IR) / subclinical hypothyroidism . summer 2016
tx metformin, levothyroxine, LP progesterone, femara + trigger + ti . fall/winter 2016
BFP . jan 2017
DD . oct 2017
ntnp #2 . summer 2018
mmc x2 . sep 2018 & may 2019
RE workup, dx MTHFR mutation, ultimately unexplained . summer 2019
surprise BFP . aug 2019
DS . may 2020
dx Hashimoto's 2023
ttc #3 . feb 2023
mmc . apr 2023
mmc x3 . mar/jul/aug 2024
dx elevated nk cells
tx ovasitol, levothyroxine, baby aspirin, LP progesterone, lovenox, prednisone, femara + ti . jan 2025
BFP . mar 2025
DD: 8/20/14; DS: 11/13/16; DD: 5/3/19; DD: 8/31/21; Baby #5 (team green) due 3/24/24
I got some real Wondfos and they are super dark now.
Married 9/27/14
TTC #1 since 8/15/15
BFP: 1/2/16, EDD 9/13/16 - MMC 2/10/16
BFP: 3/17, EDD 11/23/16
November 2016 April Siggy Challenge - April Showers
My boobs are not as much sore as they are just heavy and feel full. I know they are not full of anything yet but it used to be that if you touched them they were squishy and now they are hard and just "full" feeling. My back aches SOOO bad, all over. From shoulders to my lower back and I dont know how to rest it and make the pain go away. I have noticed myself being more tired earlier into the evening, but still not being able to sleep through the night. I used to wake up periodically because I had to pee but now I just wake up because I'm uncomfortable I think.
Feeling really anxious because I have my first sonogram appointment on the 29th and I just want it to come already. I am so anxious about getting out of my first trimester with everything going over smoothly and not miscarrying. It is my biggest fear that I am going to go for my appointment and they won't find anything, anyone have that happen to them? I'm not sure if I am mentally ready to handle that news yet.
Side note: I have had a lot of gooey and dark colored discharge in the past couple days. I know that it is normal to have more discharge during pregnancy but is the color and smell supposed to be enhanced as well? Its just seems unnatural and I want to make sure nothing is wrong.
Symptoms: I am sooo tired this week. I actually fell asleep at my desk this morning. And holy bloat!! I've never felt this bloated in my life. Not even with DD. I have nausea that comes and goes and I'm waiting for it to kick into high gear anytime soon. With DD I was sick nearly my entire pregnancy and it wasn't just morning sickness but all day sickness. Not looking forward to that again.
Rants/Raves/Questions: anyone have any tips on resisting the urge to tell everyone you are pregnant? DH and I really want to wait until after our first appointment/ultrasound which isn't for another 5 weeks. Not sure if I can contain my excitement for that long.
@ash111916 I'm with you on the crying because I have no symptoms. I woke up bawling yesterday because I felt more pregnant at 3 weeks 5 days than I do today at 5 weeks, 5 days. My last pregnancy at this point, I was fatigued, had sore swollen breasts, and was starting to feel nauseous. I finally called my doctor who is having me in for bloodwork and an u/s tomorrow. I know it can be normal to have symptoms come and go, so hopefully I'm just overreacting.
My nipples are extremely sore to the point that I'm considering getting a sports bra to sleep in. Anything brushing up against them, including the bed sheet is excruciating. Like some others, my boobs themselves feel just fine. They feel slightly larger or heavier but they don't hurt.
I haven't been as queasy this week. Two weeks ago was a lot worse, although I never actually vomited.
I'm hungry a lot but managing that with smaller meals and snacks in between. I never used to be a breakfast person. I've been trying to include lots of protein in hopes that I stay fuller for longer.
The exhaustion is still bad and it doesn't help that I need to pee 2-3 times a night. I've been having afternoon naps nearly every day since I got my positive.
I'm 7 weeks today and the dreams have been crazy. Last night I dreamt I was in labor - isn't it a little early for the stress dreams?!?
Felt bloated all last week but this week just shortness of breath and nausea. I'm also super hot at night.
I think I must have blocked all symptoms of my first pregnancy out. I only remember nausea and not until 8 weeks or so.
@babybillek See above ^ do you have any other symptoms with the strong odor? Could be an infection, could be nothing. Same with the dark color, I know I've had brown spotting throughout these first 8 weeks, but I haven't had an ultrasound yet so I can't say for sure what's causing it. I'd say if you're worried about it, call your doctor and ask them what they think. I know mine are really great about answering any question I have!
Gross warning: Does anyone else just puke saliva? I'm counting myself lucky that that's all it is, but it's still gross and unpleasant.
Married: October 2014
Began TTC: April 2015
BFP #1: 9/18/15. EDD 5/18/16. MC 10/26/15. (9w)
BFP #2: 2/27/16. EDD 11/7/16. MC/D&E 4/20/16 (11w)
BFP #3: 9/22/16. EDD 5/29/17. DS born 4/24/17
BFP #4: 5/20/18. EDD 1/23/19.
Symptoms: Boobs are sore but aren't unbearable yet like they were with DS. I'm tired and having been napping and I hardly ever nap. I've noticed some cramping, shortness of breath and I'm definitely bloated. I've also been using the bathroom more and having trouble sleeping. Just waiting for the nausea to come.
Rants: I'm very anxious since its so early. Especially when I have cramps (that feel more like round ligament pain). I'll feel less paranoid of having a MC once MS kicks in. And I'm just so excited to be pregnant!
I am soooooo tired!! I feel bad for my two boys cause I am a bum today!! I'm also on shift work so that doesn't help things. Lower back aches today and I'm nauseous. 32 weeks left lol!!!
Married Sept. 2013
DS1: Nov 11, 2016
MMC: 11/16/18 (9w6d)
CP: 2/3/19 (5w3d)
BFP! 8/24/19
DS2: May 10, 2020
- BFP: 3/10/16 — Baby Girl born 11/20/16
TTC#2 April 2019- BFP: 3/10/16 — Baby Girl born 11/20/16
TTC#2 April 2019